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

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.Johnson announced in a statement that he is focusing on his mental health.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

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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.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGELane Johnson No.65 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept.

13, 2026.(Michael Owens/Getty Images)"I deeply wanted to gut it out for one more year; to take the field with my brothers for one last season.

But after a lot of reflection, I’ve realized that my personal and family priorities in my life have changed.Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health.

I owe it to my teammates, coaches, the organization and the fans to have my head and heart 100 percent in the game.And right now my heart is telling me that it’s time to say goodbye to 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.

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."Right now, what’s most important to me is continuing to focus on my mental health and spending ...