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Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence announces his final NFL season

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:26 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence announces his final NFL season

Summary

DeMarcus Lawrence, the Seattle Seahawks defensive end, has confirmed that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL. In an interview, the veteran player reflected on his career achievements, which include six forced fumbles and a Super Bowl title last season. With his family in Dallas, Lawrence, in his 13th year, indicated a desire to end his playing career after this season. He previously considered retirement after the 2025 season but has now decisively stated his intention to retire following the upcoming campaign.

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•Lawrence announces 2026 will be his final NFL season.
•He played every game in the 2025 season and helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl.
•Lawrence previously thought about retirement after the 2025 season.
•He has recorded 53 tackles and six sacks in his first year with Seattle.
•Lawrence had a successful career with the Dallas Cowboys before joining Seattle.

Latest Updates

1:53 AMESPN NFL — Seahawks' Lawrence confirms this season his last
9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence announces 2026 will be his last season
9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence says 'this will be my last year' in NFL
9:04 PMYahoo Sports — DeMarcus Lawrence says this will be his final season

What they're saying

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Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence thought about retiring after the 2025 season, but he won't go through the same process after the 2026 campaign.
— Yahoo Sports