Eagles re-sign offensive tackle Fred Johnson to a one-year deal
The Eagles are re-signing backup offensive tackle Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, maintaining experienced depth to their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season.
The Eagles are re-signing backup offensive tackle Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero reports, maintaining experienced depth to their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. After adding Sean Mannion and Josh Grizzard to the coaching staff, the Eagles' roster has undergone further changes, changing the dynamic of Nick Sirianni's team. With Johnson returning, the key figures on the offensive line remain the same.
Following last year's Super Bowl win, Johnson signed with Jacksonville in free agency, but after not earning a starting role, the Eagles traded for him in August. Johnson turns 29 in June and had been seeking a full-time starting role, but he returns to Philadelphia. The Eagles are re-signing OL Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, per source.
pic. twitter. com/l9AvBUTPST ā Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 24, 2026 Johnson, 28, played in all 17 regular-season games and started eight games in relief of Lane Johnson, posting a 58.
6 PFF grade (69th out of 89). This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Fred Johnson returns to Eagles on one-year contract