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Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’

Lane Johnson walks off the field after the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in November 2023.
Lane Johnson walks off the field after the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in November 2023. Photograph: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ decorated right tackle and a cornerstone of the franchise for nearly a decade and a half, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 14 seasons.

The 36-year-old, a two-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection, said in a statement on social media that he had hoped to play one final season but had decided to step away to prioritize his mental health and spend more time with his family.

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