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Eagles Tackle Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health
nfl3 days ago

Eagles Tackle Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on October 6, 2026, ending his 14th season after playing only three games. The 36-year-old, a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowler, cited mental health and shifting family priorities as the primary reasons for his decision. Johnson had previously indicated the 2026 season would be his final year but chose to exit early after missing the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams for personal reasons. His departure leaves the Eagles with a depleted offensive line, as guard Landon Dickerson is on injured reserve and interior lineman Cam Jurgens is in concussion protocol. Rookie Markel Bell is expected to replace Johnson at right tackle. Eagles teammate Jordan Mailata expressed shock at the sudden news, noting Johnson was the last remaining member of the original core four from the 2018 Super Bowl victory. Mailata emphasized that Bell should focus on making his own legacy rather than trying to fill Johnson's shoes. The retirement also raises significant salary cap implications for the Eagles in 2027.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#jordan-mailata#lane-johnson#mental-health
Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health and Family Priorities
sports4 days ago

Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health and Family Priorities

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on October 6, 2026, ending his 14-year career after playing only three games this season. The 36-year-old, a two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time All-Pro, cited mental health and family priorities as the primary reasons for his decision. Johnson had previously indicated the 2026 season would be his last but chose to exit early after missing the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams for personal reasons. His departure leaves the Eagles with a depleted offensive line and significant salary cap implications for 2027, while rookie Markel Bell is expected to take over the right tackle position.

via USA Today|
#lane-johnson#markel-bell#mental-health
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health
sports4 days ago

Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on October 6, 2026, ending his 14th season early. The 36-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion cited mental health and family priorities as the primary reasons for his decision. Johnson had previously indicated the 2026 season would be his final year but chose to exit after playing only three games. His departure leaves the Eagles with a depleted offensive line and significant salary cap implications for the 2027 season.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#lane-johnson#mental-health#nfl-retirement
Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health and Family Priorities
sports4 days ago

Lane Johnson Retires Mid-Season, Citing Mental Health and Family Priorities

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending his 14th NFL season early. The two-time Super Bowl champion cited mental health and shifting family priorities as the primary reasons for his decision, stating that he could not dedicate his full focus to the game. Johnson had previously indicated the 2026 season would be his last but chose to exit after only three games, including a late scratch against the Los Angeles Rams. The Eagles must now rely on rookie Markel Bell and veteran Fred Johnson to fill the right tackle position, while facing significant salary cap implications for 2027.

via Bleacher Report|
#lane-johnson#markel-bell#mental-health
Chubb Returns to Berea for One-Day Contract to Retire as a Brown
sports15 days ago

Chubb Returns to Berea for One-Day Contract to Retire as a Brown

Nick Chubb is returning to Cleveland on September 25 to sign a one-day contract with the Browns, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the franchise that drafted him. The four-time Pro Bowler, who announced his retirement in August, will attend a press conference, practice, and be honored during the team's Week 3 home opener against the Carolina Panthers. Chubb spent seven seasons with Cleveland before finishing his career with the Houston Texans in 2025. He retires with 7,349 career rushing yards and 54 touchdowns, ranking third on the Browns' all-time rushing list behind Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly. The move is seen as a gesture of goodwill to reconnect with the fanbase and honor his legacy in the city.

via Akron Beacon Journal|
#berega#cleveland-browns#nfl-retirement
Bridgewater Officially Retires from NFL as Lions Add Dobbs for Depth
sports2 months ago

Bridgewater Officially Retires from NFL as Lions Add Dobbs for Depth

Teddy Bridgewater has officially retired from the NFL, posting on Instagram that this time it’s for real as the Lions sign Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal to back up Jared Goff and bolster quarterback depth. Bridgewater, a former Pro Bowler with Minnesota in 2015 who overcame a major knee injury in 2016 and later started 29 games in 2020–21, had a recent return to Detroit before stepping away. The Lions are preparing for their Sept. 13 opener, reconfiguring the QB room with Dobbs and Luke Altmyer in the mix.

via Bleacher Report|
#detroit-lions#josh-dobbs#nfl-retirement
Former Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk retires from NFL after brief, injury-marred stint
sports2 months ago

Former Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk retires from NFL after brief, injury-marred stint

Ja’Lynn Polk, the Patriots’ 2024 second-round pick who later joined the Saints, has retired from the NFL after missing the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery. He leaves with 87 career receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, including his first against the Seahawks in 2024, and is listed on the Saints’ reserve/retired list.

via Field Gulls|
#jalynn-polk#new-england-patriots#new-orleans-saints
Bitonio retires after 12 Browns seasons, jokes about Manziel
sports4 months ago

Bitonio retires after 12 Browns seasons, jokes about Manziel

Veteran Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons with Cleveland, reminiscing about veterans he learned from and joking about Johnny Manziel—who roomed with him in college and the NFL—while noting Manziel’s first‑round pick didn’t pan out and Bitonio went on to a long, productive career with multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.

via NBC Sports|
#cleveland-browns#joel-bitonio#johnny-manziel
Falcons lose incumbent RT Kaleb McGary to retirement, forcing O-line rethink
sports6 months ago

Falcons lose incumbent RT Kaleb McGary to retirement, forcing O-line rethink

Kaleb McGary, the Falcons’ longtime right tackle and 2019 first-round pick, retires after a season-ending injury in 2025; his exit leaves Atlanta with a gapping hole at right tackle, shifts responsibility to Storm Norton and Elijah Wilkinson, and opens roughly $14 million in cap space for 2026–27, prompting a likely search for free-agent or trade additions.

via The Falcoholic|
#atlanta-falcons#kaleb-mcgary#nfl-retirement
Bears center Drew Dalman bows out after five NFL seasons
sports7 months ago

Bears center Drew Dalman bows out after five NFL seasons

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is expected to retire after five NFL seasons, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chicago is hosting center Tyler Biadasz for a visit as a potential replacement, as the team continues to fortify the interior line. Dalman, 27, helped anchor a rebuilt O-line that aided QB Caleb Williams and earned strong marks from PFF, including a Pro Bowl nod and top run-blocking grade at center. He started every regular-season game and both playoff contests in Chicago, finishing his career with 74 appearances and 57 starts after being a 2021 fourth-round pick.

via NFL.com|
#chicago-bears#drew-dalman#nfl-retirement
Drew Dalman retires from the NFL at 27, leaving Bears with a center vacancy
sports7 months ago

Drew Dalman retires from the NFL at 27, leaving Bears with a center vacancy

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring from the NFL at age 27, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. A 2021 Falcons fourth-round pick, Dalman signed a three-year, $42 million contract with Chicago last year and showed promise, but he has chosen to retire. His departure, along with Ozzy Trapilo's serious knee injury, creates a major center vacancy for the Bears heading into free agency.

via NBC Sports|
#center#chicago-bears#drew-dalman
Amari Cooper Retires from NFL After Raiders Reunion
sports1 year ago

Amari Cooper Retires from NFL After Raiders Reunion

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has decided to retire from the NFL at age 31, just a week after rejoining the Raiders, citing a lack of desire to continue playing after struggling to ramp up for the season. Cooper, who had a successful 10-season career with over 10,000 yards and 64 touchdowns, briefly returned to the Raiders in 2025 but chose to retire due to his recent difficulties in preparing for the season.

via NFL.com|
#amari-cooper#football#nfl-retirement