Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence announces his final NFL season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"With six children and his wife, Sasha, back in Dallas, the veteran edge rusher says he has just one season left.
"DeMarcus Lawrence is giving a title defense his shot for his last season in the NFL
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:25 PMSeahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence announces 2026 will be his last season
DeMarcus Lawrence is giving a title defense his shot for his last season in the NFL
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:08 PMSeahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence says 'this will be my last year' in NFL
With six children and his wife, Sasha, back in Dallas, the veteran edge rusher says he has just one season left.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:04 PMDeMarcus Lawrence says this will be his final season
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.
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