Eagles Veteran Tackle Lane Johnson to Return for 14th NFL Season

35-year-old Pro Bowler will continue career after injury-shortened 2025 campaign.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 7:15pm by Ben Kaplan

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Philadelphia Eagles veteran offensive tackle Lane Johnson has confirmed he plans to return for his 14th NFL season, putting to rest questions about his future after an injury-shortened 2025 campaign. The 35-year-old Pro Bowler was sidelined for the final stretch of the regular season and the team's playoff loss due to a Lisfranc foot injury.

Why it matters

Johnson's return is a major boost for the Eagles' offensive line, which will see significant changes this offseason with the departure of longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and the introduction of a new offensive coordinator. When healthy, Johnson remains one of the league's elite tackles, having earned multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections over his career.

The details

Johnson battled multiple injuries in 2025, including an ankle issue and a stinger, but the Lisfranc foot injury in Week 11 ultimately ended his season. There had been speculation he might retire, but Johnson signaled his return in a social media post. The veteran tackle has built an impressive resume, including two Super Bowl titles, and his impact on the team's success is undeniable - the Eagles went 8-2 in games he played last season compared to 3-5 without him.

  • In Week 11 of the 2025 season, Johnson suffered a Lisfranc foot injury.
  • Johnson missed the final stretch of the 2025 regular season and the team's wild-card playoff loss.

The players

Lane Johnson

A 35-year-old veteran offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles who has been selected to six Pro Bowls and earned multiple All-Pro honors over his 13-year NFL career.

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, who praised Johnson as a "Hall of Fame player" and a "huge, huge part of any of our success that we've had."

Nick Sirianni

The head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, who will oversee an offensive system shift with the departure of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and the arrival of Sean Mannion.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, you're talking about a Hall of Fame player who's been a huge, huge part of any of our success that we've had, and when you watch him play, he's still playing at an elite level.”

— Howie Roseman, General Manager, Philadelphia Eagles (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

What’s next

The Eagles will look to integrate Johnson back into their offensive line as they transition to a new offensive coordinator and scheme under head coach Nick Sirianni.

The takeaway

Lane Johnson's decision to return for his 14th NFL season is a significant boost for the Philadelphia Eagles, who will rely on the veteran tackle's leadership and elite-level play to help navigate a period of change on their offense.