Even The Toughest NFL Players Struggle With Mental Health

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has cemented himself as one of the most dominant offensive lineman in the NFL. While his on-field performance has been nothing but stellar, his work off-field is even more admirable. From overcoming his battles with mental health to working with veterans in the Eagles community, Lane has done nothing but improve the lives of those around him and his own.
Because all of these accomplishments, the Eagles proudly nominate Lane Johnson as this year's Nationwide Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
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[@mrscorpiojohnson504]

As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression Lane is an inspiration. This really brought tears to my eyes

[@eagles]

We're all in this together 💚 No man is an island

[@rahliE777]

@@eaglesAmen!

[@aperron88]

What a legend. This man is standing proof that you can overcome difficulties in your own life. Football aside, we have to remember these NFL players are still human beings. Philly loves you Lane, and you've brought so much happiness to the philly fanbase and the people you've helped. Well deserved nomination for Man of the Year. Fly Eagles FLY!

[@Junglist5]

FACTS

[@bobbaker8263]

Couldn’t pick a better nomination for “ Man of The Year.” Best of luck Lane Johnson. Let’s go Eagles! 💚💚💚

[@zackbaldwin5672]

Couldn't pick better than nomination for "Man of The Year, "Beat of luck Last eagles! John and are Eagles happy Birthday, Anna 23 Zack 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@just_matt3937]

Struggling with mental health doesn't make you any less of a man. Sharing it with others (as hard as that may be) proves how much of a man you are. It was great to get insight into Lane's life off the field. I used to struggle with anxiety, and mental health has severely impacted some of my close friends and family. I'm so happy that the Lane and the Eagles shared this story. Congrats to Lane!

[@zackbaldwin5672]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳💥

[@poyznelf]

when your performance counts so much, you put so much pressure on yourself. Others put pressure on you. You can only perform if you take care of yourself. Proud of any person who stands up for their own health, mental, physical. He should be proud of himself for recognizing his own need and for helping to take the stigma off those who seek help. This team takes support of this city so seriously. I appreciate each one of them and they make Philly proud of each one of them.

[@v3rtigo.]

Big inspiration to me as not only a player but as a person. Lane is someone we should all strive to be like.

[@myrum2844]

Shoutout to Lane Johnson, hopefully we get a W on monday

[@NasirKnox1213]

have Faith

[@BCT-fx7wg]

Bro...Celek, Ertz, Barwin, Pederson, Long and Allen......smh. This is Genuine Respect. Is awesome because I've been a fan for so long it is heartwarming to see all these former Eagles take the time to show some brotherly love. Lane.....U da man. No doubt. Keep fighting brother.

[@dougwitus]

As someone who struggles with mental health I really appreciate someone of Lane Johnson’s caliber coming out about something like this, you could have everything but still be struggling much love to the man 🙏

[@mikegentile13]

So good to see how much he means to everyone! Go Lane!

[@dorothyclark8680]

Your definition of anxiety is spot on! i've NEVER been able to vocalize it the way you JUST did! thank you

[@tanisha7789]

I also am on anxiety and depression medication so I definitely understand lane

[@xTBrown13x]

Guys like Dak and Lane are real men. Not afraid to tackle this issue. You rep Philly well Lane! DC4L!

[@veronicachainey8066]

Very inspirational. Don’t stop. You are helping more people than you realize by putting yourself out there. ❤

[@Yagerbombs83]

Man i hope he wins Man of the Year. Mental health is such a huge issue right now and for it to affect him as much as it has, and for him to turn it around and just help people so they don't have to go through what he did... That's something we all need in this world. Now more than ever.

[@stephen1004]

Love Lane, truly exemplifies what it means to be a pro and is one of the most well deserving professional athletes in the world.

[@KakavashaForever]

Lane Johnson is a standup human being, seems like a great dude to know.

[@modarwiche9469]

Lane is the man! Make sure to go vote for him! No one more deserving

[@cjohnson025]

❤ this is real. Let's put the football game aside, and recognize that no one is too tough to reach out for help.

[@mcsuchnsuch]

Congrats Lane!! You’re awesome, I’m glad you’re apart of this team. Go Birds!! 🤙🏽

[@zackbaldwin5672]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 🥳 happy Birthday, Anna 23 🎉💥🎊

[@terrencehill7309]

This was so moving and touching we love ya Lane congratulations big man 💚🦅👏

[@rahliE777]

Legendary! I’m suffering from some of the same things right now, severe depression and anxiety that have come from health issues that I’ve had.. I’ve worked all my life in a “tough man” industry, mental health has always been for the “weak” in my eyes.. That was until I had my health stripped away from me, unable to work, drs unable to find what was wrong, months of tests and tests and bs while being locked in my house feeling like I’m fighting for my life really messed my head up and I didn’t even realize it until I got better and went back to work.. I just entered into a mental health program at my work, praise God it’s available to me, my prayers go up to anyone else out there struggling mentally cuz I know first hand it can cripple even the strongest of men! Truly appreciate what you’re doing brother, keep it going! Stay Blessed everyone!!! 🙏✝️🙌

[@lizc.3142]

Lane is a phenomenal person!! I hope he wins it

[@zackschelich1293]

I know how It Feels Ln., Johnson I’ve been there. I’ve been through the toughest times to talk this time when I was in a deep, deep depression I was very suicidal I always wanted to cut myself. I know how it feels but it’s great to not be depressed it’s it feels amazing to be happy and feel good. I know how you big fella

[@zackbaldwin5672]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🥳 happy Birthday Anna23 🎊💥

[@deborahbarnes6741]

It takes a strong man to admit to having mental health issues. Thank you, Lane, for your willingness to speak out

[@Big_Murphh]

Genuine, Real, Inspirational, Tough, Kind, Warrior.... Just a few words to describe this fella! I dont even know Lane, but i know it takes alot for a man to express himself, especially in the indusrty he works in, stereo type is typically "Tough, Hardcore, Never show weakness" kinda career... This mans got my UP-MOST respect, him and alot of others also, im a die hard Eagles fan and im glad my team is so tight with eachother, it shows, it helps when u feel like u need to talk to people, you can tell they have that, theyre a great team on and off the field... more like a family than a team!

[@Big_Murphh]

Oh yeah... He should be the Only nominee this year! GIVE MY GUY THE TITLE HE DESERVES!!!

[@SelfMadeJ]

You got my vote for sure as someone who deals with this on the daily basis.. Much respect! This video was heartwarming & eye opening. It’s amazing that he was still able to remain an All Pro/Hall of Fame athlete through the rough times. Go Birds !🦅 Make sure to cast in your votes for Lane Johnson !

[@zackbaldwin5672]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🥳🎊💥💯

[@Junglist5]

I KNEW I LOVED HIM FOR A REASON..HE SO WHOLESOME AND REAL AF!!

[@Izzymeyokee1]

Pray for U. Lane

[@fatyma_zahra]

Thank you to the Eagles for making this. I suffer from depression and anxiety. Exactly how Lane described it is how it feels. Im in tears. It's okay to say I'm not okay 🥹

[@Monkeybongbong11]

You have to love lane

[@zackschelich1293]

Yeah, absolutely

[@zackbaldwin5672]

happy Birthday, Anna 23🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳💥

[@yohaady]

Love you LJ

[@brandocommando2577]

God Bless and love and honor for all the love truly what it’s all about!!

[@misfitking_0143]

Depression comes from Outside Forces trying to Poison your Mind... ❤

[@blessed3106]

Lane when it is all said and done you will go down as one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all and for being open with the struggles you had to deal with. From every philly fan we love and appreciate you brotha🫡

[@amberj9745]

I went and voted for you, Lane! You have always been one of my favorites 💚

[@alexanderednie1205]

I’m not crying you’re crying!!!

[@Biotoze]

Doesn’t matter how big and strong you are when your brain is your biggest enemy. Powerful video

[@tay5901]

Eagles production team/social media team is top tier.

[@ryancampbell1847]

When this dude retires it's gonna be a sad day in Philly and we will lose a key core leader on this team and not to mention how much better this team is when he is on the feild.. something to be said for when your out we simply are not the same team.. dude is underrated and it's a shame just now he is getting recognition... Fuckin beast

[@djjoshski]

*Even though im a niner fan he is inspirational player*

[@marinanave6239]

Lane deserves the Walter Payton Man of The Year award, because he is an amazing guy both on and off the field, and I am thankful he is apart of this team/organization, go birds, we love you Lane

[@susanhenry5517]

He is the man I just love him and I am so glad that he is a eagle

[@jordansmobiledetailing5097]

Congratulations Lane. Keep up the good work and fight.

[@tuckerahrens1090]

God bless you are yours Lane

[@Afrado31]

🔥 🔥 🔥. Well deserved. Now like Graham. Said let's go get this ring. Go birds

[@firingallcylinders2949]

One of the best RTs to ever do it.

[@thomashauer6804]

legend

[@joannlewis8101]

We Love you Lane ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@eagles]

Let's get Lane the Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge! Vote for Lane here: bit.ly/47UV2ew

[@mintcarrier]

It’s amazing on even a post such as this that negative people find a way to say something disparaging.

[@phillipyangmusic]

LOVE ❤

[@AB_Plays]

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS TO WIN AND BE THE NUMBER 1 SEED AND WIN THE SUPER BOWL

[@zackbaldwin5672]

happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳Anna 23🎊💥

[@vripper2678]

That’s not what Christmas is about.

[@over4decadesafan3]

Next Christmas....😢

[@nickwalker5666]

I don’t think Lane had to worry about representing us well. He does great

[@dbrewphil]

🦅pave the lane

[@louis3953]

Best right tackle in the NFL. First ballot hall of famer. Hall of fame person.

[@NasirKnox1213]

GOO BIRDSSSS!!!!

[@PhillyJoker2394]

💪🦅💪🏈💪🦅💪

[@steven-wilson]

we better get a win Monday

[@1nickyd]

A big deal for the real deal. R/T we don't worry about and you are a showing that anyone can overcome whatever they struggle with.

[@riverahotsauce7945]

HOF #65 🐐 Go Birds 🦅

[@C1S5EDITZZZ]

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!

[@AB_Plays]

GO BIRDS

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

Yeah. Just what we need. Dudes talking about their FEEEEELINGS. Seriously, Man??

[@sab35263]

No message from Jalen to Lane? That’s too bad

[@Betty-Boop809]

You have no idea what goes on behind closed doors

[@brittneylomax5956]

Jalen is not his self

[@rocsreviews1230]

Bro didn’t know what mental health was till Brandon Brooks came around I’m not buying this

[@Gobirds01]

Your a Celtics fan no cares what you think fat boy

[@mintcarrier]

Good thing nobody asked you 😂

[@vripper2678]

I don’t support Lane Johnson.

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Why

[@Gobirds01]

Well that’s why you are the way you are tubby

[@mintcarrier]

Who cares? Oh you do… lame 🍑 🐶 😂

[@wdeagles05]

Man…. This hit home as an eagles fan and college athlete who day in and day out battles with mental health for almost a year now. Everything lane has said about anxiety and mental health is TRUE and I thank you Lane for speaking about this serious issue Lane we love you!!💚💚

[@jsleep2374]

I’m struggling with my mental health watching you guys play football … 🥲💔🍺🍻