Lane Johnson, one of the most accomplished offensive linemen in Philadelphia Eagles history, announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 NFL seasons. Johnson said in a statement that he had hoped to complete one final season but determined that he needed to prioritize his mental health, children, and family. He said he could no longer give his teammates, coaches and the organization the total commitment the job requires.
Johnson, 36, spent his entire career with Philadelphia after the Eagles selected him fourth overall in the 2013 NFL draft. He started all 171 regular-season games and made another 15 postseason starts. The right tackle earned six Pro Bowl selections and five Associated Press All-Pro honors. He helped Philadelphia win three NFC
championships and the first two Super Bowl titles in franchise history.
Johnson was a defining player of Philadelphia’s most successful era. He protected multiple starting quarterbacks, blocked for two NFL rushing champions, and became the standard against which the league’s right tackles were measured.
Thank you. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/up2kH1K40p
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) October 6, 2026
His final complete season was among his best. Johnson did not allow a sack and surrendered only one quarterback hit over 451 pass-blocking opportunities in 2024, when the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX and Saquon Barkley produced a 2,000-yard rushing season. Johnson returned for a 14th season in 2026 and started Philadelphia’s first three games. He was inactive against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4 because of a personal matter.
In his retirement announcement, Johnson called Philadelphia home and thanked owner Jeffrey Lurie, his coaches, teammates, and Eagles fans. He said riding along Broad Street after two championships was an experience he would never forget.
Johnson leaves as the only offensive lineman in franchise history to win multiple Super Bowls with the Eagles.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles' right tackle Lane Johnson announces retirement after 14 seasons
