DeMarcus Lawrence reveals this season will be his last in NFL

Nypost · Aug 14, 2026 · 214 words · By Bryan Fonseca

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DeMarcus Lawrence is retiring after this season.

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What happened

DeMarcus Lawrence is retiring after this season.

Why it matters

The longtime Cowboy and Super Bowl Champion with last year’s Seahawks told Yahoo NFL reporter Jori Epstein on Friday that he would be calling it quits after the 2026 season, which will be his 13th in the league.

Common ground

“It was a tough process,” the defensive superstar said.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Boise State alum has 503 career tackles with 67.5 sacks, 24 forced fumbles, 21 pass deflections and two interceptions, including a pick-six in 2021.”

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Both Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm he attended Boise State University.

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web search NEUTRAL — Boise State University. Draft.He then attended Boise State University, which is located in Boise, Idaho. DeMarcus Lawrence then played college football for the Boise State Broncos football team.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/demarcus-lawrence

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web search NEUTRAL — DeMarcus Lawrence is an American professional football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL dr…
https://americanfootball.fandom.com/wiki/DeMarcus_Lawrence

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web search NEUTRAL — Editor’s note: This story has been updated since its original post date. Here are 10 things you might not know about Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence: 1. Tank.Lawrence attended Boise Sta…
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2023/07/04/10-thin…

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Claim 2: “Lawrence, 34, spent all but the last season in Dallas after being selected by the franchise in the second round (No. 34 overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft.”

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Evidence confirms he spent 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and signed with the Seattle Seahawks in March 2025, meaning he played for Dallas for all but his most recent season(s).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Dallas Cowboys' 66th in the National Football League (NFL), their 17th playing home games at AT&T Stadium, and their first under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. This was the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Dallas_Cowboys_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Dallas Cowboys' 67th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. They will attempt to improve on their 7–9–1 record from 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Dallas_Cowboys_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — DeMarcus Lawrence (born April 28, 1992) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Butle…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeMarcus_Lawrence

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Claim 3: “He earned an All-Pro nod and four Pro Bowl appearances with the Cowboys before earning a fifth with the Seahawks in 2025.”

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While web results confirm he joined the Seahawks in 2025 and was part of a Super Bowl win, the specific claim of a 2025 Pro Bowl appearance is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — DeMarcus Lawrence pegged the Seattle Seahawks 2025 season in texts to former Cowboys' Dez Bryant. The edge rusher also tried to recruit another former Cowboys great, wide receiver Dez Bryant.
https://12thmanrising.com/seahawks-demarcus-lawrence-bold-pr…

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web search NEUTRAL — 14, 2025, in Seattle. Asked if he felt there is a reputation bias for Carter, the higher draft choice with a year longer in the league who made the Pro Bowl his first two seasons and won a Super Bowl …
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/pro-bowl-snub-whatever-seah…

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web search NEUTRAL — Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence played at Boise State in 2012 and 2013 before spending 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.He signed with the Seahawks as a free agent in March 2025 and was an integral …
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/two-former-boise-state…

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Claim 4: “He earned an All-Pro nod and four Pro Bowl appearances with the Cowboys before earning a fifth with the Seahawks in 2025.”

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Multiple sources confirm he had four Pro Bowl appearances with the Dallas Cowboys.

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web search NEUTRAL — After 11 NFL seasons and four Pro Bowl appearances, all with the Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence hopes to wear a star on his helmet for his entire career. He played in just four games this past seas…
https://www.fox16.com/sports/sports-illustrated/bf5a302e/dem…

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web search NEUTRAL — FRISCO — DeMarcus Lawrence's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys came to an untimely and unfortunate end.The Cowboys were not in a position to keep him despite the many outstanding heights Lawrence reached…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/demarcus_lawrence_re…

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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Claim 5: “The Boise State alum has 503 career tackles with 67.5 sacks, 24 forced fumbles, 21 pass deflections and two interceptions, including a pick-six in 2021.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify the specific claim of a pick-six in 2021.

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Claim 6: “During last year’s playoff run, Lawrence forced three fumbles and recorded two sacks.”

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Claim 7: “Lawrence, 34, spent all but the last season in Dallas after being selected by the franchise in the second round (No. 34 overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft.”

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Wikipedia lists his birth date as April 28, 1992, and a Yahoo Sports web result explicitly states he is 34 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Seminoles competed in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Florida_State_Seminoles_f…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed "L.T.", is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the New Yo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Taylor

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Claim 8: “Last season, Lawrence started all 16 games in Seattle, forcing and recovering three fumbles — two for touchdowns — with six sacks and 53 tackles.”

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Claim 9: “Last season, Lawrence started all 16 games in Seattle, forcing and recovering three fumbles — two for touchdowns — with six sacks and 53 tackles.”

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Claim 10: “Lawrence, 34, spent all but the last season in Dallas after being selected by the franchise in the second round (No. 34 overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Lawrence was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round at pick 34 of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article contains an in-depth explanation of the history of the Dallas Cowboys, a professional American football team that competes in the National Football League (NFL).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Dallas_Cowboys

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Claim 11: “The longtime Cowboy and Super Bowl Champion with last year’s Seahawks told Yahoo NFL reporter Jori Epstein on Friday that he would be calling it quits after the 2026 season, which will be his 13th in the league.”

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Web results confirm the report from Jori Epstein regarding Lawrence's intention to retire after the 2026 season, which would be his 13th in the league (11 with Cowboys + 2 with Seahawks).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 season was the Dallas Cowboys' 58th in the National Football League (NFL), their 29th under the ownership of Jerry Jones, their 9th playing their home games at AT&T Stadium, and their 7th ful…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Dallas_Cowboys_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colin Rand Kaepernick ( KAP-ər-nik; born November 3, 1987) is an American civil rights activist and former professional football quarterback. He played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Foot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rayne Dakota Prescott (; born July 29, 1993) is an American professional football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississip…
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Claim 12: “Lawrence’s true breakout season in 2017 saw him record 14.5 sacks and finish fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.”

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Claim 13: “Lawrence’s true breakout season in 2017 saw him record 14.5 sacks and finish fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.”

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Claim 14: “DeMarcus Lawrence is retiring after this season.”

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Multiple independent web sources report that DeMarcus Lawrence will retire after the 2026 season, citing a report by NFL insider Jori Epstein.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, with reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle hosting New Engl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Giants_season

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Claim 15: “The Boise State alum has 503 career tackles with 67.5 sacks, 24 forced fumbles, 21 pass deflections and two interceptions, including a pick-six in 2021.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify the specific career statistics (tackles, sacks, etc.).

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