The Seahawks released Hankins (back) from the reserve/non-football injury list with a non-injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins' tenure in Seattle has come to an end after he had been on the non-football injury list since August. The 33-year-old won't be able to return this season, but he will look to get healthy and catch on with another team in time for the start of the 2026 campaign.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Hankins (back) will not return from the reserve/non-football injury list this season, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins will spend the remainder of the 2025 campaign on the reserve/NFI list due to the back injury he suffered in August. The 33-year-old veteran re-signed with Seattle on a one-year deal over the offseason, positioning him to hit free agency in 2026.

Hankins (back) won't play in Seattle' Week 9 matchup versus the Commanders, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins doesn't appear close to returning, as he's still recovering from the back injury that landed him on the reserve/non-football injury list back in August. While there's currently no timetable for his return, once healthy, the 33-year-old should provide additional depth along the defensive line.

Hankins (back) was moved to the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins will miss the first four games of the regular season as a result of this move. The veteran defensive tackle saw significant playing time on the interior of Seattle's defensive line last season, accruing 30 tackles (15 solo) in 17 games.

The Seahawks placed Hankins (back) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Wednesday that Hankins was diagnosed with a back injury, but there's optimism that the issue won't keep the veteran sidelined for the long term. Hankins opted to re-sign with the Seahawks in late April after a solid 2024 campaign in which he recorded 30 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception in 17 regular-season games.

The Seahawks re-signed Hankins to a one-year deal Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins will return to Seattle where he racked up 30 tackles (15 solo), with 1.0 sacks, and an interception across 17 games played during the 2024 campaign. The 2013 second-round pick will likely compete with Byron Murphy (back) for the team's starting nose tackle spot.

Hankins finished the 2024 season with 30 total tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception over 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins built off of an impressive 2023 campaign with the Cowboys, appearing in all 17 regular-season games with the Seahawks in 2024, snatching his first career interception in the process. The 32-year-old is an unrestricted free agent heading into the offseason and he'll likely sign a one-year deal with his next destination for the fifth straight year.

Hankins recorded a sack in Seattle's 30-18 win over Arizona on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran nose tackle has 25 total tackles (12 solo) and an interception in a limited role this season. Hankins played on 15 snaps Sunday, and he has not played on more than 40 in a game all year.

Hankins signed a contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hankins spent last season in Dallas starting 14 regular-season games and racking up 27 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and two pass breakups. His presence should strengthen the deep of Seattle's defensive line in 2024.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.