Lane Johnson Retires After 14 Eagles Seasons as Hurts, Mailata Mourn Midseason Exit
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Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 8
Lane Johnson Retires After 14 Eagles Seasons as Hurts, Mailata Mourn Midseason Exit
3 articles · Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 8
Summary
36-year-old Lane Johnson’s retirement left Jalen Hurts and Jordan Mailata publicly grappling with the loss of a longtime teammate and protector in the middle of the season.
Johnson said he stepped away to focus on his mental health and spend more time with his children and family, a decision Hurts said he is processing both as a player and a friend.
14 NFL seasons in Philadelphia made Johnson one of the franchise’s most decorated linemen—2 Super Bowls, 2 All-Pro selections, 6 Pro Bowls and 171 regular-season games.
Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman praised Johnson’s impact and pushed the Eagles to move forward together, with Markel Bell likely starting at right tackle against Jacksonville in London amid a two-game skid.