Lane Johnson retires from NFL after successful Eagles career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement on October 6, 2026, following a 171-game career with the team. His presence correlated with a 65.8% win rate, compared to 39.1% without him. Johnson, a two-time Super Bowl champion, had expressed intentions to play this season but shifted his priorities after personal reflection. The Eagles won only 18 of the 46 games he missed, highlighting his impact. His expected successor, Markel Bell, recently started in Johnson's absence against the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Johnson played 171 regular-season games for the Eagles since 2013.
- •Eagles won 112 games with Johnson, losing 28 without him.
- •He was a two-time first-team All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion.
- •Markel Bell played as Johnson's replacement against the Rams.
- •Johnson cited personal priorities as a reason for his retirement.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — As Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces retirement, one number captures his stunning impact
"For years, presiding wisdom has said: If the NFL created an equivalent WAR metric, Johnson would pace the charts.
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