Eagles' All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson says he feels better now than he did at age 30
Lane Johnson is the best right tackle in the NFL, a future Hall of Famer, and if you let him tell, he's just hitting his peak in the NFL. The 35-year-old Johnson has just completed his 12th NFL season. After watching Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Brandon Graham retire, he is the longest-tenured Eagles player and the heartbeat of the offensive line.
Philadelphia will return to the NovaCare Complex on July 21 for the start of training camp, and Johnson will likely be in the best shape of his career. During a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Johnson broke down his workout routine for the panel and admitted that this is the best he has felt in years.
Back in March, the Eagles agreed to terms on a one-year extension with the All-Pro right tackle that'll keep him under contract until the 2027 NFL season.
According to Adam Schefter, Johnson reworked his contract to add 8 million dollars over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. As he closes out his career, the soon-to-be 35-year-old Johnson will earn $48 million over the next two years, including $40 million guaranteed.
Last season, Johnson ranked 1st among NFL right tackles in PFF pass-blocking grade (88.1), pressure percentage (2.2%), and knockdown percentage (0.2%). He allowed zero sacks and one quarterback hit in 451 pass-blocking snaps.
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