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Lane Johnson Retires From NFL Effective Immediately
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL, effective immediately. Johnson confirmed the decision Tuesday in a statement, saying he had wanted to play one final season but realized after considerable reflection that his personal and family priorities had changed. The 36-year-old specifically cited the need to focus on his mental health and spend more time with his children and family. Johnson started Philadelphia's first three games this season before missing Sunday's loss to the Rams for personal reasons. His career ends after 14 seasons with the Eagles, 171 starts, six Pro Bowl selections, two first-team All-Pro honors, and two Super Bowl championships. Rookie Markel Bell started at right tackle in Johnson's absence Sunday and is the most obvious in-house option as Philadelphia adjusts to losing one of the defining players of its offensive line.
Oct 6