Lane Johnson: 2026 likely my final NFL season
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- Lane Johnson told reporters Saturday that the upcoming 2026 season will likely be his last in the NFL, saying priorities 'away from football are starting to merge' even though he loves the game.
- A 13-year veteran, Johnson has earned six Pro Bowls, two All-Pro First Team nods, two Super Bowl championships (2017 and 2024 with the Eagles), and ranked 9th in CBS Sports' recent OT poll and 3rd in ESPN's executive/coach survey.
- The Eagles have averaged 0.04 EPA per play with Johnson on the field since 2013 versus -0.05 with him sidelined — a swing equivalent to the gap between the league's 3rd-best and 27th-best offense.
- Johnson is viewed as a likely future Hall of Famer, and one more elite season would strengthen his case for induction in Canton.
- The Eagles spent a third-round pick on 6-foot-9, 345-pound former Miami Hurricanes tackle Markel Bell as a potential successor, giving Philadelphia one of the largest tackle duos in the NFL.
Why it matters: The Eagles face replacing a likely future Hall-of-Famer whose on-field presence has swung their offense by roughly 0.09 EPA per play since 2013 — the difference between a top-3 unit and the 27th-best. Third-round rookie Markel Bell now inherits one of the largest shoes in football.
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