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NFL·BREAKING·October 7, 2026 07:21 AM ET

Lane Johnson retires, Eagles fall to 2-2 after 24-20 loss to Rams

Philly went 0-for-12 on third down with 172 yards

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What happened: Johnson announced Tuesday, Oct. 6 he would retire immediately to focus on mental health after 14 seasons in Philadelphia. The No. 4 overall pick in 2013 anchored the franchise's only two Super Bowl-winning teams and co-founded the OL Masterminds summit in 2018. Philadelphia managed 172 yards and went 0-for-12 on third down Sunday after Saquon Barkley exited in the first quarter with a hamstring injury.

Why it matters: Including the playoffs, Philadelphia went 122-63-1 with Lane Johnson in the lineup against 18-30 without him. Coach Nick Sirianni said Monday the offense lacks a defined identity while adjusting to a new scheme with nearly half the Week 1 starters sidelined. Johnson ranked second among tackles in pass-block win rate through four weeks, leaving the edge that steadied multiple quarterbacks and staffs vacant.

By the numbers: Philadelphia is 122-63-1 with Johnson in the lineup and 18-30 without him, including playoffs. Johnson earned six Pro Bowl nods and two first-team All-Pro selections over 14 seasons. He ranked second among tackles in pass-block win rate through four weeks, with his last sub-2.5-second pressure allowed in Week 10 of 2024. Philadelphia went 0-for-12 on third down with 172 yards, its fewest since 2014, in the 24-20 loss. Barkley ran 280 times for 1,140 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games in 2025.

What to watch: Philadelphia must settle right tackle and clarify Barkley's status before the next game. The response will show whether the 2-2 offense finds an identity or drifts further from contention.

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