History of Lane Johnson in Timeline
David Lane Johnson, born December 8, 1990, is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted fourth overall in 2013 from the University of Oklahoma, he began his college career at Kilgore College before transferring. Johnson has been a key member of the Eagles' offensive line, helping the team win Super Bowl LII.
May 8, 1990: Birth of Lane Johnson
Lane Johnson was born on May 8, 1990.
2008: Kilgore College Football
Lane Johnson played quarterback and tight end for Kilgore College in 2008, passing for 510 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
2008: Track and Field Achievement
In 2008, Lane Johnson achieved a fourth-place finish in the shot put event at the UIL 1A State Championships.
2009: Transfer to University of Oklahoma
Lane Johnson transferred to the University of Oklahoma in 2009.
2010: Position Change to Tight End
Lane Johnson transitioned from quarterback to tight end in the fall of 2010.
2011: Position Change to Offensive Tackle
Lane Johnson switched to offensive tackle and became a starter during the 2011 fall season.
December 21, 2012: Senior Bowl Invitation
Lane Johnson accepted an invitation to the 2013 Senior Bowl on December 21, 2012.
2012: All-American Recognition
Lane Johnson was named a third-team All-American in 2012.
January 2013: Marriage to Chelsea Goodman
Lane Johnson married Chelsea Goodman in January 2013. They met at the University of Oklahoma, where Chelsea was a high jumper, and have three children. Her father, John Goodman, played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
January 26, 2013: Senior Bowl Participation
Lane Johnson played in the Reese's Senior Bowl on January 26, 2013.
March 13, 2013: Oklahoma Pro Day
Lane Johnson participated in Oklahoma's pro day on March 13, 2013.
July 20, 2013: Signing with the Eagles
Lane Johnson signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on July 20, 2013.
2013: Rookie Season
Lane Johnson started all 16 games in his rookie season in 2013.
2013: NFL Draft
Lane Johnson was selected fourth overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft.
January 4, 2014: First Playoff Game
Lane Johnson started in his first playoff game on January 4, 2014, a loss against the New Orleans Saints.
June 30, 2014: Suspension for PEDs
Lane Johnson was suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy on June 30, 2014
2015: Playing Through Injuries
Lane Johnson started all 16 games of the 2015 season despite playing through various injuries.
January 29, 2016: Contract Extension
Lane Johnson signed a six-year contract extension with the Eagles on January 29, 2016.
August 9, 2016: Ten-Game Suspension
Lane Johnson faced a ten-game suspension for PED violations on August 9, 2016.
October 11, 2016: Suspension Upheld
Lane Johnson's ten-game suspension was upheld on October 11, 2016.
December 22, 2016: Return from Suspension
Lane Johnson returned from his ten-game suspension on December 22, 2016, in a game against the New York Giants.
2016: Eagles' Finish
The Eagles finished fourth in the NFC East with a 7-9 record in 2016.
2016: Six Games Started
Lane Johnson only started six games in 2016 due to his suspension.
December 19, 2017: Pro Bowl Selection and Performance Recognition
On December 19, 2017, Lane Johnson was named to his first Pro Bowl, alongside teammate Brandon Brooks. He also received high rankings from Pro Football Focus and was awarded a bonus. He skipped the Pro Bowl to play in Super Bowl LII.
2017: Super Bowl LII Victory and Dog Mask Celebration
In 2017, Lane Johnson and Chris Long celebrated the Eagles' Divisional playoff win by wearing German Shepherd masks. This started a fan craze, and the masks sold out on Amazon. The Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII against the Patriots.
2017: Concussion and Return
Lane Johnson suffered a concussion in 2017 but returned to start 15 games.
2018: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players
In 2018, Lane Johnson was ranked 95th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
May 22, 2019: Donation to Kilgore College
On May 22, 2019, Lane Johnson donated $500,000 to Kilgore College for a new athletic performance center named "The Lane."
November 29, 2019: Lucrative Contract Extension
On November 29, 2019, Lane Johnson signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the Eagles, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
July 29, 2020: Placed on COVID-19 List
On July 29, 2020, Lane Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
August 11, 2020: Activated from COVID-19 List
Lane Johnson was activated from the COVID-19 list on August 11, 2020.
December 2, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve
On December 2, 2020, Lane Johnson was placed on injured reserve.
March 3, 2021: Opening of "The Lane"
"The Lane" Athletic Performance Center at Kilgore College opened on March 3, 2021. Lane Johnson attended the grand opening.
2021: Second-team All-Pro Selection
Lane Johnson was named a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the 2021 season.
December 11, 2022: Record for Consecutive Games without Allowing a Sack and Injury
On December 11, 2022, Lane Johnson set an NFL record of not allowing a sack in 26 consecutive games. Later that month, he suffered a torn tendon in his abdomen and missed the rest of the regular season. The Eagles reached Super Bowl LVII, but lost to the Chiefs.
2022: Release of "A Philly Special Christmas"
Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, and Jordan Mailata released the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas" in 2022.
March 24, 2023: Contract Extension
On March 24, 2023, the Eagles signed Lane Johnson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season.
June 25, 2023: Senior Bowl Hall of Fame Induction
Lane Johnson was inducted into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame on June 25, 2023.
December 2023: Release of Christmas Album Sequel
A sequel to the Christmas album, "A Philly Special Christmas Special," was released in December 2023.