Veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins has retired, bringing his NFL career to a close after 12 seasons. The 34-year-old confirmed the decision to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report, officially ending a long run in the league.
Hankins spent more than a decade as an experienced presence on the defensive line. His retirement closes the book on a career that made him one of the league's longtime veteran interior defenders.
The report noted that Hankins did not play for the Seahawks. Even so, the main development is clear: he has decided to hang up his cleats after 12 NFL seasons.
For teams and fans who followed his career, the announcement marks the end of a notable stretch for a player who remained in the league well into his 30s. Hankins now steps away from football after more than a decade as a veteran defensive tackle.
