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Philly's longest-tenured athletes after Lane Johnson retirement
Lane Johnson's retirement reshapes Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list.
In brief
Lane Johnson's retirement reshapes Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list. Lane Johnson's retirement shifts Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list, with Sean Couturier now leading the Eagles' longest-tenured players. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Lane Johnson's retirement
Lane Johnson called it a career four games into his 14th season after what was easily one of the most accomplished and beloved runs in both Eagles and Philadelphia sports history.
Johnson's retirement impact
His retirement shakes up the picture for the city's longest-tenured athletes, changing the list of the 10 longest-tenured athletes in Philadelphia.
Sean Couturier
Sean Couturier, 33, has 15 seasons with the Flyers since 2011, making him the longest-tenured professional athlete in Philadelphia.
Aaron Nola
Aaron Nola, 33, has 12 seasons with the Phillies since 2015, remaining a key part of the team despite recent playoff losses.
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid, 32, has 11 seasons with the Sixers since 2016, navigating injuries and playoff failures to stay in the league.
Travis Konecny
Travis Konecny, 29, has 11 seasons with the Flyers since 2016, serving as a team leader through the Flyers' turbulent decade.
Jake Elliott
Jake Elliott, 31, has 10 seasons with the Eagles since 2017, becoming the Eagles' longest-tenured player after Lane Johnson's retirement.
Travis Sanheim
Travis Sanheim, 30, has 10 seasons with the Flyers since 2017, evolving into a top-pairing defenseman for the Flyers.
Dallas Goedert
Dallas Goedert, 31, has 9 seasons with the Eagles since 2018, returning after initially being thought to be his farewell tour.
Jordan Mailata
Jordan Mailata, 29, has 7 seasons with the Eagles since 2020, becoming the new elder statesman of the Eagles' offensive line.
J.T. Realmuto
J.T. Realmuto, 35, has 8 seasons with the Phillies since 2019, once the best catcher in baseball but now declining.
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper, 33, has 8 seasons with the Phillies since 2019, a star who has seen the Phillies go backwards after his signing.
Honorable mention
Zach Ertz's reunion with the Eagles this season brings him up to 10 years in Philadelphia across two stints.
What happens next
The Phillies face a crossroads after losing to the Braves in the Wild Card round, with Harper as the biggest lightning rod for frustrations.
The bottom line
Lane Johnson's retirement shifts Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list, with Sean Couturier now leading the Eagles' longest-tenured players.
