Lane Johnson will continue to anchor the right side of the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line.
Johnson is returning for his 14th NFL season, a person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the return.
The Philadelphia Inquirer was first to report the news.
Johnson later posted a picture of himself running onto Lincoln Financial Field in his Eagles uniform.
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) February 19, 2026
The right tackle started in 10 games during the 2025 regular season. He missed the final eight games of the season, including Philly’s playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, because of Lisfranc foot injury.
What Lane Johnson’s return means for Philadelphia Eagles
Johnson's importance to the Eagles offense is undeniable. He’s a two-time first-team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler. He’s been the Eagles’ starting right tackle ever since the team drafted him fourth overall in the 2013 NFL draft.
The impact he has along Philadelphia’s offensive line was noticeable this year. The Eagles offensive line is one of the best units in the league with Johnson manning the right side, but the group is vulnerable without him. The Eagles were 8-2 with Johnson in the lineup and went 3-4 without him during the 2025 regular season.
Pro Football Focus graded Johnson as the fourth-best tackle in the NFL during Philadelphia’s 2024 Super Bowl-winning season.
Johnson’s return also helps bring continuity along Philly’s O-line. Longtime Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland resigned this offseason. Chris Kuper is taking over as the team’s offensive line coach. Plus, the Eagles have a new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion.
Johnson’s current contract runs through 2027. He will be 36 years old at the start of next season.
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