Veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is retiring after 12 NFL seasons, bringing an end to a long professional career that concluded with the Seattle Seahawks. The retirement news was reported on July 30 by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who said Hankins informed him of the decision.
Hankins exits the league as a 433-tackle veteran, a mark highlighted in the report about his retirement. His final NFL chapter came in Seattle, where the Seahawks were the last team he suited up for before stepping away from the game.
The announcement closes the book on a lengthy run for a player who spent more than a decade working on the interior of an NFL defensive line. Reaching 12 seasons is a notable achievement at any position, and especially for a defensive tackle who plays in the middle of the action.
For Seattle, the news means Hankins' last appearance in the NFL will remain tied to the Seahawks. His retirement now stands as the final update in a career defined by durability, experience and a strong total tackle count over 12 seasons.
