Breaking news: The Philadelphia Eagles send clear message to free-agent targets with Lane Johnson extension.
Good news always spreads quickly, but the Eagles keep their cards closer to the vest than anybody else.
Star right tackles are rarely given nicknames, and offensive linemen are rarely given monuments. It may be necessary to make Lane Johnson the exception to both rules. Unfortunately, ‘The Bodyguard’ has already been presented to someone else by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even if Jason Peters hadn’t just announced his retirement, we wouldn’t dare give his name to anybody else. Speaking of statues, Jason Kelce would be another worthy recipient. Who knows? Perhaps the group could construct one that resembles all three.
How about this, though, as the solution to the moniker conundrum? Perhaps we can use 65’s name and the allusions to a wall and cashflow to come up with anything.
Is ‘Fort Lane’ appealing to anyone? Did you hear? An extension was recently granted to the finest offensive lineman still competing.
Let the Eagles’ decision to extend Lane Johnson’s contract act as a billboard for upcoming free agents.
In the Eagles’ organization, secrets are frequently kept under wraps, but word always gets around fast. The financials for five-time All-Pro Lane Johnson have been revised by Philadelphia. Over the following two years, an additional $8 million will be contributed, according to Adam Schefter. It also has assurances of an extra $30 million.
Five-time Eagles pay day again According to his agent Ken Sarnoff of 1 of 1 Agency, All-Pro OT Lane Johnson has renegotiated his deal to include an extra $30 million in guarantees and $8 million over the next two years. Johnson, who will shortly turn 35, will now make $48. mIdsDshvGI pic.twitter.com…
— March 17, 2025, Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
Let’s take stock, then. ‘Fort Lane’ is essentially being extended for another year. Over the following two seasons, he will make $48 million. There is a $40 million guarantee attached to it.
As was the case with Zack Baun’s payout and Saquon Barkley’s deal, the Eagles organization put up a billboard in front of the NovaCare Complex.
Players at Philly are well-cared for, particularly if they perform. They are all class organizations combined into one.
The morale of the present players is not the only thing raised by this. Because of this, when it comes time for them to get paid, major free agents searching for a new home will want to sign with the Eagles.
