Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2025
Questions about aging and decline swirl around the NFL every summer, but in Philadelphia, those doubts land on deaf ears. The right tackle who’s outlasted almost every teammate is still anchoring one of football’s best offensive lines.
As the Eagles gear up for another Super Bowl push, attention shifts to the men in the trenches. No matter how many new faces appear at NovaCare, the familiar giant at right tackle remains a pillar of both performance and culture.
Lane Johnson, now entering his 13th season in midnight green, has heard the talk before. “They say I’m past my prime, but when did I ever have a prime? I’ve always just been me — grinding, fighting, earning every snap in midnight green. It’s never been about glory or headlines. I’m still here because Philly doesn’t need perfect; it needs relentless. And that’s what I’ve always been.”
Drafted fourth overall in 2013, Johnson has started 173 games for the Eagles — fifth all-time in franchise history — and remains one of only four players to win both Super Bowl LII and Super Bowl LIX. His unmatched consistency and leadership have become the heartbeat of the offensive line.
In 2024, Johnson posted a flawless pass-blocking campaign: zero sacks allowed, league-best 2.2% pressure rate, and a knockdown percentage of just 0.2%, per PFF. The Eagles’ ground attack averaged 179.3 yards per game, second in the NFL, thanks in large part to his dominance.
Johnson’s influence extends far beyond the field. He’s a team captain, mentor to young linemen, and a vocal advocate for mental health, regularly opening up about his own struggles to support teammates and fans alike.
This offseason, Johnson signed a contract extension keeping him in Philadelphia through 2027. Now 35, he says he feels stronger than ever and sees no reason to slow down, crediting improved conditioning and a relentless drive to outwork Father Time.
Off the field, Johnson’s community impact is just as impressive. He’s donated $500,000 to his alma mater’s athletic center, champions mental health initiatives in Philly, and was a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee.
Legacy in Philadelphia is measured not just by rings or records, but by resilience and heart. Lane Johnson — relentless, unsung, and unmistakably Philly — still sets the standard for what it means to wear midnight green.
