Lane Johnson hints at potential retirement after 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles announced that the 2026 NFL season might be his last. The longtime offensive tackle made this statement during a press conference, following a brief absence from practice for personal reasons. As he enters his 14th season, Johnson has established himself as a franchise legend with two Super Bowl titles and multiple Pro Bowl selections. This revelation adds to the excitement for Eagles fans, who may be seeing the final chapter of his remarkable career unfold on the field this year.
- •Johnson is heading into his 14th NFL season.
- •He is the last player from both Eagles Super Bowl winning teams.
- •The offensive tackle has started 168 games for the Eagles.
- •Johnson has expressed uncertainty about his future after this season.
- •He is regarded as one of the best right tackles in NFL history.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Johnson makes major announcement regarding Eagles future
"This is a significant announcement from the Eagles franchise legend.
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