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Super Bowl champion, Eagles legend Lane Johnson abruptly retires at 36

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Canfield, R. (2026, October 6). Super Bowl champion, Eagles legend Lane Johnson abruptly retires at 36. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/super-bowl-champion-eagles-legend-lane-johnson-abruptly-retires-36

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Lane Johnson, a Philadelphia Eagles legend and two-time Super Bowl champion, unexpectedly retired from the NFL at age 36 on Tuesday, citing personal reasons related to mental health. Johnson had been inactive for the team’s recent loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to unforeseen circumstances. In his statement, he expressed gratitude towards the Eagles organization and fans but emphasized the importance of focusing on his family and mental well-being. Owner Jeffrey Lurie praised Johnson for his contributions both on and off the field, highlighting his advocacy for mental health awareness and community involvement.
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Lane Johnson, a 36-year-old offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, unexpectedly announced his retirement on Tuesday after being listed as inactive due to personal reasons during a game against the Los Angeles Rams over the weekend. With 14 seasons of NFL experience entirely with the Eagles and two Super Bowl titles (Super Bowl LII and LV), Johnson cited mental health concerns as the reason for his decision, stating he wanted to prioritize family priorities and focus on his well-being. In his statement, Johnson expressed gratitude toward Philadelphia's fans and the franchise, acknowledging the physical toll of pushing his body to its limits over the years while setting a new standard for success. Despite being one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL and expected to be a future Hall of Famer, Johnson felt it was time to retire to ensure he could give 100 percent to football, as anything less would not be fair to his teammates, coaches, or fans.

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“Article A reports Lane Johnson's absence for personal reasons in one game, while Article B announces his retirement due to mental health concerns.”
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“While both articles discuss Lane Johnson's retirement announcement, Article B focuses on Stephen A. Smith's reaction to the news rather than the specific event of Johnson retiring.”
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I have 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," Johnson said in a statement.
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Philadelphia Eagles legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson stunningly announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. asserted
Johnson → announce → Tuesday
Johnson, 36, was a surprise inactive in the Eagles’ 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and it came out that he was out for unexpected personal reasons. asserted
he → come → reasons
Johnson announced in a statement that he is focusing on his mental health. asserted
he → announce → health
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
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If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
I have 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," Johnson said in a statement. asserted
Johnson → give → statement
"I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year; to take the field with my brothers for one last season. asserted
I → want → season
But after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed. asserted
priorities → realize → life
Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health. asserted
I → focus → health
I owe it to my teammates, coaches, the organization and the fans to have my head and heart 100 percent in the game. asserted
I → owe → game
And right now my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to football." asserted
it → tell → football
Johnson was a member of the Eagles’ two Super Bowl-winning teams in 2017 and 2024 and called those rides up Broad Street the ultimate privilege. asserted
rides → win → Street
He thanked the entire Eagles organization for taking a chance on him and the coaches and teammates he played alongside during his 14-year career. asserted
he → thank → career
"Right now, what’s most important to me is continuing to focus on my mental health and spending more time with my kids and family," Johnson said. asserted
Johnson → ’ → kids
The love is reciprocal as owner Jeffery Lurie called him an "all-time Eagle." asserted
Lurie → call → him
"Lane Johnson is an all-time Eagle and one of the best players ever to play his position in NFL history. asserted
Johnson → play → history
Lane was a major contributor to our team success for 14 seasons, helping to bring two Super Bowl championships and many other memorable moments to the organization and the city of Philadelphia," Lurie said in a statement. asserted
Lurie → help → statement
"Beyond his on-field accomplishments, Lane has done a tremendous amount to give back to the community through his numerous charitable endeavors. asserted
Lane → do → endeavors
The courage he has shown using his own personal experiences to advocate for mental health awareness has undoubtedly saved lives. asserted
he → show → lives
We appreciate everything Lane has contributed to our organization, and we wish him and his family nothing but the best." asserted
we → appreciate → best
The Eagles will sorely miss Johnson, as they were 98-42-1 in games he played during his career and just 15-29 when he was out of the lineup. asserted
he → miss → lineup
In his 14 seasons, he made the Pro Bowl six times. asserted
he → make → Bowl
Johnson was limited to 10 games last season because of an injury, but he had played in all three games prior to missing the Rams game. asserted
he → limit → game
The Eagles selected Johnson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma, and the Texas native emerged as one of the best right tackles in the sport during his career. asserted
native → select → career
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