Lane Johnson retires after weighing exit since last September

Five All-Pro nods across Philadelphia tenure

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

.@T_Armstead72 weighs in on Lane Johnson's retirement decision 🙌 https://t.co/WIpGMumoRU Via @gmfb on X

What happened: Johnson had said in August that 2026 would likely be his final season. Philadelphia drafted him fourth overall out of Oklahoma in 2013.

Why it matters: He earned six Pro Bowl selections in Philadelphia. Philadelphia holds four top-64 picks in 2028 after the retirement and Jurgens move.

By the numbers: Per ESPN, he made 1 tackle in 10 games in 2025.

What to watch: Watch how Philadelphia fills the right tackle spot during the regular season.

Sources

@gmfb 2026-10-08T14:04:41.077331+00:00

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