# Philly's longest-tenured athletes after Lane Johnson retirement

> Lane Johnson's retirement reshapes Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list.
- Title: Philly's longest-tenured athletes after Lane Johnson…
- Summary: Lane Johnson's retirement reshapes Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list. Lane Johnson's retirement shifts Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes…
- Keywords: philly, lane johnson, sean couturier, aaron nola, joel embiid, travis konecny, jake elliott, travis sanheim, dallas goedert, jordan mailata, j.t. realmuto, bryce harper
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/longest-tenured-philly-athletes-2026-sean-couturier-aaron-nola-joel-embiid-lane-johnson-retirement
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:24:51.934+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: philly, lane johnson, sean couturier, aaron nola, joel embiid, travis konecny, jake elliott, travis sanheim, dallas goedert, jordan mailata, j.t. realmuto, bryce harper
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lane Johnson's retirement shifts Philadelphia's longest-tenured athletes list, with Sean Couturier now leading the Eagles' longest-tenured players.