What happened: Philadelphia Eagles rookie third-round pick Markel Bell will start at right tackle on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Bell steps into the lineup for Lane Johnson, who was ruled inactive. Backup right tackle Fred Johnson has also been ruled out for the matchup.

Why it matters: The simultaneous absence of both veteran right tackles forces Philadelphia to test its 2026 draft class immediately on the edge. At 2-4, the Eagles are attempting to snap a losing streak and must rely on Bell to anchor the right side of the offensive line.

What to watch: Monitor how the Eagles adjust their blocking schemes and tight end alignments to support Bell in his debut. The team will evaluate the status of both injured tackles ahead of next week.