Johnathan Hankins Expects DeMarcus Lawrence to Return

Although there has been no official word on his status, retired defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins believes his former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence will return to the Seattle Seahawks for the 2026 season. Hankins, who remains well-connected within the league, stated he expects Lawrence to continue playing in pursuit of a second Super Bowl title. Lawrence's potential return would be a significant boost for the Seahawks' defensive edge depth.