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DeMarcus Lawrence Announces 2026 Final NFL Season

8/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

DeMarcus Lawrence announced that the 2026 season will be his final NFL campaign.
He signed with the Seattle Seahawks after the Dallas Cowboys did not re-sign him following his injury-ridden 2024 season.
In 2025 he recorded 53 tackles, 20 quarterback hits, three forced fumbles and six sacks, helping Seattle win Super Bowl LX.
Lawrence finished his career with 67.5 sacks, 503 tackles and 146 quarterback hits.

History

Historical Context

John Elway retired after winning Super Bowl XXXIII in January 1999, capping a 16-year career with 300 passing touchdowns and 3,485 yards in his final season. His departure left the Denver Broncos struggling in 1999, illustrating how a star quarterback’s exit can destabilize a franchise. Later, as Broncos executive, Elway’s free-agency moves—most notably signing Peyton Manning—showed the lasting influence of veteran decisions on roster building.

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Story summary

DeMarcus Lawrence announced that the 2026 season will be his final NFL campaign.
He signed with the Seattle Seahawks after the Dallas Cowboys did not re-sign him following his injury-ridden 2024 season.
In 2025 he recorded 53 tackles, 20 quarterback hits, three forced fumbles and six sacks, helping Seattle win Super Bowl LX.
Lawrence finished his career with 67.5 sacks, 503 tackles and 146 quarterback hits.

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