The Seahawks signed defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, adding a veteran presence to their defensive line.
Hankins, 31, spent last season and part of the 2022 season with the Cowboys working with current Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who spent the past three seasons as Dallas' defensive line coach. Last year, Hankins started 14 games, recording 3.0 sacks, 27 tackles and two passes defensed.
A 2013 second-round pick out of Ohio State, Hankins became a starter in his second season with the Giants, and over an 11-year career with the Giants, Colts, Raiders and Cowboys, he has started 134 of 152 games played, recording 403 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 39 tackles for loss, 12 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Hankins will give the Seahawks size—he is listed at 6-foot-2, 320 pounds—and experience to add to a defensive line rotation that is returning three of its top players from last season in Leonard Williams, Dre'Mont Jones and Jarran Reed
The Seahawks signed veteran defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins on March 19, 2024. Hankins has gone on to play for the Giants, Colts, Raiders and most recently, the Dallas Cowboys.
Ohio State defenders Jermale Hines (7), Brian Rolle (36), Johnathan Hankins (52) and Cameron Heyward (97) gang tackle Marshall running back Martin Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Ohio State running back Jordan Hall (7) is tackled by Johnathan Hankins (52) during an NCAA college football Spring Game Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
Ohio State's Johnathan Hankins (52) grabs the face mask of Nebraska's Rex Burkhead, right, while going after quarterback Taylor Martinez, center, in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Nebraska defeated Ohio State 34-27. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
Ohio State defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Ohio State won the game 52-49. (AP Photo/Sam Riche)
Ohio State defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Ohio State won the game 52-49. (AP Photo/Sam Riche)
Ohio State University defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins runs field drills at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Ohio State defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
New York Giants' Johnathan Hankins (96) reacts as Philadelphia Eagles' Evan Mathis looks on during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Houston Texans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, left, and strong safety Antrel Rolle celebrate after Hankins forced a fumble from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass while New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) attempts to block it during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) as defensive end Robert Ayers (91), right, helps during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. The Jaguars won 25-24.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) passes as he is hit by New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason, center, struggles for yardage as New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle, left, and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, right, defend during the second half of NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) blocks New York Giants' Johnathan Hankins (95) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) lays on the field after being sacked by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) as Mike Patterson (93) and Johnathan Hankins (95) stand near during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) runs on the field with teammates Jonathan Casillas (52) and Jay Bromley (96) before an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Baltimore Ravens' Ryan Jensen (66) blocks New York Giants' Johnathan Hankins (95) as Terrance West (28) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) pushes for extra yards against New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52), defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) reacts after Chicago Bears kicker Connor Barth (4) missed a field goal during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) is hit as he throws by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Johnathan Hankins (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Johnathan Hankins (95) lines up across from Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jermey Parnell (78) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 30-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs against Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws as he's hit by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell is tackled by Oakland Raiders' Johnathan Hankins, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) is pushed out of bounds by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Las Vegas Raiders' Johnathan Hankins reacts after recovering a fumble during the first half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) reacts after a defensive stop in the second half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas (92) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) celebrate sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) rushes against Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner, center, is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) pictured before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
