The Philadelphia Eagles are committed to their star offensive lineman for the foreseeable future. All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson has agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Friday.
The $33.445 million, one-year extension guarantees $30 million and ties the lineman to the Eagles through 2026, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Johnson is arguably the best offensive tackle in the NFL, and the new contract should help the Eagles lower their salary cap in 2023.
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Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after a game against the Washington football team at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Prior to the extension, Johnson’s salary cap was slated to be $24.2 million.
«My whole goal is to retire an Eagle,» Johnson told the Eagles’ official website. «That’s what I’m going to do. I’m excited to be here, to be as lucky as I am to be with a team for as long as I have. I love this game, and more importantly, I love the people.» and the coaches I’m with every day, and that’s why I love the game so much.»
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The 32-year-old had three years left on his contract. His $12.25 million salary for 2023 was already guaranteed. The extra year now means Johnson is under contract for the next four seasons.
Johnson hasn’t given up a sack in the past two seasons. He underwent surgery early in the offseason to repair a torn adductor muscle.
He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl in 2022.
Lane Johnson (65) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of a game against the Dallas Cowboys on December 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
According to the new numbers, Johnson will earn more on average than other good offensive tackles like the Saints’ Ryan Ramczyk and the Vikings’ Brian O’Neill.
Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs signed Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80 million contract with $40 million guaranteed this offseason.
Taylor is expected to switch from right tackle to left tackle.
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The Eagles’ decision to select Johnson with the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft has paid off. Philadelphia is 79-47-1 when he’s playing and 13-22 when he’s been away, according to StatMuse data.