Lane Johnson
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“But after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed.”
Lane Johnson · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06
Lane Johnson wrote in a retirement statement on social media that his personal and family priorities had changed after reflection.
“critical that I focus on my mental health”
Lane Johnson · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06
Johnson said in his retirement statement that focusing on his mental health was critical, and that he owed full commitment to his teammates and the organization if he continued playing.
“Right now my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to football,”
Lane Johnson · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06
Johnson wrote in his retirement announcement that it was time to say goodbye to football.
“I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year; to take the field with my brothers for one last season,”
Lane Johnson · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06
Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, saying in a social media statement that he had hoped to play one final season but was stepping away to prioritize his mental health and family.
“I have given it my all for 14 years, season after season putting my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that came before me, but to set a new standard of success for the best franchise in all of sports,”
Lane Johnson · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-06
Johnson reflected on his 14-year career with the Eagles, during which he became one of the NFL's most accomplished offensive linemen and helped Philadelphia reach three Super Bowls.