US EditionOffensive Lineman Fred Johnson Heads Back to the Eagles in Trade with Jaguars, AP Source Says
Fred Johnson returns to the Eagles to strengthen offensive line depth amid injuries, marking the team's fourth trade in three weeks ahead of the NFL season.
- On August 24, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles reacquired offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter and AP/NBC confirmed.
- The Eagles' offensive-line injuries escalated after All-Pro left offensive tackle Jordan Mailata entered concussion protocol on August 19 and three-time Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson missed two weeks post-meniscus procedure, exposing backup offensive tackle need.
- Fred Johnson, who previously played for Philadelphia, appeared in 34 consecutive regular-season games over the past two seasons, started six games in 2024, and signed a one-year deal worth $1.2 million with a $1.17 million base.
- The move provides the Eagles immediate depth at a premium tackle spot for almost no cost, improving the backup offensive line with Drew Kendall, Matt Pryor, and Fred Johnson as of Sunday.
- The timing—days before the regular season—shows the Eagles' aggressive roster push, acquiring Fred Johnson after John Metchie, wide receiver, and Sam Howell, quarterback, ahead of the September 4 opener in Philadelphia.
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Reports: Eagles bring back OT Fred Johnson via trade with Jags
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson, a member of its Super Bowl championship team last season, from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple media reports on Sunday night.
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Offensive lineman Fred Johnson heads back to the Eagles in trade with Jaguars, AP source says
Fred Johnson is heading back to Philadelphia. A person familiar with negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars traded the offensive lineman to the Eagles for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026.
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Report: Eagles trade for OT Fred Johnson
Johnson was of course the Eagles' swing tackle in 2024. He started six games -- one game at RT in relief of Lane Johnson, 4 games at LT in relief of Jordan Mailata, and the meaningless Week 18 game against the Giants.
·Philadelphia, United States
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