Landon Dickerson Commits to Eagles, But

It's been reported that Landon Dickerson's tumultuous 2025 season nearly led to his retirement, but the Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman isn't sure where that came from.

Dickerson affirmed he intends to keep playing, despite admitting he came back too early from surgery for a torn meniscus injury sustained during training camp in 2025.

The Eagles' starting left guard played 15 games last season, only missing Week 6 against the New York Giants and skipping Philadelphia's season finale vs Washington, despite dealing with ankle and knee injuries last year. He also started the Eagles' playoff game, a 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Landon Dickerson Regrets Returning to the Eagles Too Soon Last Year

Dickerson posted the 31st-best grade of 81 qualifying guards (67.2) according to Pro Football Focus. But he admitted he wasn't right early in the season, especially while playing at least 82% of offensive snaps each of the first four games and every offensive play Weeks 2-4.

"Not having a surgery a week before the first game feels good," Dickerson said. "I probably shouldn't have gone out there and played, but you live and you learn. You do stupid stuff when you're young. I learned [from] that mistake."

There were reports that Dickerson had considered retiring. But he pushed back against those.

"I feel good," Dickerson said. "I'm not sure where you guys got that from."

Despite his solid season, Dickerson's play dropped off down the stretch amid the injuries. He said he will try to be smarter and pick his spots better to sit out of practice and games if he isn't feeling good.

"I don’t think there’s any reason to be tough and play through it if it’s just going to wear you down," Dickerson said. "They don’t pay me to be hurt."

Landon Dickerson Explains His Trip to Colombia

Dickerson went to Colombia in the offseason for a stem-cell treatment on his knee that helped his recovery. He explained what went into that decision.

"It's really about finding what works for you," Dickerson said.

Dickerson said he learned of the treatment by talking to veterans from around the league. San Francisco tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk have gone through the treatment — though their treatment was in Panama — and Dickerson lauded Colombia while saying the treatment was about him committing to his career.

"I was trying to look to get treatment and keep my body healthy," Dickerson said. "This is my job after all, so I'm trying to explore all avenues to keep my body feeling good."