DeMarcus Lawrence confirms final NFL season after Super Bowl win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

DeMarcus Lawrence has announced that the 2026 NFL season will be his last, after receiving support from his wife, Sasha. Lawrence, having won his first Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks last season, initially planned to retire but decided to play one more year. His decision comes after a challenging period, including a Lisfranc foot injury limiting him to four games in 2024 while with the Dallas Cowboys. Lawrence joined the Seahawks on a three-year deal in 2025 and played a key role in their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. He will now take the field for one final season in pursuit of more memories with his family and teammates.
- •Lawrence won his first Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2025.
- •He plans to retire after the upcoming NFL season.
- •Sasha Lawrence supported his decision to continue playing.
- •Lawrence joined the Seahawks after 11 seasons with the Cowboys.
- •He dealt with injuries that affected his last year in Dallas.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys legend gets wife's green light for 'last year' after winning Super Bowl
"DeMarcus Lawrence announces his upcoming 13th NFL season will be his last after his wife gave him the green light to return to the Seahawks.
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