Lane Johnson opens up about his mental health struggles | Michael Smith Gets It | NBC Sports

[@ldeckerhendry]

As a person who has struggled with depression for over 50 years, I appreciate and applaud Lane's openness and honesty. People who don't struggle with mental illness usually think those who do are weak and just need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps or pray harder. Thank you sooooooo much, Lane Johnson, for shining a light!!!❤

[@journeylvr]

@ldeckerendry Those who know- know. People are so quick to make judgments. I’ve struggled with panic attacks, depression and anxiety most of my adult life. I am now on an even keel. I appreciate every moment where I feel at peace. No one is immune to experiencing mental stress. I don’t like the term , “ mental illness”. I think that term needs to be retired!!!

[@christianwright9053]

I agree with you totally far as the term needing to be retired, If people's heart , souls, and spirits are struggling and depressed and sad, that's not illness, it's a hurting of the spirit and soul, yes, there are people who clealry have mental illness, but to just just through a blanket diagonis over every sad and trying time in life isn't an illness, thank you again for your perspective and insight, I totally agree!@@journeylvr

[@ZooZoo293]

Im right there with you. Don't people think if we could "pick ourselves up" we would?? Be well, friend.

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Especially since...with no disresect...men are more reluctant to open up pect

[@slr8170]

I love Lanes transparency about his struggle with his mental health. And I’m happy he was made captain the team loves him!

[@kittengirl3986]

He's so humble, he's got some pipes! 👏👏

[@amystery7754]

I can see how much effort it takes for what he's sharing. He is a great player, team mate and role model.

[@mattswan90]

From someone who has battled depression for years, I completely respect and relate to his insight. Not only can I appreciate his vulnerabilities and shining them into this masculine profession, I notice how articulate and intelligent this man is as well. Proud to be an Eagles fan! Hats off to Lane

[@1987best]

Wonderful job Mr. Lane Johnson. Helping people also helps yourself. You are a very strong man mentally to reach out and get the help you needed. Now you share it! I've battled 56 years and admire what you have done and are still doing!

[@RJ_Cormac]

Love this guy, very preceptive and able to guide others with their problems.

[@Gdub33]

He's so awesome. Right down to him being shy and getting super red during the interview. He's a hero in my eyes! Now that the broncos suck I guess.....fly eagles fly!

[@lauradavis8949]

LANE YOU ARE THE STRONGEST GUY INSIDE OUT THANKYOU FOR SHAREING IT HELPS SO MANY THAT JUST NEEDS TO TALK THESE TROUBLES OUT WITH SOME ONE THATS BEEN THERE AN REALLY KNOWS THE FEEL OVE WHAT OTHERS ARE GOING THREW UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN IN THOSE TRENCHES WALKED A BIT IN THOSE SHOES YOU JUST CAN'T HELP TOO MUCH TO PULL SOMEBODY UP AN OUT OVE A DITCH IS HOW MOST FEEL THANKYOU AGAIN LANE. LAURA LAKELAND FLORIDA USA HERE ❤❤❤😅

[@brianlockwood3073]

I met Lane and he gave me his practice worn jersey and signed it. He is a humble dude.

[@amystery7754]

Lane is the Dude. His team loves him and if he got Kelce to sing, power to that dude. Know Kelce loves him ❤️

[@CarolMoore-ej5ip]

I'm going to pray for him what an amazing person, God bless you sir

[@selinamoist4761]

What an amazing human being he is. This was an amazing interview.

[@OingoBoingo-eg2cw]

One day at a time my Brother❤

[@furball4ever526]

Thank you for being so open, Lane.

[@deborahhill988]

Lane Johnson is amazing!

[@GrammyDawe]

You are an awesome in so many ways and you help and give courage to more people than you will ever know; bless your big heart and, yes you CAN sing, you have a great voice and you are one heck of a great football player!!! 🤗

[@Sjohnston1928]

Lane, you are not a mediocre singer. Your voice is very good and I think you would make an awesome country music recording artist. Pretty Papers is one of my favorite songs on the new album.

[@ElpanaAle463]

I needed this today. People with struggles knows what he went through

[@jorgeaguilar5927]

Good thing he talked about his mental health !people think that just because you make so much money you don’t have issues you are wrong .

[@gracenmercy579]

He is human like every one in the world

[@kandikane923]

He sings really good! Jordan and Jason too! They look like they had a lot of sun making Christmas album. Thank you Lane for sharing your story with depression. You’re an outstanding human being. All the best to you.❤️

[@karimahmed7850]

love lane Johnson Honesty about mental health!!! great conversation help others about mental health.

[@threeravens1788]

Lane Johnson: Man Amazing

[@88oaks54]

Thank you Lane!!!!

[@vinecottage]

God Bless you Lane!❤🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@paulfedor9828]

Lane Johnson , HOF, one of greatest eagles ever......gym owner

[@ohanaathletics8953]

These guys are so fun. Baltimore squad checkin in hoping it ends up a Ravens/Eagles super bowl bc my wife and I are a house divided with these two teams and we'd get to go to Vegas for the Super Bowl

[@funp2154]

Thx Lane ✌️💙

[@lalorespicio]

This some MAN man shit right here

[@tammyboon6259]

I gotta say on the side, he can REALLY SING!!!! Jason Kelce's right, he could be a country singer!!! I actually re-listened to a clip of him singing b/c immediately his voice reminded me of someone's?!?! I replayed it, & his voice LITERALLY, his tone sounds like Chris Stapleton's!!!!!

[@ellenlawrence3583]

❤

[@greggphelps7643]

He just wants to be center in a offense that never runs shotgun... I grew up around little boys like this

[@Ra7111]

You're making millions of dollars, cry for me. I mean, are you really seriously up there talking about this nonsense?

[@martinbrault]

Do you think his openness about his unhappiness has helped anyone come to terms with their own struggles?

[@amystery7754]

You show your ignorance and depravity with your comment. Get back to your couch, or whatever.

[@Ra7111]

@@amystery7754 cry for me because you are the ignorant one

[@amystery7754]

@@Ra7111 you're on your couch, right?

[@willou901]

He makes it more acceptable for others to be open and potentially receive treatment. It’s not like he’s sharing a Facebook post about his struggles.