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Perhaps the best thing to come out of the Chip Kelly era was a Right Tackle from the University of Oklahoma in 2013. That Right Tackle — one Lane Johnson — wouldn’t become just another great Eagles Offensive Lineman.
He would become one of its greatest.
This week — Johnson announced that he will be returning for his fourteenth NFL season — where he will once again anchor a line allowing Jalen Hurts another shot at pocket perfection in 2026.
And that is where we have another piece of really good news for the Eagles.
Although Johnson missed the last seven games of the season and an NFC Wildcard Game with an ankle injury — teammate Landon Dickinson despite a myriad of injuries — will also be returning next season. It also means that the 2025 Eagles Offensive Line could be returning potentially intact including Jordan Mailata, Tyler Steen, and Cam Jurgens.
Even so — the man who brought Johnson his first Super Bowl Ring — Doug Pederson may never again have to pay for a meal or a drink in Philadelphia — but he will not be his new Offensive Coordinator. There will not be a reunion with the man who stands with quarterback Nick Foles in the bronze statue that resides outside of Lincoln Financial Field capturing one of one of the best moments in franchise history nor with the same man who drafted Jalen Hurts and won a Super Bowl with Brandon Graham, Jason Kelce, and Jake Elliott — alongside Johnson.
Lane Johnson’s presence is more than just helpful. The Eagles are 120–62–1 with him the lineup — including nine playoff appearances, three NFC Championships, and two Lombardi Trophies. Since arriving in 2021 after being drafted from Alabama — Landon Dickerson has helped the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances, three NFC East Titles — and one championship last season in 2025.
It means that Philadelphia can count on two of the most important pieces of their offensive line. For at least one more season.
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