PHILADELPHIA - Lane Johnson, an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, has gone on the record about his battle with anxiety and depression.In a Tweet shared Monday morning, Johnson explained that his experiences with anxiety and depression are to be cited for his continued struggles both on and off the field.
For the last two weeks, Johnson has been working to "restore" his personal life. He has been absent from Eagles game-play for the last three games. "Depression and anxiety are things I've dealt with for a long time and have kept hidden from my friends and family," Johnson wrote in the Tweet. "If you're reading this and struggling, please know that you are not alone."He then explained that he was looking forward to re-joining.