Lane Johnson announces retirement from the NFL
The Eagles right tackle said on Oct. 6, 2026, that he is stepping away to focus on his mental health and family priorities.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, according to the NFL. Johnson said he needed to focus on his mental health and that his personal and family priorities had changed.
The 36-year-old had returned for his 14th season after considering retirement following the 2025 season. He played three games in his final season.
A decorated Eagles career
Philadelphia selected Johnson fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He started all 16 games as a rookie and went on to play in 171 games, all as a starter, according to the NFL.
His honors included six Pro Bowl selections, two first-team All-Pro selections and three second-team All-Pro selections. Johnson helped the Eagles reach the postseason nine times, started 15 playoff games and appeared in three Super Bowls. He was part of two Super Bowl championship teams.
Johnson cited mental health and family
In a statement shared on social media, Johnson said he had wanted to play one more season but had concluded it was time to leave football. He said focusing on his mental health was critical and that he wanted to give his attention to his teammates, coaches, the organization and fans.
Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie called Johnson an all-time Eagle and praised his contribution to the team over 14 seasons. Lurie also said he believed Johnson would one day be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Retirement amid offensive-line injuries
Johnson was a surprise inactive for Philadelphia’s Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams, two days before his announcement. Rookie Markel Bell started in his place, the NFL reported.
The Eagles were 2-2 after two consecutive losses at the time of the report. Guard Landon Dickerson was on injured reserve, Cam Jurgens was in concussion protocol and tackle Fred Johnson had missed Week 4 with a knee injury.
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Johnson leaves the Eagles after a career that featured 171 starts, nine postseason appearances and two Super Bowl titles.
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