Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson delivered a poignant response following the retirement announcement of longtime defensive end Brandon Graham on Tuesday.
Johnson took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his emotions, posting a GIF of Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air standing alone in an empty room. The four-time Pro Bowl tackle captioned the post with, "Don't worry I got y'all!" and tagged Graham, along with previously retired Eagles legends Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce.
Don't worry I got y'all@brandongraham55@fcoxx_91@JasonKelcepic.twitter.com/7x3yLc502n
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 18, 2025
The post resonates deeply with Eagles fans as Johnson now remains the sole active player from what was once considered the team's foundational quartet. Kelce, Graham, and Cox all spent their entire NFL careers in Philadelphia-an increasingly rare accomplishment in modern professional football-as Johnson has done thus far in his career.
At 34 years old, Johnson recently solidified his future with the organization by agreeing to a contract extension through 2027, virtually ensuring he will finish his career as an Eagle as well.
The Kelce-Johnson-Graham-Cox group formed the backbone of the Eagles organization for years, providing leadership in the locker room, exceptional performance on the field, and valuable input to the front office. Their collective impact culminated in the franchise's first Super Bowl victory following the 2017 season.
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Johnson's simple yet emotional social media post captures what many Eagles fans are feeling – a sense that an era is ending, while also offering reassurance that someone familiar will still be there to help bridge the team's past with its future.
As Philadelphia enters a new chapter, Johnson's leadership will be more crucial than ever as the team continues to integrate younger talent while maintaining the culture that has defined Eagles football for the past decade.
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This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM.