Lane Johnson: 'Very Possible' I Won't Retire Until 2027 When Eagles Contract Expires

Even though the Philadelphia Eagles have seen multiple franchise icons retire in the past 12 months, they may not have to worry about Lane Johnson joining them in the near future.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Johnson said it's "very possible" he will continue playing until the end of his current contract, which runs through the 2027 season.

Johnson did hedge a little bit by saying at this point in his life and career that "you take it year-by-year."

Leading up to the Super Bowl last month, Johnson quickly shut down any retirement talk when he was asked about it:

"I'm definitely not retiring after this game, win or lose. I'm definitely playing next year. That's really how you take it—I guess when you get up in age—one year at a time. But physically, I feel a lot better than I have in the past probably couple [of] years. I 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 with all that."

The Eagles rewarded Johnson with a new contract on Monday that adds one year to his deal and pays him $48 million over the next two seasons. He is now the second-highest-paid right tackle in the NFL, behind Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions.

Johnson has been a staple of Philadelphia's offensive line since 2013 when he was drafted with the No. 4 overall pick. He has started all 173 games he's played in his career between the regular season (158) and playoffs (15).

Now 34 years old, Johnson seems to be getting better with age. He has made the All-Pro team in each of the past four seasons, including a first-team selection in 2022.

Even though the end is closer for Johnson than the beginning, it sounds like he will continue to take his spot on the right side of their offensive line for at least the next three seasons before the Eagles have to start thinking about a succession plan.