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Johnathan Hankins retires after 13 seasons in the NFL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:03 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Johnathan Hankins retires after 13 seasons in the NFL

Summary

Johnathan Hankins has announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons. The former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle, who was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, played for several teams including the Colts and Raiders. Hankins had 14 starts for the Cowboys in 2023 but missed the entire 2025 season due to a back injury. Over his career, he appeared in 169 games, recording 433 tackles and 18.5 sacks. His retirement leaves a significant gap on the Cowboys' defensive line, which recently acquired notable talent to strengthen their interior defense.

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•Hankins was taken with the 49th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
•He played for the Giants, Colts, Raiders, Cowboys, and Seahawks.
•He posted 142 career starts and 433 total tackles.
•After his 2025 injury, he was released by the Seahawks.
•Hankins finishes with approximately $36.9 million in career earnings.

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Former Dallas Cowboys starting defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins has retired from the NFL following 13 seasons. The post Former Dallas Cowboys Starter Retires After 13 Seasons appeared first on HEAVY.
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