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Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announces return for 2026 season
Summary
Lane Johnson, 35, told the Philadelphia Inquirer he will play a 14th NFL season after missing the end of 2025 with a Lisfranc injury.
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Lane Johnson is returning for a 14th NFL season, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The 35-year-old right tackle had weighed retirement after the 2025 campaign. He missed the final seven regular-season games and Philadelphia's NFC wild-card loss because of a Lisfranc injury. Johnson also posted a photo on social media of himself running on the field in an Eagles uniform.
Key details:
- Age and season: Johnson is 35 and entering his 14th NFL season.
- Missed games: He sat out the final seven regular-season games and the NFC wild-card loss in 2025 with a Lisfranc injury.
- Social post: Johnson shared a photo of himself running on the field in an Eagles uniform.
- Coaching changes: Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has departed and the staff includes new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard and run game coordinator Ryan Mahaffey.
- Career totals: Johnson has started 168 regular-season games and 15 playoff contests since being drafted No. 4 overall in 2013.
Summary:
Johnson's choice to return brings an experienced starter back to an Eagles offense undergoing coaching transitions. His decision follows a season in which he missed multiple games because of injury. Undetermined at this time.
