# Jeff Kerr: Kerr argues the Eagles should turn to Markel Bell at right tackle the next time Lane Johnson is out, saying Fred Johnson looked overmatched in that role, and he predicts Bell gets that chance.

**Claimed:** Aug 2, 2026
**Pundit:** Jeff Kerr — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-kerr
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/onsi/overreactions-from-day-3-of-eagles-training-camp-time-for-markel-bell-at-rt-01kyzk5bx92w

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> Perhaps Bell gets the next chance to play right tackle when lane Johnson is out.

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## The claims

- **Markel Bell to be 1st on the depth chart**
  - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Markel Bell
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Markel Bell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/markel-bell

## What others said about the same people

- John Shipley on Markel Bell: Shipley expects rookie Markel Bell to take over as the Eagles' starting right tackle in Week 5 against the Jaguars following Lane Johnson's retirement, and argues Jacksonville should rush four and target him with Josh Hines-Allen. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a78f20aa-785e-455e-8943-10fc4095bc67 (not settled)

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- John Breech on Jameis Winston: Breech picked the Eagles to beat the Bears 23-16 on Monday night, and expected Jameis Winston to start at quarterback for the Giants in Week 4 against Arizona while newly acquired J.J. McCarthy gets up to speed. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a6e98531-b302-4613-b490-06830338ade7 (scored 100)
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- Christian Booher on Blake Miller: Booher lays out the Lions' projected depth chart for their Week 4 game at Carolina, naming starters, backups and reserves at every position, and suggests safety Bishop Fitzgerald could make his debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/de49ff55-54a5-4410-ba7c-0b7e1f1a2f68 (scored 0)
- Carter Bahns on Shedeur Sanders: Bahns calls it reality that Shedeur Sanders will take over as Cleveland's starting quarterback by Week 4, with Deshaun Watson set to fail. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/18802de8-941e-4551-b6e3-df7a752020b6 (scored 0)
- Carter Bahns on Shedeur Sanders: A CBS Sports preseason overreaction column argues Shedeur Sanders will take over as Cleveland's starting quarterback by Week 4, that Ja'Kobi Lane has a real path to a No. 2 receiver role as a rookie, and that Kenneth Walker III is a legitimate lead back atop the Chiefs' depth chart. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e82d31e3-169f-4419-a38c-ceaaa1d053a7 (scored 0)
- Garrett Podell on Case Keenum: Podell ranks all 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks entering Week 3 of the 2026 season, with Josh Allen first, Patrick Mahomes second and Case Keenum last. He also expects Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. to return to action in Week 3 and Case Keenum to possibly start for the Bears. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e92b59e-0dd1-43c3-80c1-6551a8b641ac (scored 100)

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