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Lane Johnson signals potential retirement after 2026 NFL season
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson has indicated that the 2026 NFL season will "probably" be his last. The 36-year-old veteran, who has spent his entire 13-year career with the franchise, cited shifting life priorities and family matters, including his mother's health, as primary factors in his decision.
Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, recently returned to training camp after an excused absence for personal reasons. Despite a difficult 2025 season marked by a Lisfranc injury that caused him to miss the final games and the playoffs, he remains focused on protecting quarterback Jalen Hurts and contributing to a championship run in his potentially final year.
The Eagles are already looking toward the future. Rookie Markell Bell has been taking first-team reps at right tackle during training camp, providing a glimpse into how the offensive line might transition following Johnson's eventual departure.
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Jalen Hurts · Lane Johnson · Markell Bell · NFL · Philadelphia Eagles · Saquon Barkley
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Johnson is 36 years old and entering his 14th NFL season. www.thebiglead.com · nfltraderumors.co · heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The veteran right tackle has won two Super Bowl championships with the Philadelphia Eagles. www.thebiglead.com · heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Johnson recently returned to the team following an excused absence for personal matters. nfltraderumors.co · heavy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Johnson's current contract runs through the 2027 season. www.thebiglead.com · nfltraderumors.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lane Johnson indicated that the 2026 NFL season could potentially be his final year in the league. www.thebiglead.com · nfltraderumors.co