Lane Johnson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Lane Johnson
| image = Lane Johnson.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = Johnson with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017
| current_team = Philadelphia Eagles
| number = 65
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|5|8}}
| birth_place = Groveton, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| high_school = Groveton
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 325
| college = {{ubl|Kilgore College (2008)|Oklahoma (2009–2012)}}
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 4
| pastteams =
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2013}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- 2× Super Bowl champion (LII, LIX)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2022)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (2021, 2023, 2024)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2017–2019, 2022–2024)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2012)
- Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
- Senior Bowl 75th Anniversary Team
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| statlabel1 = Games played
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| statlabel2 = Games started
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David Lane Johnson (born May 8, 1990) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Eagles fourth overall in the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football for the Kilgore Rangers before transferring to the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life
Johnson was born in Groveton, Texas, and attended Groveton High School, where he played football and competed in track. In football, he was an honorable mention All-state selection as a quarterback, and was named All-district.{{Cite web |url=http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=208799004 |title=Lane Johnson Bio |access-date=July 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224035619/http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208799004&DB_OEM_ID=31000 |archive-date=February 24, 2019 |url-status=dead}}
In track and field, Johnson competed in the throwing events. He earned a fourth-place finish in the shot put event at the 2008 UIL 1A State Championships, with a top-throw of 15.21 meters (49 ft 7 in).{{cite web |url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/56556 |title=Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics |website=Athletic.net}}
College career
Johnson attended Kilgore College, a junior college in East Texas, and played quarterback and tight end for the Kilgore Rangers football team for the 2008 season. In his sole year at Kilgore, Johnson amassed 510 passing yards for 3 touchdowns and 7 interceptions with a 52.4% completion rate while at quarterback.{{cite web |url=https://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/2008-09/teams/KilgoreCollege/leaders.html |title=Stats Archive Stats by Team Leaderboard |website=njcaa.org |access-date=March 26, 2023}}
After his freshman year, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he played for the Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2009 to 2012. Originally serving as a practice squad quarterback during his redshirt season, he transitioned to tight end in the fall of 2010 and switched again to defensive end for the spring of 2011. After two starting linemen went down with injuries at the beginning of the 2011 fall season, offensive line coach Bruce Kittle asked multiple players, including Johnson, to try out as back-up linemen to fill in the missing roster depth. Kittle was amazed by Johnson's footwork and natural pass blocking abilities and immediately switched him to offensive tackle.{{cite news |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2011/08/08/ous-lane-johnson-goes-from-quarterback-to-offensive-tackle/61143921007/ |title=OU's Lane Johnson goes from quarterback to offensive tackle |first=Mike |last=Baldwin |date=August 8, 2011 |work=The Oklahoman |access-date=March 26, 2023}} Two games later, Johnson would be named the Sooners' starting right tackle, and he would start the remaining 12 games of the season.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} As a senior in 2012, he switched to left tackle and started 11 of 13 games. and was named a third-team All-American by CBSSports.com.{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/21244442|title=CBSSports.com 2012 College Football All-America Team}}{{Failed verification|date=March 2023}} He was inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame on June 25, 2023.[https://www.seniorbowl.com/senior-bowl-announces-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023/ "Senior Bowl Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023," SeniorBowl.com, Sunday, June 25, 2023.] Retrieved June 26, 2023.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
On December 21, 2012, it was announced that Johnson and teammate Landry Jones had accepted their invitations to the 2013 Senior Bowl.{{cite web| title=Landry Jones And Lane Johnson Invited To Senior Bowl| url=http://www.newson6.com/story.aspx?story=20406820&catId=112042| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=Newson6.com| date=December 21, 2012}} Throughout Senior Bowl practices, Johnson demonstrated impressive footwork, body control, and balance while diagnosing pass rushes and disrupting them. He was named a top standout during practice by NFL analyst Bucky Brooks and immensely helped his draft stock to put himself in the first round discussion.{{cite web| title=Markus Wheaton, Lane Johnson among Senior Bowl standouts| url=https://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/0ap1000000130235/article/markus-wheaton-lane-johnson-among-senior-bowl-standouts| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Bucky Brooks| date=January 23, 2013}} On January 26, 2013, he played offensive tackle in the Reese's Senior Bowl and was part of Detroit Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz's South team that defeated the North 21–16. Johnson was one of 57 collegiate offensive linemen that attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He completed all of the combine drills and finished first in the vertical jump and second amongst all offensive linemen in the 40-yard dash and broad jump.{{cite web| title=2013 NFL combine results: Offensive line 40-yard dash times and more| url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/25/4029462/nfl-combine-2013-results-offensive-line-40-yard-dash-bench| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=sbnation.com| author=Nark Sandritter| date=February 25, 2013}} On March 13, 2013, Johnson attended Oklahoma's pro day, along with Landry Jones, Tony Jefferson, Demontre Hurst, Kenny Stills, Stacy McGee, and 19 other prospects.{{cite web| title=Oklahoma Football: Complete Pro Day Results and Analysis| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1566239-oklahoma-football-complete-pro-day-results-and-analysis.amp.html| access-date=January 12, 2018| author=Tom Guthrie| website=Bleacher Report| date=March 13, 2013}}{{cite web| title=Oklahoma Pro Day results: Defensive backs take opportunity show off| url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/3/13/4099474/oklahoma-pro-day-results-defensive-backs-landry-jones-lane-johnson-nfl-draft-2013| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=sbnation.com| author=Louis Bien| date=March 13, 2013}} During the draft process, Johnson attended multiple private workouts and visits, including the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web| title=Thursday's moves: Tackle Lane Johnson visiting Jets| url=https://www.usatoday.com/amp/2073545| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=usatoday.com| author=Mark Garafolo}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Johnson was projected to be a guaranteed first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts and was projected be a top ten selection. He was ranked the third best offensive tackle prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com, NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and NFL analyst Josh Norris.{{cite web| title=Lane Johnson, DS #3 OT, Oklahoma| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109129&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=nfldraftscout.com}}{{cite web| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 19, 2013}}{{cite web| title=2013 NFL Draft: Eric Fisher edges Luke Joeckel in O-line rankings| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2013-nfl-draft-eric-fisher-edges-luke-joeckel-in-o-line-ranking-0ap1000000159380| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=NFL.com| author=Josh Norris| date=April 12, 2013}}
{{nfl predraft
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| twenty split = 2.73
| shuttle = 4.52
| cone drill = 7.31
| vertical = 34
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 10
| bench = 28
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 35+1/4
| hand span = 10+1/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine.{{cite web |title=Lane Johnson, DS #3 OT, Oklahoma |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=109129&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT |publisher=nfldraftscout.com |access-date=April 26, 2013}}
}}
=2013=
The Eagles selected Johnson in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was the third offensive tackle selected in 2013, behind Central Michigan's Eric Fisher and Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel.{{cite news|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lane-johnson-drafted-by-philadelphia-eagles-at-no-4-0ap1000000163381|title=Lane Johnson drafted by Philadelphia Eagles at No. 4|first=Dan|last=Hanzus|date=April 25, 2013|work=NFL.com}} On July 20, 2013, the Eagles signed Johnson to a four-year, $19.85 million contract with a signing bonus of $12.81 million.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Lane Johnson contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/lane-johnson-12284/| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=Spotrac.com}}
He entered training camp behind veteran Dennis Kelly on the Eagles depth chart. He competed against Kelly for the starting right tackle role throughout training camp.{{cite web| title=Dennis Kelly ahead of Lane Johnson, for now| url=http://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/dennis-kelly-ahead-of-lane-johnson-for-now--250655.html| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=prosportsdaily.com| date=May 22, 2013}} He became the apparent starting right tackle during training camp when it was reported that Kelly would miss the majority of the season after undergoing back surgery.{{cite web| title=Dennis Kelly injury: Eagles T sidelined for preseason after back surgery| url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/8/8/4601732/dennis-kelly-injury-back-surgery-eagles| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=sbnation.com| author=Jrff Grey| date=August 8, 2013}}
He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the Eagles' season-opening 33–27 victory at the Washington Redskins. He started all 16 regular season games as a rookie and helped the Eagles finish first in the NFC East with a 10–6 record. On January 4, 2014, Johnson started his first career playoff game as the Eagles lost to the New Orleans Saints 26–24 in the NFC Wildcard game.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Lane Johnson (2013)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/lanejohnson/2539286/gamelogs?season=2013| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=NFL.com}} He was ranked as the 26th best right tackle by Pro Football Focus in 2013.{{cite web| title=Lane Johnson Will Now Be Going Offsides 10x A Game As The NFL's Highest Paid Right Tackle| url=https://www.barstoolsports.com/philadelphia/lane-johnson-will-now-be-going-offsides-10x-a-game-as-the-nfls-highest-paid-right-tackle/| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=BarStoolSports.com}}
=2014=
On June 30, 2014, it was reported that Johnson had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and would be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season. Although Johnson missed the first four games of the season, he allowed only one sack in the remainder of the year and started 14 consecutive games while being graded as the second best right tackle and was ranked the 13th overall offensive linemen by Pro Football Focus.{{cite web|last1=Lombardo|first1=Matt|title=Eagles' Lane Johnson rated second best right tackle in NFL by Pro Football Focus|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/01/eagles_lane_johnson_rated_second_best_right_tackle_in_nfl_by_pro_football_focus.html|website=www.nj.com|date=January 7, 2015|access-date=January 30, 2017}} Pro Football Focus named Johnson to the 2014 PFF All-Pro Team.{{cite web|last1=Elsayed|first1=Khaled|title=2014 PFF ALL-PRO TEAM|url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/2014-pff-all-pro-team/|website=Pro Football Focus|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=January 30, 2017}} The Eagles finished second in the NFC East with a 10–6 record and did not qualify for the playoffs.
=2015=
Johnson played through numerous injuries, but started all 16 games, including two games at left tackle after Jason Peters was inactive after suffering a back injury.{{cite web|last1=Gowton|first1=Brandon|title=Eagles Position Review: When will Lane Johnson replace Jason Peters?|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/2/2/10898414/eagles-jason-peters-lane-johnson-left-tackle-position-review-offensive-line-contract|website=Bleeding Green Nation|date=February 2, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2017}} Pro Football Focus ranked Johnson tenth best right tackle in 2015 with an overall grade of +14.5. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur was named interim head coach for Week 17 after head coach Chip Kelly was fired after Week 16 with the Eagles finishing 7–9.
=2016=
On January 29, 2016, Johnson signed a six-year, $63 million extension with $35.5 million guaranteed.{{cite web|title=Eagles, OT Lane Johnson agree to six-year contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-ot-lane-johnson-agree-to-six-year-contract-0ap3000000629751|author=Hagemann, Angie|website=NFL.com|date=January 29, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2017}} This contract made Johnson the highest paid right tackle in the NFL. Johnson entered training camp slated as the Eagles' starting right tackle, opposite Jason Peters.
On August 9, 2016, it was reported that Johnson would face a ten-game suspension due to PED violations.{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11159060/lane-johnson-philadelphia-eagles-faces-four-game-suspension|title=Lane Johnson faces suspension|date=June 30, 2014|access-date=July 4, 2014|first=Phil|last=Sheridan}}{{cite news|work=USAToday.com|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2014/06/30/lane-johnson-philadelphia-eagles/11809975/|title=Report: Eagles OL Lane Johnson faces PED suspension|first=Martin|last=Frank|date=June 30, 2014|access-date=July 4, 2014}}{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lane-johnson-facing-10-game-suspension-for-peds-0ap3000000682032|title=Lane Johnson facing 10 game suspension for PEDs|date=August 9, 2016|access-date=August 9, 2016|first=Conor|last=Orr}} Johnson stated that he was unaware the substance he failed for was banned and that the NFLPA's player app didn't have the banned substance listed.{{cite web| title=The Philadelphia Eagles Can't Afford to Lose Lane Johnson| url=https://www.section215.com/2016/09/26/philadelphia-eagles-cant-afford-lose-lane-johnso/amp/| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=section215.com| author=Chuck Booth}} On October 11, 2016, his ten-game suspension was upheld. The suspension voided the last year of his contract and also voided all remaining base salary guarantees that totaled $7.74 million. Allen Barbre replaced Johnson during his absence.
Johnson returned to the team for their Week 16 game against the New York Giants on December 22, 2016.{{cite web|title=Lane Johnson's 10 game suspension upheld|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lane-johnsons-10-game-suspension-upheld/|author=Brinson, Will|website=CBSSports.com|date=October 11, 2016}} Johnson has an ongoing lawsuit against the NFL and the NFL Players Association stemming from his 10-game suspension for his second failed drug test.{{cite web|last1=Paunil|first1=Josh|title=Eagles Wake-Up Call: Inside Lane Johnson's Lawsuit|url=http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2016/11/30/philadelphia-eagles-lane-johnson-lawsuit-nfl-nflpa-suspension-steve-zashin/|website=Phillymag.com|date=November 30, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2017}}
The Eagles' offensive line was ranked eighth in the league by Pro Football Focus. They also gave Johnson a run blocking grade of 86.7 and he was ranked sixth among all right tackles. Due to the suspension, Johnson only started six games in 2016 (Week 1–5, 16–17).{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Lane Johnson (2016)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/lanejohnson/2539286/gamelogs?season=2016| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=NFL.com}} The Eagles finished fourth in the NFC East with a 7–9 record in their first season under head coach Doug Pederson.
=2017=
File:Lane Johnson Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII Victory Parade (39462284124).jpg
Johnson remained the Eagles' starting right tackle in 2017. He suffered a concussion during a Week 5 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson remained in the concussion protocol and missed the Eagles' next game that took place five days later on Thursday Night Football.{{cite web |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2017/10/9/16448032/lane-johnson-injury-eagles-panthers-game-starting-right-tackle-halapoulivaati-vaitai-big-v-offensive |title=Lane Johnson Injury: Eagles preparing to play without starting right tackle |first=Brandon Lee |last=Gowton |date=October 9, 2017 |website=BleedingGreenNation.com |access-date=January 12, 2018}} He started 15 games to help the Eagles achieve a 13–3 record and go from worst to first, finishing atop the NFC East division after finishing last in 2016.{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/lane-johnson/stats/logs/2017/ |title=NFL Player stats: Lane Johnson (2017) |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 12, 2018}}
On December 19, 2017, Johnson was named to his first Pro Bowl along with right guard Brandon Brooks.{{cite web |url=https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/2018-Pro-Bowl-Players-Announced.aspx |title=2018 Pro Bowl Players Announced |website=NFL.com |date=December 19, 2017 |access-date=December 26, 2017}} Near the end of the season, Johnson received an overall grade of 85.2 and ranked fifth amongst all offensive tackles by Pro Football Focus. He was ranked the top right tackle and received a $250,000 bonus for making the Pro Bowl.{{cite web |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/Article/Lane-Johnson-earns-huge-bonus-for-earning-Pro-Bowl-berth-112518598/ |title=Lane Johnson earns huge bonus for earning Pro Bowl berth |first=Jeff |last=Kerr |date=December 20, 2017 |website=247sports.com |access-date=January 11, 2018}} Johnson did not attend the Pro Bowl as the Eagles would play in Super Bowl LII. He was ranked 95th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOPaDX_GxY |title=#95 Lane Johnson (OT, Eagles) {{pipe}} Top 100 Players of 2018 {{pipe}} NFL |via=www.youtube.com}}
Johnson and Chris Long wore rubber masks of a German Shepherd (symbolic of the team's underdog status) after the 2017 Divisional playoff game versus the Atlanta Falcons, as the Falcons were considered favorites to win. Following the game, Eagles fans bought so many dog masks from Amazon that they were sold out. In Super Bowl LII, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 to give Johnson his first Super Bowl ring.
{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ |title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner |first=Lindsay H. |last=Jones |date=February 4, 2018 |work=USA Today |language=en |access-date=February 25, 2019}}
=2019–2020=
On November 29, 2019, Johnson signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the Eagles with $54.595 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.{{cite web|title=Lane Johnson gets 4-year, $72M extension with Eagles|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lane-johnson-gets-4-year-72m-extension-with-eagles-0ap3000001081852|author=Shook, Nick|website=NFL.com|date=November 29, 2019}}
Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Eagles on July 29, 2020.{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles place three players on Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-three-players-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=July 29, 2020}} He was activated on August 11, 2020.{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles activate Lane Johnson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-activate-lane-johnson-from-the-reserve-covid-19-list |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=August 11, 2020 |access-date=August 13, 2020}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 2, 2020.{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles activate TE Zach Ertz, WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside; place T Lane Johnson on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-activate-te-zach-ertz-wr-jj-arcega-whiteside-place-t-lane-johnson-on-ir |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 2, 2020 |access-date=January 10, 2021}}
=2021=
In the middle of the season, Johnson sat out 3 games due to a battle with depression.
In the December, 26th division match vs the New York Giants, Johnson was declared an eligible receiver for a play and caught a pass from Jalen Hurts for a 5-yard touchdown, his first ever touchdown catch.{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-giants-week-16-lane-johnson-touchdown-jalen-hurts-20211226.html|title=Eagles lineman Lane Johnson caught a deeply meaningful TD pass against the Giants |access-date=December 26, 2021|date=December 26, 2021|author=McLane, Jeff|publisher=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}
The Associated Press named him a second-team All Pro for the 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Lipinski |first=Michael |date=January 14, 2022 |title=Kelce, Johnson Named to AP All-Pro Teams |url=https://www.sportstalkphilly.com/2022/01/kelce-johnson-named-to-ap-all-pro-teams.html |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=SportsTalkPhilly.com}}
=2022=
On December 11, 2022, Johnson set an NFL record of not allowing a sack in 26 consecutive games.{{cite web |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_record_breaking_streak_youve_never_heard_of_lane_johnsons_incredible_run/s1_13132_38265991 |title=The record-breaking streak you've never heard of: Lane Johnson's incredible run |last=Hunt |first=David J |date=December 20, 2022 |website=yardbarker.com |access-date=December 21, 2022}} On December 26, it was announced that Johnson would miss the remainder of the regular season after suffering a torn tendon in his abdomen.{{cite web | last=Sullivan | first=Tyler | title=Eagles star tackle Lane Johnson to miss rest of regular season with abdominal injury, per report | website=CBSSports.com | date=2022-12-26 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-star-tackle-lane-johnson-to-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-abdominal-injury-per-report/amp/ | access-date=2024-10-12}} Johnson and the Eagles reached Super Bowl LVII, which they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 38–35.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/matchup/_/gameId/401438030 |title=Chiefs vs. Eagles – NFL Team Statistics |publisher=ESPN |date=February 12, 2023 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213002456/https://www.espn.com/nfl/matchup/_/gameId/401438030 |url-status=live }}
=2023=
On March 24, 2023, the Eagles signed Johnson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season with $30 million guaranteed.{{cite news |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-rt-lane-johnson-gets-30m-guaranteed-on-one-year-extension-through-2026 |title=Eagles RT Lane Johnson gets $30M guaranteed on one-year extension through 2026 season |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 24, 2023 |work=Nfl.com |access-date=March 24, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/lane-johnson-eagles-signs-new-contract |title=Lane Johnson on new contract: 'My whole goal is to retire an Eagle' |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=March 24, 2023 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |access-date=March 24, 2023}}
=2024=
In the 2024 season, Johnson started 15 games for Philadelphia, and won another Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX.{{cite web | last=Maaddi | first=Rob | title=Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout | website=AP News | date=2025-02-10 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8 | access-date=2025-02-17}} He is one of four Eagles to appear on both Super Bowl-winning teams, along with Brandon Graham, Jake Elliott, and Rick Lovato.{{cite news |last1=Dubow |first1=Josh |title=The Eagles’ roster overhaul between two Super Bowl titles is an NFL rarity |url=https://whyy.org/articles/eagles-roster-overhaul-super-bowl/ |access-date=10 April 2025 |work=WHYY |agency=Associated Press |date=12 February 2025}}
=2025=
On March 17, 2025, Johnson signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles, which added $8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees.{{Cite web|title=Lane Johnson gets a 1-year extension and a raise|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/lane-johnson-extension-raise-2027-howie-roseman/655507/?amp=1|access-date=March 19, 2025|website=nbcsportsphiladelphia.com|language=en}}
Personal life
Johnson was married to Chelsea Goodman from January 2013 until 2022. They have three children together. Goodman attended the NFL draft with Johnson, as they met at the University of Oklahoma, where Goodman was a high jumper. Johnson's former father-in-law is John Goodman, who played defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers from {{NFL Year|1980}}–{{NFL Year|1985}}.{{cite web| title=Lane Jonson and Wife Chelsea Celebrate Eagles Draft; Twitter Responds in Kind| url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1618349-lane-jonson-and-wife-chelsea-celebrate-eagles-draft-twitter-responds-in-kind.amp.html| access-date=January 12, 2018| website=bleacherreport.com| date=April 25, 2013}}
On May 22, 2019, Johnson donated $500,000 to Kilgore College for the development of "The Lane" Athletic Performance Center, a 3,800 square-foot training facility that opened March 3, 2021, on the Kilgore College campus. Johnson attended the grand opening of the facility.{{cite web |title= Lane Johnson paves the way for success at his alma mater |url= https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/lane-johnson-paves-the-way-for-success-at-his-alma-mater |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=May 23, 2019 |website=philadelphiaeagles.com |access-date=June 4, 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202065154/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/lane-johnson-paves-the-way-for-success-at-his-alma-mater |archive-date=February 2, 2023}}
Johnson and Eagles teammates Jason Kelce and Jordan Mailata formed the vocal group The Philly Specials, and in 2022, released the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.{{cite web | last=Al-Khateeb | first=Zac | title='A Philly Special Christmas': What to know about Eagles, Jason Kelce's Christmas album | website=Sporting News | date=2022-12-04 | url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-christmas-album-philly-special-jason-kelce/juovj311bpf1vjaec33mvqgz | access-date=2024-10-11}} Its sequel, A Philly Special Christmas Special, was released in December 2023.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/jason-kelce-philly-special-christmas-album-billboard-charts-philadelphia-eagles-1235551819/ |title=Philadelphia Eagles' 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' Charity Album Scores Big on Billboard Charts |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |magazine=Billboard |date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=December 25, 2023}} Their third and final album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, was released on November 22, 2024.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/philadelphia-eagles-jason-kelce-lane-johnson-jordan-mailata-philly-special-christmas-party-album-1235836249/ |title=Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson & Jordan Mailata Celebrate the Holiday Season With 'A Philly Special Christmas Party' Album: Stream It Now |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |magazine=Billboard |date=November 22, 2024 |access-date=December 25, 2024}}
On April 6, 2024, Johnson and former Eagles teammate Jason Kelce (wearing Luchador masks) participated in WrestleMania XL, helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match. The event was held in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/wrestlemania-40-jason-kelce-lane-johnson-rey-mysterio/ |title=Legendary luchadors Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson make WrestleMania 40 debut |last=MacAuley |first=Jessica |magazine=CBS News |date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=April 7, 2024}}
References
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