Lane Johnson hints 2026 could be his final season with Eagles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Eagles tackle Lane Johnson expressed uncertainty about his career after returning for the 2026 NFL season. Johnson, 36, indicated to reporters that this might be his last year in Philadelphia, a notion he had been contemplating over the offseason. He has had a notable career with the Eagles, being part of two Super Bowl-winning teams and earning multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. While his contract runs through 2027, Johnson's statement adds intrigue to his future with the team as he prepares to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts this season.
- •Johnson returns for his 14th NFL season with the Eagles.
- •He missed eight games last season due to a Lisfranc injury.
- •Johnson is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Eagles.
- •His comments suggest he might retire after this season.
- •Johnson's contract extends through 2027, providing some flexibility.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles Star Lane Johnson Makes Major Announcement Before 14th NFL Season
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles OT Lane Johnson reveals where he stands on retirement
"After a handful of absences at the start of training camp, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson returned to the field recently. When the 36-year-old All-Pro addressed the media for the first time since firing up practice with his team, Johnson made one thing clear before the 2026 NFL season: this is going to be […] The post Eagles Star Lane Johnson Makes Major Announcement Before 14th NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
"Two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson offered an update about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:12 PMEagles Star Lane Johnson Makes Major Announcement Before 14th NFL Season
After a handful of absences at the start of training camp, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson returned to the field recently. When the 36-year-old All-Pro addressed the media for the first time since firing up practice with his team, Johnson made one thing clear before the 2026 NFL season: this is going to be […] The post Eagles Star Lane Johnson Makes Major Announcement Before 14th NFL Season appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:04 PMEagles OT Lane Johnson reveals where he stands on retirement
Two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson offered an update about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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