Philadelphia Eagles star tackle Lane Johnson had been setting up the perfect punchline to announce his engagement to his longtime girlfriend Kelsey Holmer for about two months. When the time came, Johnson delivered it flawlessly.
Lane Johnson’s Witty Engagement Revelation
The Eagles won Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, and ever since, Johnson has been plotting the best moment to refer to his Super Bowl ring. That moment arrived two months later, on April 9, when he proposed to Holmer.
“Now we both have rings,” Johnson captioned a photo of his now-fiancée showing off her diamond ring in a white dress.
The couple has otherwise kept their relationship mostly private, sharing only occasional glimpses of vacations and special moments on social media. One of those came after the Super Bowl 59 win when Johnson celebrated the victory with Holmer following the Eagles’ 40-22 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs.
According to the New York Post, Johnson and Holmer have been dating since 2022 — the same year Johnson finalized his divorce from ex-wife Chelsea Goodman. Johnson and Goodman were married in 2013 but separated in 2019, with their divorce finalized in 2022. The two share three children.
Johnson’s Shift From Quarterback to Lineman
Before the Eagles selected Johnson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, he had a winding path through several positions. During his college career, he explored the roles he might fit best.
At Kilgore College, where his college career began, Johnson played both quarterback and tight end. As a quarterback, he threw for 510 yards with three touchdowns and seven interceptions, completing 52.4% of his passes in his lone season.
He later transferred to the University of Oklahoma, redshirting his first year while serving as a practice squad quarterback. The following season, he moved to tight end, then switched to defensive end the next year.
Finally, in his last college season, he transitioned to offensive tackle — starting 11 of 13 games. Johnson’s athleticism shined at the position, earning him second-team All-Big 12 honors.
That move turned out to be the right one. He hasn’t played another position since — and more importantly, he helped Philadelphia win another Super Bowl from that spot.
Johnson has been named to five All-Pro teams, including the last four season consecutively. He was also a key member of the Eagles 2017-2018 Super Bowl-winning squad. He started 15 games that season en route to his first All-Pro selection.
Johnson is now the longest-tenured active player on the Eagles’ roster, entering his 13th season in 2025. Chances are, when Johnson retires, it’ll be as a member of the Eagles.