The Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl LX will carry with it long-lasting memories for those involved with the organization and fans, of course, but it will likely bring changes, too. Players can up their asking prices in free agency, or, in the case of veteran DeMarcus Lawrence, he could simply call it a career.
That is according to what ESPN's Brady Henderson recently told Seattle Sports 710 AM. To be sure, the Seahawks insider wasn't saying that Lawrence was definitely retiring, but that the team wasn't sure what he would do, and those around the edge rusher weren't sure what his future held either.
Henderson said, "This is a guy who's 33 years old, his wife just gave birth...And he just won a Super Bowl for the first time in his career. So if there was ever a situation where a guy could decide to ride off into the sunset, it could be (Lawrence)."
Seattle Seahawks insider says DeMarcus Lawrence could be weighing retirement
The edge rusher has a lot to think about, of course. He stayed healthy in 2025, his first season with the Seahawks after playing his entire career up until last year with the Dallas Cowboys, and he was extremely important to head coach Mike Macdonald's defense both on the field and in the locker room. His leadership would be missed.
Lawrence also left Dallas because he said he wanted a real chance to win the Super Bowl elsewhere. He didn't expect to win one with the Cowboys, and, thankfully, he chose wisely in signing with Seattle. He was clearly a big reason for the team's success, too.
At 33, he is obviously closer to the end of his career than the beginning, so why not go out on the highest of highs after winning a title, especially as he is fully healthy? He has probably earned enough money during his career to provide for his wife and six children easily for the rest of their lives. His career earnings total $140,802,669, according to Spotrac.
The problem for the Seattle Seahawks would be that the team would potentially need to rebuild its edge rusher group. DeMarcus Lawrence would retire, Boye Mafe might sign elsewhere in free agency, and some have speculated the team could release Uchenna Nwosu, who carries a cap hit of nearly $20 million in 2026.
The hope is that Lawrence returns, stays healthy and productive again, and is signed for two more seasons, and helps Seattle to another Super Bowl victory. He obviously has a right to do what he wants, though. He's earned that.