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Congratulations Pour in From Jason Kelce & Others as Lane Johnson Announces Retirement

October 6th marked the end of a pivotal stretch of years for the Philadelphia Eagles. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement after 14 years with the Eagles. As he announced it on social media, his former teammate Jason Kelce…

By Soheli Tarafdar · Essentially Sports

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 2:34 AM

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement after 14 seasons to focus on mental health.
Former teammate Jason Kelce and several other NFL figures shared heartfelt tributes congratulating Johnson on his career.
Drafted fourth overall in 2013, Johnson earned six Pro Bowl selections and won two Super Bowls with Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL after a 14-year career, stating that it is critical to focus on his mental health. Following his announcement on social media, former teammates including Jason Kelce, Chris Long, and Zach Ertz, alongside former offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, shared tributes celebrating his career.

Drafted fourth overall by Philadelphia in 2013, Johnson finished his career with 171 regular-season starts, 15 postseason starts, six Pro Bowl appearances, five All-Pro selections, and two Super Bowl victories.

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Congratulations Pour in From Jason Kelce & Others as Lane Johnson Announces Retirement

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