Former Raiders defensive lineman Denico Autry just recently retired, but he’s not the only former player for the team to retire. Another defensive lineman will be joining him.
Johnathan Hankins announced to NFL insider Jordan Schultz that he has decided to retire from football after 12 seasons.
Hankins first came into the NFL as a second-round pick of the New York Giants. He lasted four seasons there and then spent a season with the Indianapolis Colts.
He signed with the Raiders in 2018 and ended up becoming a mainstay for the franchise. Hankins played in Oakland and Las Vegas for five years, which was his longest tenure with any team.
He was an important player for the franchise, having started 61 games across those five seasons. He was never a strong pass rusher for the team, but proved to be valuable in the run game. He was part of the last Raiders team to make the playoffs in 2021.
After his time in Las Vegas, Hankins spent two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He then went to the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, which ended up being his final season, as he didn’t play in 2025 due to injury. He likely would’ve liked another chance to play, but a 12-year career is still an achievement to be proud of.
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