Johnathan Hankins retires after 12 seasons in the NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Johnathan Hankins has announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons, confirmed by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The defensive tackle spent his final season with the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, where he recorded 30 tackles and one interception. He faced a back injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season, prompting his retirement decision. Hankins concludes his career with 433 tackles, 18.5 sacks, and 169 games played, having also played for the Giants, Colts, Raiders, and Cowboys during his tenure.
- •Hankins played 169 career games and registered 433 tackles.
- •He last played in 2024 for the Seahawks, making an impact in all 17 games.
- •A back injury prevented his participation in the 2025 season.
- •Hankins was re-signed by the Seahawks after a productive 2024 season.
- •His retirement announcement was made on July 30, 2026.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks’ 433-Tackle Veteran Announces Retirement After 12 Seasons
"The Seattle Seahawks were the final team Johnathan Hankins suited up for, and the veteran defensive tackle is now calling it a career.NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on July 30 that Hankins told him he is retiring after 12 NFL seasons.Schultz noted that Hankins appeared in 169 career games and built a reputation as one […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ 433-Tackle Veteran Announces Retirement After 12 Seasons appeared first on HEAVY.
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