According to a new report, a key member of the Seattle Seahawks defense, which powered the team to a Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots, is considering hanging up the cleats after taking home the title.
Pass rusher Demarcus Lawrence, a star addition from free agency, is considering retirement and is not committed to play in 2026 at this point in the offseason, ESPN’s Brady Henderson said during an appearance on Seattle Sports show Bump and Stacy.
Lawrence still has two years left on his deal, a three-year, $32.5 million contract signed in 2025.
The defender had six sacks, two fumbles returned for touchdowns, and provided leadership, earning a Pro Bowl invitation.
After playing for more than a decade with the Dallas Cowboys, serving as the franchise’s lead pass rusher for years until the arrival of Micah Parsons, Lawrence moved on to get a fresh start, joining an elite Seahawks defense.
He joined Seattle to win a Super Bowl, or at the very least get to play in one, something which has eluded him during his time as a Cowboy. All it took him was one try, and he can now claim a spot in NFL history.
Why did Lawrence join the Seahawks?
Head coach Mike McDonald, a renowned defensive mind, convinced Lawrence to join the team by offering a chance to win.
“Just being real about the situation, understanding that football is not for long for any player and understanding my window for opportunity is closing,” Lawrence said. “I don’t have long to play this game. I have to win now, and I understood what Seattle was building up here, and I just wanted to be a part of it.”
At 33, it is hard to see him coming back now that questions are starting to emerge in his head and about all that he has achieved in his career. There is nothing left to prove for him, but if he still wants to play, the Seahawks will likely welcome him back with open arms, especially with the impact that he had.
“Demarcus means a lot,” defensive tackle Jarran Reed told NFL.com. “He came over here from the Cowboys, and I think that was the player that we needed, the dark horse that we needed to change our defense.
“He rushes good, he plays well, he causes turnovers, his effort is unbelievable and he’s a great teammate.”
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