Lane Johnson says 2026 likely his final NFL season

The right tackle is entering his 14th campaign.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

Eagles standout right tackle Lane Johnson announced Saturday that this will likely be his last season in the NFL. Story Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The 36-year-old returned to the Eagles after a weeklong absence before making the announcement Saturday. His contract runs through the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Philadelphia now faces an immediate succession question at right tackle. Johnson's expected exit would close an Eagles tenure that began in 2013.

By the numbers: Philadelphia's 2026 roster lists Johnson at 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds.

What to watch: Watch how Philadelphia manages Johnson's preseason workload and prepares at right tackle for 2027.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-08T17:04:46.986261+00:00

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