The offensive line in front of Jalen Hurts is perhaps more crucial than any other group lining up in the trenches, if not more so than any other NFL squad. The Philadelphia Eagles have gotten so good at the “tush push” that their peers have attempted to ban the play.
Without cohesiveness and continuity among the members of the unit, a squad cannot be as successful as Philadelphia’s offensive line. It is simpler for players to cooperate as the first line of defense for the person making the decisions in the huddle if they are lined up next to each other for an extended period of time.
Although Philadelphia has been lucky to have a number of veterans on both sides of the ball stay with the team for long stretches of time, one important offensive lineman keeps making references to life beyond football, and he did so once more in the weeks leading up to training camp.
Lane Johnson Keeps Hinting at Retirement Plans Ahead of Eagles Camp
The question of how long Eagles lifer Lane Johnson intends to play football at the highest level was brought up during his appearance as a guest on Wednesday’s Good Morning Football.
The future Hall of Famer stated that he would be honored to share that title with his longtime teammate, Johnson, who is getting close to the record set by Brandon Graham for the most years played with the team. However, as he begins his 13th season in Philadelphia, he is well aware that Father Time may have other plans.
Johnson remarked, “Yeah, it doesn’t feel like No. 13, but here it is,” “You can’t disregard Father Time, yet I still feel youthful at heart. I’m still enjoying myself and my work. Every minute of it is something I truly enjoy doing, and I love being around the guys and competing.”
Johnson will receive recognition for his time with the Eagles, where he was instrumental in both of their Super Bowl victories, even if he chooses to take up his cleats for good. However, Philadelphia Eagles supporters will always view Johnson as one of the greatest players to ever wear an Eagles uniform, and he has earned the right to make that decision for himself.
However, Johnson’s 2024 selection as a second-team All-Pro shows that he is still at the peak of his game, thus head coach Nick Sirianni and his staff, perhaps selfishly, hope that Johnson delays that decision as long as possible.
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