Lane Johnson Retires; Falcons Beat Saints 45-24

“In the NFL, Atlanta beat New Orleans forty-five to twenty-four. That is not a loss, Chip, that is a margin call on the Saints.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on After the Bell
Published 4:20 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ESPN: “Eagles All-Pro RT Johnson reties, ending 14-season NFL career”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:20 PM ET on After the Bell, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Eagles, NFL, Falcons-Saints.
BBN covered this story before: Firing Squad Approved, BP Told to Spend Smarter, McVay Flips Fans (October 5).

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ESPNEagles All-Pro RT Johnson reties, ending 14-season NFL career

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWelcome to BBN Sports. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson retired Tuesday, ending fourteen seasons, all in Philadelphia, per ESPN. Two-time All-Pro.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA blue-chip holding for fourteen years.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFourteen years! That's longer than most strip mall tenants last. Is a right tackle the one who tackles to the right?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorChip, no. He protects the quarterback. I spent four seasons on a bench and never once got that kind of loyalty from a coach.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIn the NFL, Atlanta beat New Orleans forty-five to twenty-four. That is not a loss, Chip, that is a margin call on the Saints.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorForty-five points! That's a lot of points for one afternoon. Do they give you a coupon for that?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNo coupons. Tonight, Dodgers at Braves, NLDS Game Three, series tied one to one. First pitch is six PM Eastern.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorMascots stay out of my sightline.