Hankins signed a contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Hankins spent last season in Dallas, starting 14 regular-season games and racking up 27 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks. His presence should strengthen Seattle's defensive line against the run in 2024.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Starts 14 games for Dallas
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Hankins racked up 27 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two pass breakups across 14 regular-season appearances with the Cowboys in 2023.
Hankins missed three games down the stretch due to a high-ankle sprain, and he otherwise was unspectacular for Dallas while on the field. Now a pending unrestricted free agent and heading into his age-32 season, Hankins isn't necessarily a lock to secure another starting role for the 2024 campaign. His best prospects might be to re-sign with the Cowboys on a team-friendly deal.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Set to return Week 18
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Hankins (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Hankins was a limited participant in all three practices this week, and he will make his return from a three-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain. He'll slide into the starting defensive tackle spot alongside Osa Odighizuwa for the Cowboys' regular-season finale.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Could return Week 18
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Hankins (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Hankins has missed the Cowboys' last three games with a high-ankle sprain, but after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot at suiting up Sunday. If the 31-year-old is unable to make his return in Week 18, expect 2023 first-round pick Mazi Smith to see increased work on Dallas' defensive line.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Aiming to return to practice
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Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that Hankins (ankle) is expected to return to practice Wednesday after going through a workout Monday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Hankins sat out for a third straight week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Cowboys' Week 14 win over the Eagles. His practice participation this week will provide more clarity on his availability for the team's regular-season finale against the Commanders on Jan. 7.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Won't play Week 17
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Hankins (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hankins continue to nurse an ankle injury that occurred in Week 14 versus Philadelphia. He hasn't been able to play since and may not be close to a return given that he wasn't able to practice in any capacity again this week. Hankins had been gaining some traction as a pass rusher before getting hurt, tallying three sacks across the two games prior to the injury.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Missing second straight game
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Hankins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan reports.
Hankins missed all three practice sessions for the second straight week as he deals with a high-ankle sprain he sustained in Week 14 against the Eagles. Mazi Smith got extended snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Osa Odighizuwa in the Cowboys' Week 15 loss to the Bills, and the former figures to reprise that role for Sunday's game.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Won't play versus Buffalo
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Hankins (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hankins sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Cowboys' Week 14 win over the Eagles. He did not participate in practice all week and will miss his first game of the season. Mazi Smith, Neville Gallimore and Chauncey Golston are all candidates to fill in as the starting defensive tackle alongside Osa Odighizuwa for Sunday's game.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Has high-ankle sprain
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Hankins was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after leaving Sunday's 33-13 win over the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hankins is likely to miss additional game action, though Rapoport notes that the injury isn't viewed as severe. The defensive tackle is expected to return for the playoffs, if not sooner, though Hankins is scheduled to have an MRI to confirm the initial diagnosis.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Hurts ankle on SNF
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Hankins (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles,Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Hankins was hurt early in the third quarter. Mazi Smith is expected to see more playing time at defensive tackle for the duration of Haskins' absence.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Notches another sack
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Hankins totaled four tackles (three solo), including one sack, in Thursday's 41-35 Week 13 victory versus the Seahawks.
Hankins notched Dallas' only sack of the game when he brought down Geno Smith late in the third quarter. It was Hankins' third sack of the campaign, all of which have come over his past two contests. He recorded 7.0 sacks in his second NFL season back in 2014 but has just 10.5 sacks across 10 campaigns since.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Nabs two sacks in Thanksgiving rout
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Hankins posted four tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in a 45-10 Week 12 win over the Commanders on Thursday.
Hankins made his presence felt on Washington's first drive of the game when he brought down Sam Howell for an eight-yard loss on a first-down play. Hankins added another sack on a fourth-and-one play in the fourth quarter to send the Commanders to the sidelines. The pair of sacks were Hankins' first since he was with the Raiders in 2020.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Returning to Dallas
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Hankins agreed to a one-year deal with the Cowboys on Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
After he was acquired from the Raiders last October, Hankins appeared in five games and took 107 snaps on defense for Dallas, finishing with 10 tackles. Hankins is likely to garner a similar rotational role in 2023, but Dallas may add more pieces to its defensive line this offseason.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Activated from IR
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Hankins (pectoral) was activated off of injured reserve Monday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
After the 30-year-old suffered a strained pectoral muscle in Week 14 versus Houston, Hankins will be back on the field for Monday night's wild-card matchup with the Buccaneers, likely returning to a rotational role on the defensive line. Hankins has compiled 10 tackles while playing 107 defensive snaps with the Cowboys over five games this year.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Designated to return from IR
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Dallas designated Hankins (pectoral) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
As expected, Hankins will return to practice ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup after missing the final four games of the regular season with a strained pectoral. Head coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the week that he's very optimistic Hankins, along with Leighton Vander Esch (neck) and Tyler Biadasz (ankle), will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay. If that's the case, expect Hankins to garner a rotational role along the Cowboys' defensive line.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Should be ready for playoffs
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Hankins (pectoral) is expected to return for the wild-card round of the playoffs, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.
Hankins' return from IR can come no sooner than the start of the playoffs, but he will be eligible to return to the 53-man roster for the Cowboys' first playoff game. The potential return of the veteran defensive tackle would certainly be good news for the team's depth across their defensive front. For now, Quinton Bohanna and Carlos Watkins will continue to handle additional snaps.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Update to injury
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Hankins suffered a strained pec in Sunday's win over the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hankins suffered the injury in the second quarter and was unable to return. How quickly he'll be able to recover is still unknown, but his practice status in the days ahead should reveal more. His next chance to suit up will be Week 15 against the Jaguars.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Leaves with injury
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Hankins has exited Sunday's game against the Texans with a right shoulder injury, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.
Hankins departure will be a blow to the inside of the Cowboys defensive line. In his absence, Neville Gallimore and Carlos Watkins are candidates for increased opportunities.
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Cowboys' Johnathan Hankins: Not listed on injury report
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Hankins isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Hankins was inactive for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants due to an illness. However, he appears to have cleared the aliment and should be good to go for Sunday's primetime matchup against the Colts. Across three appearances with Dallas, the veteran defensive tackle has recorded four tackles while playing a rotational role.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Returns to practice Wednesday
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The Raiders activated Hankins (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list, and he returned to practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Hankins started training camp on the PUP list due to an unspecified injury, but he appears to be healthy heading into Week 2 of the preseason. The veteran defensive tackle totaled 38 tackles across 14 appearances last season and re-signed with Las Vegas this offseason.
