For years, Lane Johnson has shared the spotlight with three other long-time Eagles vets, but with Brandon Graham officially retired, Johnson is the last (old) man standing. Already a leader in the locker room, Johnson will likely take another step up this season, and it’s a role he’s earned — and a role he’s finally getting a lot of credit for.
Ahead of his third season, Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith spoke to his teammates Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship on their podcast, ‘Exciting Mics,’ and pointed to Johnson for his development the past two years.