LONDON — Most likely, Halapoulivaati Vaitai is the Eagles' right tackle for at least a few more games, in the wake of the second-degree MCL sprain Lane Johnson suffered on the first series of his team's ugly-but-important 24-18 victory over the host Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
Vaitai gave up at least two of the four sacks Carson Wentz suffered, "Big V" playing at left tackle in place of Jason Peters — who missed the second quarter while being checked for a concussion — then playing the second half at right tackle for Johnson.
Coaches believe Vaitai does best when he knows he is starting on one side or the other, and is given the whole week to prepare.