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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Analyst points to an Eagles X-factor that no one saw coming
One of ESPN's best recently named the Eagles' biggest X-factor, and it's a name that few saw coming. They've long been viewed as the NFL's top offensive line, and for good reason. We've seen the Philadelphia Eagles trade one Pro Football Hall of Fame talent for another. Jeff Stoutland is the maestro and a great teacher. Since joining Philadelphia as part of Chip Kelly's staff, we've seen Coach Stoutland turn great players into Pro Bowlers (Brandon Brooks). We saw him turn a Pro Bowler into a surefire Hall of Famer (Jason Peters). Then, he did it again (Jason Kelce). Two Eagles are mentioned in tandem as the Eagles' biggest X-factor Lane Johnson's place in Canton, Ohio, is all but assured. He's the elder statesman on the Philadelphia offensive line now. With him are a perennial Pro Bowler (Landon Dickerson) and another in the making (Cam Jurgens). Jordan Mailata recently made his debut on the NFL's Top 100 Players list, a ranking constructed annually by the votes of players. He's the first Eagle mentioned this time around, and he lands at 69. ESPN recently ranked the best projected starting lineups. The Ravens claimed the top spot. The Eagles land right behind them at number two. The tandem of Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata is named as their biggest strength. There's no surprise there. They've received praise all offseason, and deservedly so. Their biggest X-factors are Tyler Steen and/or Kenyon Green. Kelee Ringo is named as the nonstarter to know. Seth Walder was among the heavyweights who offered an assist. Here's some of his take on Steen and Green. "Last year's offensive line reclamation project, Mekhi Becton, left in free agency (yielding a projected fifth-round compensatory pick for the Eagles in 2026, per But questions remain. Who will fill his void at right guard? Can offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland continue to work his magic? If the answer to the latter question is "yes," then Philadelphia should have a stout line across the board yet again." Steen again hopes to win a starting job at right guard. He lost that job to Jurgens in 2023 and Becton in 2024. He won't be given anything this time around either, but if he accomplishes his goal and cracks the starting lineup, he can be special along Philadelphia's offensive front. He has the right teammates and the right teacher. The sky could be the limit in 2025.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Reports: Packers sign OT Zach Tom to $88 million extension
July 22 - The Green Bay Packers signed right tackle Zach Tom to a four-year, $88 million extension on Monday, according to several reports. The contract reportedly includes a signing bonus worth $30.2 million, the largest ever for an offensive lineman in the NFL. Tom was drafted in the fourth round by the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft and has started all 17 games in each of the last two seasons for Green Bay. The 26-year-old Tom finished third in All-Pro voting among right tackles last season, behind Detroit's Penei Sewell and Philadelphia's Lane Johnson. The Packers are scheduled to report for training camp on Tuesday. --Field Level Media
CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Philadelphia Eagles' Lane Johnson selected the NFL's No. 1 offensive tackle by the AP
Lane Johnson didn't allow a sack in 2024, anchoring one of the NFL's best offensive line units and helping the Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl. The six-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro was selected the No. 1 offensive tackle in a preseason survey by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Johnson, who plays right tackle, received three first-place votes and four thirds. Teammate Jordan Mailata, who plays the left side, also got three first-place votes. Penei Sewell and Trent Williams also received one first apiece. Mailata finished second and Tristan Wirfs came in third, followed by Sewell and Williams. Rashawn Slater, Laremy Tunsil and Dion Dawkins also received votes. Johnson has established himself as one of the greatest right tackles in NFL history since the Eagles selected him No. 4 overall in the 2013 draft. Johnson helped pave the way for Saquon Barkley's record-setting rushing season and protected Jalen Hurts. He's been a dominant force on the right side and a valuable team leader for Philadelphia. Mailata had never played American football before the Eagles drafted the Australian rugby star in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. Under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland's guidance, he's become one of the best in the game. A Pro Bowl snub in 2024, Mailata earned second-team All-Pro honors. He got one second-place vote, one third and one fifth to go with the three firsts. Wirfs, who switched from right tackle to left in 2023, became the first player selected an All-Pro at both tackle spots. He made it at right tackle in 2021 and earned the spot on the left side last year. Wirfs was the anchor of an offensive line that helped Tampa Bay finish fourth in rushing last season. He got five second-place votes, two thirds and one fifth. Sewell beat out Johnson for first-team All-Pro last season despite a down year as a pass blocker. He excelled as a run protector but allowed pressure on 4.7% of pass plays, per Pro Football Focus. Sewell, who moved from left tackle to the right side a few years ago, is a three-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro. He got two second-place votes, four fourths and one fifth along with the one first. Williams is coming off an injury-plagued season but remains one of the best left tackles in the NFL. He's an 11-time Pro Bowl pick and was an All-Pro three straight seasons before missing seven games last year. He received one third-place vote, two fourths and one fifth to go with his one first.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lane Johnson selected the NFL's No. 1 offensive tackle by the AP
Lane Johnson didn't allow a sack in 2024, anchoring one of the NFL's best offensive line units and helping the Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl. The six-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro was selected the No. 1 offensive tackle in a preseason survey by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Johnson, who plays right tackle, received three first-place votes and four thirds. Teammate Jordan Mailata, who plays the left side, also got three first-place votes. Penei Sewell and Trent Williams also received one first apiece. Mailata finished second and Tristan Wirfs came in third, followed by Sewell and Williams. Rashawn Slater, Laremy Tunsil and Dion Dawkins also received votes. 1. LANE JOHNSON, Philadelphia Eagles Johnson has established himself as one of the greatest right tackles in NFL history since the Eagles selected him No. 4 overall in the 2013 draft. Johnson helped pave the way for Saquon Barkley's record-setting rushing season and protected Jalen Hurts. He's been a dominant force on the right side and a valuable team leader for Philadelphia. 2. JORDAN MAILATA, Philadelphia Eagles Mailata had never played American football before the Eagles drafted the Australian rugby star in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. Under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland's guidance, he's become one of the best in the game. A Pro Bowl snub in 2024, Mailata earned second-team All-Pro honors. He got one second-place vote, one third and one fifth to go with the three firsts. 3. TRISTAN WIRFS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wirfs, who switched from right tackle to left in 2023, became the first player selected an All-Pro at both tackle spots. He made it at right tackle in 2021 and earned the spot on the left side last year. Wirfs was the anchor of an offensive line that helped Tampa Bay finish fourth in rushing last season. He got five second-place votes, two thirds and one fifth. 4. PENEI SEWELL, Detroit Lions Sewell beat out Johnson for first-team All-Pro last season despite a down year as a pass blocker. He excelled as a run protector but allowed pressure on 4.7% of pass plays, per Pro Football Focus. Sewell, who moved from left tackle to the right side a few years ago, is a three-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro. He got two second-place votes, four fourths and one fifth along with the one first. 5. TRENT WILLIAMS, San Francisco 49ers Williams is coming off an injury-plagued season but remains one of the best left tackles in the NFL. He's an 11-time Pro Bowl pick and was an All-Pro three straight seasons before missing seven games last year. He received one third-place vote, two fourths and one fifth to go with his one first. ___ AP NFL: Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press
Toronto Star
6 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Lane Johnson selected the NFL's No. 1 offensive tackle by the AP
Lane Johnson didn't allow a sack in 2024, anchoring one of the NFL's best offensive line units and helping the Philadelphia Eagles win their second Super Bowl. The six-time Pro Bowl pick and two-time All-Pro was selected the No. 1 offensive tackle in a preseason survey by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.
