He said Tuesday despite wanting to finish the season, his “personal and family priorities in my life have changed.”
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Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field against the Washington Commanders following an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
(WPHL) — Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson has announced his immediate retirement Tuesday afternoon. On social media, Johnson mentions focusing on his mental health and his personal and family priorities in his life are changing. Philadelphia.
Eagles tackle Lane Johnson has announced he's retiring from football after 14 seasons with the team. Lane Johnson retires Johnson announced his decision on social media on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, Johnson said his decision was a difficult one.
EAST TEXAS, (KETK) -- East Texas legend Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday after 14 years in the NFL. "I owe it to my teammates, coaches the organization and the fans to have my head and my heart 100% in the game," A post from Johnson said.
Johnson, 36, who is considered one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, was a surprise inactive on Sunday with the Eagles saying it was for personal reasons.
Two-time All-Pro won two Super Bowls with Eagles Johnson says family priorities have changed 36-year-old started 171 games for Philadelphia Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ decorated right tackle and a cornerstone of the franchise for nearly a decade and a half, announced his retirement from t…
Eagles legend Lane Johnson's retirement opens the door for rookie Markel Bell to start — and establish himself as the team's right tackle of the future.
The announcement ends a 14-year NFL career for the 36-year-old that had been spent entirely with Philadelphia and saw him win two Super Bowl titles with the Eagles.
For 14 years, the Eagles were awesome with him and mediocre without him at right tackle. But it was his strength and sacrifice through struggle that set him apart.
Johnson has been one of the NFL's most outspoken advocates for mental health, openly discussing his struggles with anxiety and depression throughout his career.
Sep 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Johnson had flirted with retirement previously, but it took until the middle of his 14th season that the future Hall of Famer decided the time was finally right.
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