The Philadelphia Eagles will be without starting left guard Landon Dickerson for at least the next four games after placing the three-time Pro Bowl selection on injured reserve because of a knee injury. Coach Nick Sirianni said Tuesday the team expects to miss Dickerson “for the foreseeable future,” though he did not provide a timetable for his return or reveal who will replace him.
Dickerson, 27, played through the injury during Philadelphia’s 24-22 season-opening victory over the Washington Commanders but acknowledged afterward that his performance was affected. He said he had been dealing with the issue since being rolled up on during practice several weeks earlier. Further imaging determined that time away from the field was the best course, with Dickerson describing the injury as a bone bruise in his right knee.
The move is another setback for an offensive line that struggled in the opener. Dickerson has dealt with significant injuries in recent seasons, including a meniscus repair in 2025, and said he wants to allow his knee to heal rather than repeat last season’s experience of playing through pain. Sirianni praised Dickerson’s toughness and importance to the Eagles, calling him a key part of the team’s offensive success.
Philadelphia now must determine how to fill the vacancy ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin are among the leading candidates, with both having received positive evaluations during training camp. Sirianni said the Eagles have a “way we’re leaning” with the offensive line but declined to disclose the plan.
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