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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five Eagles Named To All-Quarter Century Team
Five Eagles Named To All-Quarter Century Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Since 2000, the Philadelphia Eagles have become one of the better rosters in the league. They have reached the Super Bowl four times, been to the conference championship game eight times, and won two titles. Advertisement Along the way, they have seen some of the league's biggest stars don the midnight green uniform. Five stars found their names on the Quarter Century Team made by ESPN Thursday afternoon. Right tackle Lane Johnson, center Jason Kelce, safety Brian Dawkins, and receivers Terrell Owens and Julio Jones were all named to the prestigious honor. Of the five names, Owens and Jones lasted less than two full seasons with the organization. Johnson, Kelce, and Dawkins are all-time fan favorites for the Eagles. Dawkins is a Hall-of-Fame safety and was a face of Philadelphia sports during the 2000s. His intensity brought a new flare to the organization. Kelce and Johnson, meanwhile, are two of the better offensive linemen in league history. Kelce was a former sixth-round steal out of Cincinnati. He became a starter right away and later an All-Pro. He's just the third member in Eagles history to be named an All-Pro six times. Advertisement As for Johnson, the former fourth overall pick has become one of the best right tackles in league history. His work as an athletic freak has allowed him to continue to be among the elite players in the game even into his 30s. All five Eagles have made their mark on NFL history. Although the majority of the players on the list are retired, making the All Quarter Century Team is a great honor. And it's another reminder of how good the Eagles have been recently. Related: ESPN Links Eagles To Possible Signing of Asante Samuel Jr. Related: Eagles Young Cornerback Remains Big Winner of Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles legend Lane Johnson earns the ultimate compliment from an offensive line expert
Eagles legend Lane Johnson earns the ultimate compliment from an offensive line expert Lane Johnson's greatness has again been put into legendary perspective. Often, Philadelphia Eagles fans and the media members shy away from certain phrases. 'Sure thing' is, no doubt, one of them. How can anyone ever be sure of anything, right? Players may not be ready for the bright lights. Unexpected injuries may occur that derail a career. Guys that we may not expect much from can excel. Still, that being said, though no one admitted it at the time, Lane Johnson kind of felt like a sure thing. He was drafted by Howie Roseman, but Lane was one of the few silver linings from Chip Kelly's era as head coach. He was taken during the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the fourth overall pick. Lane was drafted to do what he has done for more than a dozen seasons. Philly asked him to help anchor the offensive line. There were hiccups along the way, but he has more than given the Birds the proper return on their investment. Recently, he was given an elite compliment by one of the most trusted voices when it comes to elite NFL trench play. Lane Johnson's greatness is recognized with the most elite compliment possible They say, when you're good at something, never do it for free. Okay, it was actually the late, great Heath Ledger who said that as The Joker in The Dark Knight movie. You get the idea, though. Sometimes, wisdom can be found in the utterings of a cartoon character. Brandon Thorn has been featured on Bleacher Report, Establish the Run, and at the OL Masterminds Summit. He votes on the Joe Moore Award every season, an honor given to college football's top offensive lineman. He's also the creator of the Trench Warfare newsletter, where he breaks down the intricacies of elite line play. Recently, he offered his opinion on Lane Johnson's brilliance. It's hard to imagine 65 receiving a more elite compliment. Well, he's right. Who's going to argue with that logic? Like a fine wine, Lane Johnson has gotten better with age. The latter stages of his legendary run far exceed what he did early... And, he was damn good early. 6 Pro Bowls... Two First-Team All-Pro nods... Three Second-Team All-Pro nods... And, the most recent Second-Team mention felt like a snub. He should have been voted back to the First Team. Lane is a two-time Super Bowl champion, one of two who are walking the planet. Each season only adds to his Hall-of-Fame resume. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported recently that Lane hopes to play beyond the 2025-26 NFL season, and why wouldn't he? His play is still elite. Is he the greatest right tackle of all time? Here's a vote cast in his favor because, from here, it appears the only thing someone can do is equal his brilliance. He has made it impossible to be better.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'35 is the new peak': Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles OT, says he feels better at 35 than he felt at 29
(Image via Getty: Lane Johnson) Travis Kelce is 35, and he's in no mood to retire. Now, when we talk of the Kansas City Chiefs TE, why don't we also mention their Super Bowl LIX rival, the Philadelphia Eagles' OT? There's a similarity! Lane Johnson, too, turned 35 and is in no mood to retire! 35 is the new 29 for him! At a press meet with NBC Sports Philadelphia, he says, 'Now, I feel like even though I'm 35, I feel better than I was when I started(or when I was) 29 or 30. Now I feel like I'm getting close to maybe my peak. As weird as it is to say, but that's how I truly feel.' Ankle injuries and surgeries did not stop the six-time Pro Bowler Lane Johnson from feeling like he was at his peak age Senior Bowl Hall of Famer Lane Johnson has had ankle injuries for the longest time - once in 2018, then in 2019 up to 2020. He was out of the seasons for most parts of them. Explaining the same, Johnson shared with Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, 'I had the (ankle) surgeries, and so for me, the toughest year was 2021. You can go back and watch it. You can clearly see on film (that) I was very hindered with my left foot. And now, I feel like I'm getting close to maybe my peak. As weird as it is to say, but that's truly how I feel. Maybe they need to do a Combine for guys 10 years (in the league), see how we do compared to 10 years ago.' Two-time First-team All-Pro Lane Johnson says being drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs instead of the Philadelphia Eagles would not have been bad The what-ifs never fail to surprise everyone! Taking the Super Bowl LIX rivalry a notch above, Lane Johnson expressed his desire to have been plucked out of college football(Oklahoma Sooners) by the Kansas City Chiefs instead of the Philadelphia Eagles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo There was Tyreek Hill's Miami Dolphins, too. In Johnson's words - 'I thought about what would have happened if I went to Miami(Dolphins). Kansas City(Chiefs) wouldn't have been bad. But yeah, very fortunate to land here(Philadelphia Eagles), and I just think the passion of the city and the intensity and how they focus so much on the sport. I think it allows, whatever pressure they put on you, I think it allows you to be the best player you can be. So, it's something that you can really appreciate in time, and I know I have.' The Groveton alumnus was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as a first-round, 4th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. In the 2024 NFL season, Johnson received a 90.6 PFF offensive grade - the best record to date in his NFL career! No wonder he feels so charged up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season! Fans react to NFL captioning 'Still getting better in Year 13' for Lane Johnson On June 16, the NFL shared an X post of 2-time Super Bowl Champion Lane Johnson with the caption: Still getting better in Year 13 🗣️ Most comments poured in for Johnson for aging like fine wine, but one said, 'Sh*t people say when they are close to retirement. No one ever says 'I feel old' 'I'm washed' while playing.' Check out others! Well all you guys do is the tush push, so yeah of course you feel like you're getting better. Lane is like a fine wine, he only gets better with age Awesome, Lane! 35 is the new peak!💪💪 Absolute legend 🙏 Proud of you Lane, what is your skincare? We grow everyday 🔥 Greatest RT of all time First ballot HOF Scary news for the league He must've gotten in Aaron Rodgers ayahuasca 👆 If he goes to Kansas City, he'll win the title. ❤️🤍💪 🤷 Also Read:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lane Johnson feels he's "getting close" to his peak as a player
The offensive line has been a big part of the Eagles' success in recent years and they have four starters back from last season as they try to defend their Super Bowl title. Right tackle Lane Johnson is the most experienced member of that group and he's set to be the oldest starting tackle in the league at 35. Some players are slowing down at that age, but Johnson feels like he's moving in the other direction. Advertisement Johnson dealt with ankle injuries for several years and said last week that he feels better now than he did when he was 29 or 30. That's left him feeling like he still has new heights to reach as a player. "I feel like I'm getting close to maybe my peak," Johnson said, via Reuben Frank of "As weird as it is to say, but that's truly how I feel. Maybe they need to do a Combine for guys 10 years [in the league], see how we do compared to 10 years ago.' The Eagles would gladly sign up for more of the same from Johnson in 2025. If they get an even better player, the offense is going to be a difficult one to stop come the start of the regular season.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lane Johnson feels he's "getting close" to his peak as a player
The offensive line has been a big part of the Eagles' success in recent years and they have four starters back from last season as they try to defend their Super Bowl title. Right tackle Lane Johnson is the most experienced member of that group and he's set to be the oldest starting tackle in the league at 35. Some players are slowing down at that age, but Johnson feels like he's moving in the other direction. Johnson dealt with ankle injuries for several years and said last week that he feels better now than he did when he was 29 or 30. That's left him feeling like he still has new heights to reach as a player. 'I feel like I'm getting close to maybe my peak,' Johnson said, via Reuben Frank of 'As weird as it is to say, but that's truly how I feel. Maybe they need to do a Combine for guys 10 years [in the league], see how we do compared to 10 years ago.' The Eagles would gladly sign up for more of the same from Johnson in 2025. If they get an even better player, the offense is going to be a difficult one to stop come the start of the regular season.
