Welcome to The Linc, the daily Philadelphia Eagles links roundup at Bleeding Green Nation! Really excited to see how Willie Lampkin fares in his first NFL start. Despite his unconventional frame, he might be a pretty good player? Lampkin was…
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Willie Lampkin is poised to make his first career NFL start on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 290 pounds, Lampkin is set to become the franchise's shortest starting offensive lineman since Abe Gibron started at left guard in 1957. He will step into regular-season offensive line action with Landon Dickerson on injured reserve and Cam Jurgens traded to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Eagles face significant offensive reshuffling ahead of Week 5 following Lane Johnson's retirement and injuries to key players including Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith. Lampkin, who graded well during the preseason and drew unprompted praise from Johnson during training camp, is expected to play either guard or center alongside fellow young lineman Drew Kendall as Philadelphia transitions its offensive line.
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