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Eagles Star Lane Johnson Retires Citing Mental Health Needs

Original: Eagles Star Lane Johnson Announces Retirement Due to ‘Critical’ Mental Health Needs

Lane Johnson, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, has announced his retirement from football, saying he needs to prioritise what he described as critical mental health needs. The announcement is drawing attention for the way the veteran tackle spoke openly about stepping away from the sport to focus on his wellbeing.

Why now: An active star player publicly retiring to prioritise mental health is rare and prompts wide discussion about athlete wellbeing.

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• Eagles Star Lane Johnson Announces Retirement Due to ‘Critical’ Mental Health Needs · People.com

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