Stephen A. Smith apologizes after Lane Johnson mental health comments
Smith faced backlash after questioning Lane Johnson’s midseason retirement and making comments critics said downplayed mental health; Trey Wingo called the remarks 'embarrassing.'
A new controversy involving ESPN star Stephen A. Smith is drawing attention across the sports world after comments he made about retired Philadelphia Eagles standout Lane Johnson sparked widespread criticism. According to multiple reports, Smith questioned Johnson’s decision to retire four games into the 2026 NFL season and made remarks that many viewers felt minimized the seriousness of mental health struggles, Yahoo! reported.