Breaking News: Eagles Star Lane Johnson Delivers Good News After Retirement Tease…..see more

Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty. If Johnson is truly going to wrap it up after year 14, he recently made it clear that the Eagles could be in great hands with his successor.The Eagles have been giving an extended look at Markel Bell in the absence of Johnson.

During the same press conference where Johnson revealed his plans, the veteran All-Pro praised his potential replacement.The 22-year-old offensive tackle hails from Cleveland, Mississippi.

He first attended Holmes in college before going to Miami from 2024 to 2025. Bell then became a third-round pick for the Eagles in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft (68th overall).

Lane Johnson will certainly have some big shoes to fill. Since his rookie season, Johnson has established himself as one of the best offensive tackles in football. Now that the Eagles don’t have to guess whether they’ll have Johnson beyond 2026 or not, Bell can truly take advantage of the opportunity, knowing that the job is up for grabs soon.