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Lane Johnson Says He Expects To Start At Left-Tackle Again

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- While nothing is official, Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson told reporters on Thursday, that he expects to start at left-tackle for the second week in a row as Jason Peters continues to recover from a back injury.

"As far as I know I'm playing left [tackle]," Johnson said via NJ.com. "I feel a lot more comfortable this week. Rather than only going off three days of practice. I'm only going to get better and better. I'm excited."

Johnson had an impressive debut as the starting left-tackle last week against the Dallas Cowboys, as the Eagles racked up 172 rushing yards and allowed just one sack.

Peters, 33, was limited in practice on Thursday, while safety Jerome Couplin and guard Josh Andrews were the only other players that did not practice in full.

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Other injury notes:

  • Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said he suffered a concussion in the second quarter of the Cowboys game, but did not tell anyone.
  • Jenkins, along with Riley Cooper (toe), Ryan Mathews (groin), DeMarco Murray (groin), and DeMeco Ryans (hamstring) were all FULL participants at Thursday's practice.

 

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