As years pass and more accolades are added to Lane Johnson’s resume, it’s hard to think about where he is without thinking about the journey. Drafted during Chip Kelly’s coaching era, he was thankfully selected by Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.
He just missed the Andy Reid era, but has since played for Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni. He has earned two Super Bowl rings, and as it turns out, he’s one of the most incredible offensive tackles we have seen. We knew when he was drafted he’d be good, but we honestly didn’t think he’d be this good.
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Johnson’s Eagles story can’t be told without mentioning his six Pro Bowl nods, his pair of First-Team All-Pro designations (2017, 2022), or his three nominations as a Second-Team All-Pro. His story also involves being a champion for mental health awareness.
Johnson simply doesn’t give up sacks. It doesn’t happen. If we didn’t know any better, we’d be tempted to walk past him without making any contact, but beneath the scary persona lies a gentle giant. He recently let that side shine through during a camp interview with NFL Network.
He mentioned Fletcher Cox and Jason Peters, fellow Eagles legends who will one day be enshrined in Canton, Ohio. Lane has seen the ups and downs, with many wins and losses, but he has etched his claim for immortality. When his playing days are over, he’ll be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Lane Johnson’s legacy is that he’s one of Jeff Stoutland’s prized pupils. He’s one of the valedictorians of Stoutland University. The Eagles win more often than not when he plays. They lose more often than not when he doesn’t. Hopefully, this is an injury-free season. He’s aged like a fine wine, and it was certainly great to see some of his fantastic personality.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Lane Johnson opens up in a laid-back Eagles training camp moment