{
  "id": 12496299,
  "title": "Lane Johnson retirement has Dan Orlovsky convinced Eagles are in rebuild mode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/lane-johnson-retirement-has-dan-orlovsky-convinced-eagles-are-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lane-johnson-retirement-dan-orlovsky-233114205.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Philadelphia Eagles are entering a rebuild phase after star right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement mid-season. The move, which removes a key offensive lineman, has Orlovsky comparing the team to the 2024 squad that won the Super Bowl, suggesting the Eagles are now worse in most areas. Johnson's departure, along with a relatively inexperienced defense, leaves the Eagles with a roster lacking talent and experience. Orlovsky notes that the club's 2-2 record this season, coupled with the potential loss of rookie third-round pick Markel Bell, indicates the organization is likely in a rebuilding phase. While a rebuild might be necessary, the Eagles are not currently in tank mode, as their record places them in contention for the NFC East title.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson surprisingly announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday in the middle of the season. His decision to call it a career has sparked plenty of takes, including ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky claiming the organization is officially in rebuild mode after losing its star offensive lineman. During the latest […] The post Lane Johnson retirement has Dan Orlovsky…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Eagles Legendary OT Lane Johnson Announces Retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/eagles-legendary-ot-lane-johnson-announces-retirement",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:31:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/eagles-all-pro-offensive-lineman-lane-johnson-retires-after-14-seasons",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:32:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/eagles-all-pro-offensive-lineman-lane-johnson-retires-after-14-seasons-12467701",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:33:35.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}