Lane Johnson hints 2026 may be his final NFL season

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Lane Johnson hints 2026 may be his final NFL season
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Lane Johnson indicated that the 2026 season could be his last with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 36-year-old All-Pro right tackle cited family responsibilities and health issues of his parents as significant factors in his decision-making process. Johnson missed the last seven games of the 2025 season due to a Lisfranc injury and returned to training camp after an absence for personal matters. He has played his entire career with the Eagles since being drafted fourth overall in 2013, earning multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections. Johnson's comments signal a growing consideration of life after football, although he hasn't made a formal retirement announcement.

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  • •Lane Johnson may retire after the 2026 season.
  • •He returned to training camp following personal leave.
  • •Johnson has faced family health issues during his career.
  • •He missed the end of the 2025 season due to injury.
  • •The offensive line will need to adjust if he retires.
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What they're saying
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Barring a Brandon Graham-like change of heart, Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson is likely finished for good after the 2026 NFL season. The veteran offensive lineman made his thoughts on the upcoming season clear following his first practice of the offseason over the weekend. “The plan was always to come back,” Johnson said, regarding the […] The post Eagles Star Lane Johnson Delivers Good News After Retirement Tease appeared first on HEAVY.

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Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson said Saturday that his 14th season would “probably” be his last. Johnson missed four days of training camp this week for personal reasons before he returned Friday. The 36-year-old Johnson was a first-round pick in 2013 and was a first-team All-Pro in 2017 and 2022.

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson revealed he might retire after the 2026-27 NFL season. The 36-year-old has been with the Eagles his entire 13-year NFL career so far, and the likelihood of next season being his last has grown exponentially since he discussed the same on Saturday.

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