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The Eagles ' offensive line has undergone a lot of transition in recent years, with longtime standouts like Jason Peters, Brandon Brooks and Jason Kelce giving way to contemporary stars like Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens.
Through it all, one player has remained steadfast: star tackle Lane Johnson.
Johnson has piled up more than 160 starts since Philadelphia made him the No. 4 pick in the 2013 draft. He remains one of the league's elite talents at his position, although injuries left him on the sideline for much of the 2026 campaign.
Johnson made a shocking revelation regarding his future after returning to practice on Friday. Here's what you need to know.
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Is Lane Johnson retiring?
Johnson returned to practice on Friday, re-joining the Eagles after a four-day excused and non-football-injury-related absence. Speaking to reporters following Philadelphia's intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday, the 36-year-old revealed that he's planning to retire come the end of the 2026 season.
“It’s looking this will potentially be my last year.” — Lane Johnson https://t.co/0Lbd6CdzNY
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 8, 2026 Johnson explained that he wanted to alert the masses on his impending retirement to "put his mind at ease", per the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.
The aging veteran remains a formidable presence on the offensive line but was held to just 10 games due to a Lisfranc sprain. His absence loomed large for the Eagles, whose offense toiled mightily en route to a wild-card defeat to the 49ers . MORE: Candidates for 2027 Hall of fame induction
Lane Johnson accolades
Johnson is one of the most decorated offensive tackles in the league, picking up six Pro Bowls nods, two first-team All-Pro selections and two Super Bowl titles. He is widely considered one of the best offensive tackles of his generation, appearing on the NFL Top 100 list (as voted on by his peers) four times. MORE: Predicting winners from every 2026 NFL quarterback battle
Lane Johnson age
Johnson is 36 years old . He turned 36 on May 8. The Oklahoma product is undoubtedly the elder statesman of Philadelphia's offensive line group — excluding him, there are no other offensive linemen on Philadelphia's roster is older than 29.
Lane Johnson contract details
Johnson and the Eagles reworked the terms of their deal ahead of the 2025 season, allowing him to pocket more money than was initially included in the four-year, $80.75 million deal extension he inked ahead of the 2023 season. Johnson's latest deal sees him earn $25 million during the 2026 season. He is officially under contract through the 2027 season.
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