Eagles OT Lane Johnson announces retirement after decorated 14-year NFL career
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons. Johnson cited personal reasons and a need to focus on his mental health as the primary drivers for his decision.
Why it matters
Johnson's retirement marks the end of a decorated career for a key player and highlights the growing importance of mental health awareness in professional sports.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Johnson was a surprise inactive for the Eagles' Week 4 game and was cited as not playing for personal reasons.
The offensive lineman spent 14 seasons with the Eagles and won two Super Bowls.
Johnson, 36, has mulled retirement over the last few seasons. The lineman has long been a big advocate for mental health, so he always checked that he and his family could handle continuing his career in both areas.
Johnson played the first three weeks of the season, but has decided it is time to hang up his cleats. He'd previously said this would likely be the final season of his career, but said in a statement he was unable to finish out the season.
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