Lane Johnson’s Eagles run ended almost as suddenly as it began. The 36-year-old right tackle announced Tuesday afternoon that he is retiring after 13 years and three games, closing the book on a career that stretched nearly 14 seasons and arrived at the finish line without much warning.
The decision came two days after Johnson told the Eagles on Sunday morning, just hours before their game against the Los Angeles Rams, that he would not be available because of personal matters. By Sunday night, Brandon Graham had already let it slip on an Eagles show that Johnson was weighing immediate retirement. He was.
Johnson’s statement made clear that this was about more than football. He said he needed to keep his attention on his mental health and on being with his children and family.
“I’ve given it my all for 14 years; season after season pushing my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that came before me, but to set a new standard of success for the best franchise in all of sports.”
He added: “I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year to take the field with my brothers for one last season, but after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed," he said. "Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health. I owe it to my teammates, coaches, the organization, and the fans to have my head and heart 100 percent in the game, and right now my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to football.”
For Johnson, the defining memories came with championships. He called the two Super Bowl parades among the high points of his career, especially the experience of rolling down Broad Street as a champion twice.
“Riding up Broad Street as a world champion, not once, but twice, and seeing the city in all its glory was the ultimate privilege; I’ll never forget,” he said.
His résumé is the kind that puts a player squarely in the Hall of Fame conversation. Johnson finished as a two-time Super Bowl champion, a six-time Pro Bowler and a five-time All-Pro. He also ranks eighth in Eagles history in games played with 171, and every one of them was a start.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie said Johnson’s place in franchise history is secure.
“Lane Johnson is an all-time Eagle and one of the best players ever to play his position in NFL history,” Lurie said in a statement. “Lane was a major contributor to our team’s success for 14 seasons, helping to bring two Super Bowl championships and many other memorable moments to the organization and the city of Philadelphia.”
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