Eagles' Lane Johnson doubles down on decision about future in Philly following Super Bowl run
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle entered Super Bowl Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs with a "win or lose" mindset that he wasn't going to retire at the end of the season. "No, I'm definitely not retiring after this game, win or lose," Johnson said. "Definitely playing next year. That's really how you take it, I […]
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle entered Super Bowl Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs with a "win or lose" mindset that he wasn't going to retire at the end of the season.
"No, I'm definitely not retiring after this game, win or lose," Johnson said. "Definitely playing next year. That's really how you take it, I guess, when you get up there in age, you take it one year at a time. Physically, I feel a lot better than I have in the past couple years. Feel really good. For being this late in the year, it's usually not like that. I'm thankful, we've got a good team here to help us out with with all that."
The Eagles ended up smoking the Chiefs, 40-22, and Johnson walked away a Super Bowl champion for the second time in his career.
And after partaking in his second Super Bowl celebration parade through the City of Philadelphia, Johnson doubled down on his decision about his future with the Birds.
"Nothing but love the past 12 years & I'm looking forward to many more years to come – love y'all Philly!," wrote on X/Twitter above a video clip of his Super Bowl parade speech.
Johnson, 34, only proved this past season that he has plenty of juice left in the tank after picking up his sixth overall Pro Bowl nod. Now he has just one more to earn in order to catch up to Jason Kelce and Jason Peters for the most Pro Bowls by an offensive lineman in Eagles franchise history.
Johnson's return is not only great news for the Eagles' unstoppable run game featuring Saquon Barkley, but also Jalen Hurts' passing game. His blocking skills remained incredible in both areas this past season as he led the position in pass-blocking (83.1) and run-blocking (92.2), per PFF.
