Eagles Great Lane Johnson Retires After 14 Seasons
Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson has announced his retirement after 14 seasons. The two-time Super Bowl champion cited mental health in his decision.
Johnson, 36, made the sudden announcement this week. He opened up about his family and his mental health struggles in explaining the call.
“Philadelphia will always be home,” Johnson said. The offensive tackle was a franchise pillar, anchoring one of the NFL’s best lines for over a decade.
The NFL responded to the news, praising Johnson’s career. Eagles fans and teammates paid tribute to a player many call the best right tackle of his era.
His retirement leaves a huge hole in Philadelphia’s offensive line. The Eagles must now replace a leader who rarely missed games and set the standard up front.
CBS News reported the two-time Super Bowl champion’s announcement. NBC10 Philadelphia called him an Eagles legend as tributes poured in from teammates.
The Times of India covered Johnson opening up about family and mental health. Yahoo Sports reported the NFL’s response to the shock announcement.
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