Key Takeaways

• Johnson announced his retirement imminently after missing the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Rams, marking the end of a 13-year Philadelphia tenure that began in 2013.
• He cited the need to focus on mental health, detailing anxiety stretching back to his freshman year of college in 2008 and describing the pull of off-field responsibilities as a factor in stepping away.
• Prior to retirement, he endured a season-ending injury 10 games into the 2025 season and had signed a contract extension in May 2025 that would keep him with the Eagles through 2027.
• Johnson’s on-field impact was substantial: the team averaged 0.04 EPA per play with him this season (third-best in the NFL) and -0.05 EPA per play without him (sixth-worst), underscoring his influence on the offense.
• From Week 11 of 2020 through Week 9 in 2023, Johnson set a record for 1,405 consecutive pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack, and he also recorded 961 snaps without a knockdown during that span.
• He was a former No. 4 overall pick out of Oklahoma and spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles, culminating in status as one of the era’s premier offensive linemen and a potential Hall of Fame candidate eligible in five years.
• Johnson’s absence marks a significant shift for Philadelphia, ending a run that solidified the Eagles’ offensive line and prompting the team to navigate the post-Johnson era while reflecting on his enduring legacy.