Philadelphia Eagles legendary offensive tackle Lane Johnson says he doesn’t think he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Johnson, who has two Super Bowl rings and six Pro Bowl selections, said that even if he earned more honors, he still wouldn’t feel right about getting in.
Lane Johnson Explains Why He Doesn’t Deserve To Be in Hall of Fame
Johnson was drafted No. 4 overall by the Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft, and they expected him to anchor their offensive line for years to come. But in 2014, he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and was suspended for four games.
He tested positive again in 2016 and was handed a 10-game suspension. Johnson appealed the decision and argued at the time that he didn’t knowingly use anything banned. But over time, he came to terms with the situation and said the suspensions are why he doesn’t belong in the Hall of Fame.
“It doesn’t matter if I make 7 Pro Bowls. As far as the Hall of Fame. I don’t think I deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Even if I did accomplish those things. Because of my suspensions. I don’t think it would be right,” he told NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clarke in 2019.
Lane Johnson still motivated by getting suspended for PEDs
“It doesn’t matter if I make 7 Pro Bowls. As far as the Hall of Fame. I don’t think I deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Even if I did accomplish those things. Because of my suspensions. I don’t think it would be right” pic.twitter.com/7pdizrruFG
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS)
At the time, Johnson had three Pro Bowl nods and one Super Bowl title. He also made it clear that he never wanted to play anywhere else.
“I just want to be known as a true blue Philadelphia Eagle,” Johnson said. “I don’t want to play anywhere else.”
He’s stayed true to that. Johnson hasn’t played for any other team and has become the face of the Eagles’ offensive line. He’s earned three more Pro Bowl selections since then and was Philly’s captain during their Super Bowl 59 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last month.
Johnson’s ability to protect the quarterback has been key to the Eagles’ success — both in the regular season and in their Super Bowl runs. His athleticism and run blocking helped Saquon Barkley rush for 2,005 yards this past season.
His toughness and leadership in the locker room have been just as important. The offensive line rallies around him as a steady presence. And while there’s been speculation about whether Johnson might walk away, he made it clear recently: he’s not done yet.
Given his skill set, leadership, and role in the Eagles’ offense, Johnson sticking around is huge for the team’s 2025 Super Bowl defense. With him anchoring the right side, Philly’s offensive line stays among the NFL’s best — giving Jalen Hurts the protection he needs to keep things rolling.
