Eagles make surprising offensive line change ahead of Titans game

By admin — In News — September 20, 2026

   ​NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Second-year Eagles offensive lineman Drew Kendall will not start at left guard against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Kendall was expected to replace injured left guard Landon Dickerson in the starting lineup. Instead, the Eagles will start Kendall at center and move center Cam Jurgens to left guard, according to an NFL Network report.The Eagles could stick with this offensive line combination for the remainder of the season if Jurgens and Kendall play well against the Titans. Jurgens and Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who is one of the NFL’s best defensive linemen, could wreck the Eagles’ Week 2 game plan. Kendall, who started 37 games at center for Boston College, was drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He crossed trained at center and guard as a rookie. During his second training camp, Kendall made a strong impression as a left guard. He played well during practices and preseason games. He looks like a future NFL starter. MORE BY CAYDEN STEELEEagles coach called out these players for struggling. Their response? ‘Hate when that happens’Sep. 19, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Eagles suffer major blow: Star ruled out vs. Titans; key starter questionableSep. 18, 2026, 4:14 p.m.With this move, the Eagles clearly believe that Kendall is still a better fit at center. Either way, Kendall could prove against the Titans that he deserves to start for the Eagles even after Dickerson returns from injury.Dickerson suffered a bone bruise in his right knee during training camp and was placed on injured reserve after Week 1. His timetable to return is still unclear.Jurgens could be a good solution at left guard. He started 11 games at right guard during the 2023 season before moving back to center in 2024.Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.  

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