Lane Johnson is currently the longest-tenured Philadelphia Eagles player under contract.
He isn't near the finish line, either. Johnson and the Eagles agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension through 2027, the team announced Monday.
Johnson's extension is all about the money. He receives $8 million over the next two years, and an additional $30 million in guarantees, making for an earnings total of $48 million over the next two seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Of the $48 million, $40 million is guaranteed, Rapoport added.
Johnson has undoubtedly earned the money, overcoming injury and the physical toll of playing tackle to establish himself as one of the greatest Eagles offensive linemen in the franchise's history.
A six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Johnson secured his second Super Bowl triumph in 2024 by protecting quarterback Jalen Hurts and paving lanes for running back Saquon Barkley as part of one of the NFL's best offensive lines. He finished the 2024 season ranked seventh among all tackles in overall grade, per PFF, and even as he approaches his 35th birthday in early May, he's showed no signs of slowing down.
After center Jason Kelce retired following the 2023 season, Johnson remained as the veteran leader of the group. He welcomed in a new member in guard Mekhi Becton, helping the former first-round tackle acclimate to a new position and fit into a unit that mauled opposing fronts all season long, powering a 2,000-yard rushing season for Barkley.
When the lights shined the brightest, Johnson and the Eagles thrived, totaling 345 yards of offense in a blowout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
The only thing sweeter than winning a Super Bowl is earning another ring and then receiving a pay day a month and a half later.
Johnson will enjoy the spoils of his work while continuing to hold down the right side of the line in a career that will almost certainly end in Philadelphia -- and graduate to a place in Canton after he retires.
