Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson declared his retirement from the NFL on October 6 2026.
Johnson had missed the defeat to the Los Angeles Rams the previous Sunday for personal reasons.
The 6ft 6in Oklahoma graduate revealed that he had initially hoped to play another season before deciding the time was right to step away from football.
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Why did Lane Johnson retire? Full statement
“Philadelphia,” addressed Johnson. “You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world.
“I have given it my all for 14 years; season after season pushing my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that came before me, but to set a new standard of success for the best franchise in all of sports.
“I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year; to take the field with my brothers for one last season. But after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed.
“Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health. I owe it to my teammates, coaches, the organization and the fans to have my head and heart 100% in the game.
“And right now, my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to football. At this time, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to retire from the National Football League.
“Riding up Broad Street as a world champion – not once, but twice – and seeing the city in all its glory was the ultimate privilege; I’ll never forget it.
“Thank you to Jeffrey Lurie and the entire Eagles organization for taking a chance on a kid from small-town East Texas, and changing my life forever.
“And thank you to the many coaches and teammates I’ve had the honor of working with and playing alongside for the past 14 years; y’all have become lifelong friends and the brothers that I never had.
“Right now, what’s most important to me is continuing to focus on my mental health and spending more time with my kids and family.
“But Philadelphia will always be home, and I will forever be an Eagle. Thank you for the love and the enduring support.”
How old is Lane Johnson?
Johnson was born on May 8, 1990, making him 36 at the time of his retirement.
How many seasons did Lane Johnson play?
Johnson played 14 NFL seasons and started all 186 games he played including playoffs contests, according to Reuters.
How many Super Bowl titles did Lane Johnson win?
Johnson was a Super Bowl champion twice, helping the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Here’s a look at some of the key honours Johnson collected during his decorated career.
| Honour | Years |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl (2) | 2017, 2024 |
| First-team All-Pro (2) | 2017, 2022 |
| Pro Bowl (6) | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Lane Johnson Eagles career
Johnson became one of the most important players in Eagles history after being drafted fourth overall in 2013, spending his entire professional career in Philadelphia and developing into one of the NFL’s best offensive tackles.
Eagles chairman and chief exectuive Jeffrey Lurie singled out Johnson’s athleticism, consistency and longevity as key aspects in his role as a central figure in the Eagles’ offensive line for more than 10 years.
The Eagles are preparing to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday and now have to fill a significant hole at right tackle, with their position compounded by numerous injuries.
Lane Johnson retirement reaction
Lurie called Johnson “an all-time Eagle and one of the best players ever to play his position in NFL history.”
“Lane was a major contributor to our team success, helping to bring two Super Bowl Championships and many other memorable moments to the organization and the City of Philadelphia,” added Lurie.
“Lane excelled under multiple coaching staffs, maintaining an elite level of play throughout his entire career… a truly unique player in this league, and there is no doubt in my mind that one day he will be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“Beyond his on-field accomplishments, Lane has done a tremendous amount to give back to the community through his numerous charitable endeavors.
“The courage he has shown using his own personal experiences to advocate for mental health awareness has undoubtedly saved lives.
“We appreciate everything Lane has contributed to our organization, and we wish him and his family nothing but the best.”
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