Eagles Teammates Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson Celebrate Wedding

The offensive tackle duo's friendship extends beyond the football field.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes in shades of green, blue, and orange, representing the close friendship and shared moments between two professional football players.The strong camaraderie between Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson extends beyond the football field, as evidenced by Mailata's role in officiating Johnson's recent wedding.Today in Tampa

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, who have formed one of the best tackle duos in the NFL, took their camaraderie to the next level when Mailata officiated Johnson's wedding to fiancée Kelsey Holmer. The two have been close teammates and friends since Johnson helped mentor Mailata when he entered the league, and this personal milestone further demonstrates the strong bond between the two players.

Why it matters

The relationship between Mailata and Johnson goes beyond just being football teammates, highlighting the human side of the sport and the meaningful connections players can form. This story resonates with Eagles fans who appreciate seeing their favorite players share such a special moment together.

The details

Mailata officiated the wedding of Johnson and his fiancée Kelsey Holmer, who got engaged in April 2025. The couple went public with their relationship in 2022, after Johnson's previous marriage to Chelsea Goodman with whom he had three children. Former Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and the team's chief security officer 'Big Dom' DiSandro were also in attendance at the wedding.

  • Johnson and Holmer got engaged in April 2025.
  • The wedding took place this past weekend.

The players

Jordan Mailata

An offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles who officiated his teammate's wedding.

Lane Johnson

An offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles who married his fiancée Kelsey Holmer, with Mailata officiating the ceremony.

Kelsey Holmer

Lane Johnson's fiancée and now wife.

Jeff Stoutland

The former offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles who attended the wedding.

'Big Dom' DiSandro

The Philadelphia Eagles' chief security officer who was also present at the wedding.

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What they’re saying

“The NFL reaches far past the football field. The latest example of precisely that involves two Philadelphia Eagles teammates who clearly share a strong friendship off the gridiron as well.”

— Adam Holt, Author

What’s next

The Eagles will hope that Mailata and Johnson can continue their strong partnership on the field in 2026 and help lead the team's offense to a resurgence. The team may also look to address the offensive tackle position early in the 2026 NFL Draft, with some mock drafts projecting them to select Johnson's long-term replacement.

The takeaway

The close friendship between Mailata and Johnson, demonstrated by Mailata officiating Johnson's wedding, shows the human side of professional sports and the meaningful connections that can form between teammates. This story resonates with Eagles fans who appreciate seeing their players share such a special moment together off the field.