{"id":97,"date":"2026-10-06T23:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzedsports.com\/news\/?p=97"},"modified":"2026-10-06T23:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:51:25","slug":"lane-johnson-is-calling-it-quits-and-retiring-from-the-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzedsports.com\/news\/?p=97","title":{"rendered":"Lane Johnson is calling it quits and retiring from the NFL!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lane Johnson Walks Away: Eagles Legend Retires to Focus on Mental Health<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>By Diamond Dan Oates | Buzzed Sports<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships and more than a decade protecting Philadelphia quarterbacks, Lane Johnson is calling it a career.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The longtime Eagles right tackle announced his retirement Tuesday, abruptly ending his 2026 season to focus on his mental health and family.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson had previously indicated that 2026 would likely be his final season, but few expected his career to end just four games into the year.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>An Eagles Legend<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia selected Johnson fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, and he developed into one of the best right tackles of his generation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson finishes his Eagles career with:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14 seasons \u2014 all with Philadelphia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>171 regular-season starts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>186 starts including the playoffs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>6 Pro Bowl selections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>5 AP All-Pro selections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>2 First-Team All-Pro selections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>3 NFC championships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Super Bowl championships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson helped Philadelphia capture its first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII and was still anchoring the offensive line when the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>His longevity and dominance made him one of the most important pieces of one of the NFL\u2019s best offensive lines for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Bigger Than Football<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson\u2019s decision also goes beyond football.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with anxiety and depression, including stepping away from the team during the 2021 season.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Now, at 36 years old, Johnson is again choosing to prioritize his well-being.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>NFL players are often expected to push through everything, but mental health doesn\u2019t care how many Pro Bowls you\u2019ve made or how many Super Bowl rings you own.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson has given Philadelphia everything he had for 14 seasons. Choosing himself and his family now deserves respect.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>What Happens Next for Philadelphia?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>From a football standpoint, this is a massive loss.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Eagles are already 2-2, and now they must figure out how to replace one of the greatest offensive linemen in franchise history in the middle of the season.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t simply replace Lane Johnson.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You adjust to life without him.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Johnson thanked Philadelphia, the Eagles organization, his teammates, coaches and fans while making it clear that Philadelphia will always be home.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A six-time Pro Bowler.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A five-time All-Pro.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A three-time NFC champion.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A two-time Super Bowl champion.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>And an Eagle from beginning to end.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Thank you, Lane. No. 65 will forever be part of Philadelphia Eagles history.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>#BuzzedSports #LaneJohnson #PhiladelphiaEagles #FlyEaglesFly #Eagles #NFL #MentalHealth #NFL2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lane Johnson Walks Away: Eagles Legend Retires to Focus on Mental Health By Diamond Dan Oates | Buzzed Sports After 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships and more than a decade protecting Philadelphia quarterbacks, Lane Johnson is calling it a career. 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