Eagles Offensive Line Has a 2-Year Shelf Life — Here's the Breakdown
Lane Johnson's cap hit is crushing the Eagles. Landon Dickerson restructured and took less money just to play one more year. The Eagles' offensive line has a two-year window before a total rebuild.
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