This week, Philadelphia Eagles starting right tackle Lane Johnson revealed that he was postponing surgery to repair a core muscle injury in order to return to the lineup for the team’s playoff run. It was an extremely unselfish move, and it sounds like Johnson has earned the respect of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Following Saturday night’s win over the New York Giants, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was asked about Johnson’s decision not to get surgery and to play through the injury that kept him out for the final two weeks of the regular season, and Hurts offered plenty of praise.
“He’s a warrior,” Hurts said of Johnson according to Pro Football Talk. “He’s a true warrior and a very important piece of this team. He’s been doing great things for a very long time, and I’m very grateful to have him. We’re grateful to have him and I’m happy that he’s kind of coming out of this thing clean.”
Lane Johnson and the entire Eagles offensive line was absolutely dominant in the team’s win over the Giants on Saturday night and have been the strength of the team the entire season. Getting Johnson back in the lineup was absolutely massive for the team as they continue to make their postseason run.
