Lane Johnson hints 2026 may be his final NFL season
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:53 PMESPN — Eagles RT Johnson: 2026 'probably my last year'
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson says his 14th season will 'probably' be his last
- 4:36 PMCBS NFL — Eagles RT Lane Johnson says 2026 will likely be his last in NFL
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Johnson says 2026 will probably be his final NFL season
"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.
"The six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion said he feels the pull of off-field responsibilities as he prepares for what could be his final NFL season
"After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said he is likely entering his final NFL season.
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External links- ESPNAug 8, 2026, 5:53 PMEagles RT Johnson: 2026 'probably my last year'
After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said he is likely entering his final NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 5:07 PMEagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson says his 14th season will 'probably' be his last
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.
- CBS NFLAug 8, 2026, 4:36 PMEagles RT Lane Johnson says 2026 will likely be his last in NFL
The six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion said he feels the pull of off-field responsibilities as he prepares for what could be his final NFL season
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:50 PMLane Johnson says 2026 will probably be his final NFL season
Lane Johnson said the 2026 season will probably be his last as family responsibilities and his parents’ health pull him home.
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