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: Could be nearing return
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Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Hankins (pectoral) is trending toward returning from IR ahead of the wild-card matchup against Tampa Bay, Patrik Taylor of the team's official site reports.
Hankins has been sidelined on injured reserve since sustaining a strained pectoral during the Week 14 win again Houston. While Dallas still has not designated him to return to practice, McCarthy said that he's "very optimistic" the 30-year-old defensive lineman, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) and center Tyler Biadasz (ankle) will all be able to suit up against the Buccaneers on Monday, Jan. 16. Hankins has recorded 10 tackles over five games with the Cowboys this season, and he'll likely reprise a rotational role when available again.
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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: Could make playoff return
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Team owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Hankins (pectoral) will miss the rest of the regular season but could be "back for the playoffs," Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Hankins is expected to miss at least the next four weeks due to a pectoral strain, but it sounds like he could be available during the postseason for Dallas. The veteran has handled an important depth role for the Cowboys' defensive line across five appearances this season, and he played another five games for the Raiders.
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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.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Lands on PUP list
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The Raiders placed Hankins on the PUP list due to an unspecified injury.
Until Hankins is activated from the PUP list, he won't be eligible to take part in practices with the Raiders, who will open their training camp later this month. If he remains on the team's PUP list past Aug. 23, he won't be eligible to return until Week 5.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Available against Bengals
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Hankins (back) is active for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Bengals.
Hankins was questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup due to a back injury, but he'll be able to play through the issue for a second straight week. He's totaled 12 tackles (six solo) and a pass defense across his last five appearances.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Available against Chargers
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Hankins (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Hankins didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned to the field in a limited capacity Friday. As a result, he'll be available in Sunday's regular-season finale following a two-game absence.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: May return Sunday
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Hankins (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Hankins missed Week 16 against the Broncos due to the back injury but could be back on the field for the Raiders this weekend. Solomon Thomas could have a larger role at defensive tackle if Hankins is unavailable again.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Out for Sunday
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Hankins (back) is inactive for Sunday against the Broncos.
Hankins was unable to practice all week with the injury. In his absence, Darius Philon and Solomon Thomas will see extra work at defensive tackle.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Rejoins active roster
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Hankins (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hankins was deemed a high-risk close contact after Clelin Ferrell tested positive for the the virus earlier in the week, but he's back in time for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs. The 28-year-old had one tackle and played a season-low 38 percent of defensive snaps during Week 10.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Placed on COVID-19 list
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The Raiders placed Hankins on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.
Hankins was considered a high-risk close contact after Clelin Ferrell tested positive for the virus Tuesday. Hankins will be eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs as long as he continues to test negative this week leading up to the game.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Inks two-year deal with Oakland
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Hankins signed a two-year contract with the Raiders on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hankins signed a one-year deal with the Raiders prior to last season and ended up proving his worth in 2018 after appearing in 15 games and recording 36 total tackles. It was, however, the first time sine 2015 that Hankins failed to record a sack across a single season.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Makes season-high nine tackles Sunday
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Hankins accounted for nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 42-28 loss to the Colts.
Hankins had amassed just six tackles all season before a nine-tackle performance Sunday, but the starting defensive tackle has yet to record a sack in six games. Hankins also tied his season high in defensive snaps with 57 on Sunday, so he'll look to re-energize before Thursday's tilt against the 49ers.
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Raiders' Johnathan Hankins: Collects pair of fumble recoveries
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Hankins accounted for two solo tackles and two fumble recoveries in Sunday's 45-42 overtime win over the Browns.
Hankins had remained relatively quiet in terms of production through his first two games with the Raiders, but he landed on a pair of fumbles to aid in two forced turnovers for the defense Sunday. He'll continue to work alongside rookies P.J. Hall and Maurice Hurst at defensive tackle.
