Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffery Lurie called Lane Johnson an all-time franchise great and one of the finest players ever at his position after the decorated right tackle’s retirement Tuesday.
Johnson announced that he was stepping away during his 14th NFL season to prioritize his mental health and spend more time with his children and family. The six-time Pro Bowl selection spent his entire career in Philadelphia, helping the Eagles capture two Super Bowl championships and three NFC titles.
“Lane Johnson is an all-time Eagle and one of the best players ever to play his position in NFL history,” Lurie said in a statement released by the team.
Lurie highlighted Johnson’s ability to sustain elite play through multiple coaching changes. Philadelphia selected Johnson fourth overall in the 2013 NFL draft, and he started each of his 171 regular-season appearances. He also made 15 postseason starts and earned five Associated Press All-Pro honors.
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Lurie made an equally definitive statement about Johnson’s next major football honor, saying there was “no doubt” the former Oklahoma standout would one day be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Johnson’s impact extended beyond his work at right tackle. He publicly discussed his experiences with anxiety and depression, becoming one of the NFL’s most prominent advocates for mental health awareness. The Eagles selected him as their Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee in 2023.
“The courage he has shown using his own personal experiences to advocate for mental health awareness has undoubtedly saved lives,” Lurie said.
Johnson retires as one of three players in franchise history to win multiple Super Bowls with the Eagles and the only offensive lineman in that group. Lurie concluded his statement by thanking Johnson for everything he contributed to the organization and wishing him and his family well.
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