Johnson retirement adds pressure on Eagles coach Sirianni
The Eagles are 2–2 after an uneven start, and CBS Sports says Lane Johnson’s retirement deepens the challenge facing a team already struggling to move the ball.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is facing increased scrutiny after his team’s 2–2 start and offensive struggles. CBS Sports reports that the pressure has grown further with right tackle Lane Johnson’s retirement announcement.
Johnson spent 14 seasons with Philadelphia, helping the team win two Super Bowls and earning six Pro Bowl selections. CBS Sports cites historical offensive efficiency figures suggesting the Eagles have performed markedly worse without him, though his absence’s effect on the current season remains uncertain.
The Eagles rank 29th in total offence, averaging 269.8 yards per game, and 26th in scoring at 18.8 points per game, according to CBS Sports. Against the Los Angeles Rams, they went 0-for-12 on third down in a 24–20 loss after surrendering a 10-point lead late in the game.
The report also points to repeated penalty problems and a minus-three turnover deficit. Those issues sit alongside questions about the offensive play-calling, but the source does not report any decision by the team on Sirianni’s job status.
Philadelphia’s next games are against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys. CBS Sports identifies the run as a test for the team, with the Eagles needing stronger performances to halt their slide.
