The Philadelphia Eagles finished with an 11-6 record this season in the NFL and they won the NFC East title for the second straight season. Philadelphia went one-and-done in the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers. One of the biggest questions for the Eagles this offseason will be what are they going to do with the roster, especially on the offensive side of the football?
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Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) and running back Saquon Barkley (26) on the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Philadelphia will have the 23rd overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. There is a potential chance that they could find a Lane Johnson replacement in the 2026 NFL Draft at some point. He is 35 years old and has struggled to stay healthy at times for this team. They need a right tackle for the future.
Philadelphia Eagles Find Future Lane Johnson Replacement In Latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft
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Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Zach Berman of the Athletic, did a seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft for the Eagles. With Philadelphia drafting 23rd overall, he believes that they will find a Johnson replacement in the 2026 draft. Berman has this team selecting Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor with this pick. He said,
“On paper, Proctor screams Eagles. He’s 6 feet 7 and 366 pounds and wasNo. 2 on Bruce Feldman’s “Freak list” (a broad jump of 9-3, and you might have caught Proctor line up eligible as a pass catcher last season). He was a three-year starter at Alabama. He’s a former top recruit. He doesn’t turn 21 until June. There’s the potential to play guard, which helps if Lane Johnson returns in 2026.
I’ve written about Proctor as an Eagles target for a few months, andDane Brugler had him going to the Eagles in the mock draft, too, which shows this is a realistic range (ahead of the combine, at least; his stock could shoot up the board after athletic testing). The wrinkle here is last week’s exit of Jeff Stoutland. For the past decade, you had a sense of the type of linemen who might appeal to Stoutland and the critical factors he seeks. With Stoutland gone (the Eagles hired Chris Kuper to replace him) and a scheme change on offense, there’s more ambiguity.
Still, it’s Roseman making the pick. He’s the one who’s drafted all of the Eagles’ offensive linemen. And Proctor fits the profile Roseman has often sought. Proctor could become Johnson’s successor at right tackle and could offer insurance at guard this season if Johnson returns. (Note: He was a left tackle at Alabama, and that transition from left to right is not always seamless.) How does Mailata and Proctor as bookends for the Eagles sound?”
It would not be a surprise to see the Eagles draft Proctor in this spot. Philadelphia does need to find a right tackle potentially for the future. Another player that this team could potentially draft in this spot is Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Sadiq could be a potential Dallas Goedert replacement if the Eagles do not re-sign him. There are good offensive lineman in this draft for Philadelphia to choose from. If Proctor is off the board at 23, there are other options that general manager Howie Roseman can head in.
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