Jaguars Trade Offensive Tackle Fred Johnson To Eagles

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded offensive tackle Fred Johnson back to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Johnson, a 28-year-old swing tackle, originally played for the Eagles from 2022 to 2024, serving as a backup to key offensive linemen and starting six games in 2024. His departure solidifies Walker Little as the Jaguars' primary left tackle for the upcoming season, while Anton Harrison's status appears more secure with the team. Although Johnson was a reliable backup for the Eagles, helping them achieve a 5-1 record in games he started, his Pro Football Focus rating placed him near the bottom among tackles due to allowing eight sacks in 2024. The Eagles acquired Johnson to fill their swing tackle role amid uncertainty with other candidates and just before the roster cutdown deadline. This trade marks another move by the Eagles to bolster their roster, including recently acquiring quarterback Sam Howell to address depth concerns.