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Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the National Football League on Tuesday, citing a need to focus on his mental health.
The two-time Super Bowl champion, who is 36 years old, made the declaration in a personal statement following an unexpected absence from the Eagles' 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Johnson revealed that he was inactive for the game against the Rams for personal reasons, a detail that preceded his formal retirement announcement.
In his statement, he acknowledged that while he deeply wanted to play one final season, his personal and family priorities had shifted.
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