JOHNATHAN HANKINS NEWS

Activated from IR Hankins (pectoral) was activated off of injured reserve Monday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact After the 30-year-old suffered a strained pectoral muscle in Week 14 versus Houston, Hankins will be back on the field for Monday night's wild-card matchup with the Buccaneers, likely returning to a rotational role on the defensive line. Hankins has compiled 10 tackles while playing 107 defensive snaps with the Cowboys over five games this year.

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Designated to return from IR Dallas designated Hankins (pectoral) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact As expected, Hankins will return to practice ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup after missing the final four games of the regular season with a strained pectoral. Head coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the week that he's very optimistic Hankins, along with Leighton Vander Esch (neck) and Tyler Biadasz (ankle), will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay. If that's the case, expect Hankins to garner a rotational role along the Cowboys' defensive line.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be nearing return Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Hankins (pectoral) is trending toward returning from IR ahead of the wild-card matchup against Tampa Bay, Patrik Taylor of the team's of...

Impact Hankins has been sidelined on injured reserve since sustaining a strained pectoral during the Week 14 win again Houston. While Dallas still has not designated him to return to practice, McCarthy said that he's "very optimistic" the 30-year-old defensive lineman, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) and center Tyler Biadasz (ankle) will all be able to suit up against the Buccaneers on Monday, Jan. 16. Hankins has recorded 10 tackles over five games with the Cowboys this season, and he'll likely reprise a rotational role when available again.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for playoffs Hankins (pectoral) is expected to return for the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Hankins' return from IR can come no sooner than the start of the playoffs, but he will be eligible to return to the 53-man roster for the Cowboys' first playoff game. The potential return of the veteran defensive tackle would certainly be good news for the team's depth across their defensive front. For now though, Quinton Bohanna and Carlos Watkins will continue to handle that role.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Cowboys placed Hankins (pectoral) on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact As expected, Hankins lands on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a pectoral strain. However, the veteran defensive tackle will have a chance to be activated for the Cowboys' potential playoff run. Hankins made 10 appearances during the 2022 regular season (split between Dallas and Las Vegas) and totaled 20 tackles and one pass defense.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys Lose Johnathan Hankins, Give Tryout to Eagles Ex DT - Source Updated by the minute, our Cowboys NFL Moves, Free Agency and Trade Tracker: News and views on the roster-building effort

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins OUT Until Playoffs? The Dallas Cowboys will be without defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for at least a month, according to Jerry Jones.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins (pectoral strain) out for rest of regular season The Cowboys will be without one of their key defensive contributors for the rest of the regular season. During his weekly interview on 105.3...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Could make playoff return Team owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Hankins (pectoral) will miss the rest of the regular season but could be "back for the playoffs," Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hankins is expected to miss at least the next four weeks due to a pectoral strain, but it sounds like he could be available during the postseason for Dallas. The veteran has handled an important depth role for the Cowboys' defensive line across five appearances this season, and he played another five games for the Raiders.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Update to injury Hankins suffered a strained pec in Sunday's win over the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hankins suffered the injury in the second quarter and was unable to return. How quickly he'll be able to recover is still unknown, but his practice status in the days ahead should reveal more. His next chance to suit up will be Week 15 against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Hankins (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Houston, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hankins logged one tackle before exiting with a shoulder injury in the first half, though the nature of this issue is still unclear. His next chance to play will come against the Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 18. With Hankins out, Neville Gallimore and Carlos Watkins should continue to fill bigger roles alongside starting defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Hankins has exited Sunday's game against the Texans with a right shoulder injury, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Hankins departure will be a blow to the inside of the Cowboys defensive line. In his absence, Neville Gallimore and Carlos Watkins are candidates for increased opportunities.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Hankins isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hankins was inactive for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants due to an illness. However, he appears to have cleared the aliment and should be good to go for Sunday's primetime matchup against the Colts. Across three appearances with Dallas, the veteran defensive tackle has recorded four tackles while playing a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Thursday Hankins (illness) is inactive Thursday against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hankins' absence will leave the Cowboys down one of their primary defensive tackles. Neville Gallimore will likely draw the start in his place, while Quinton Bohanna and Carlos Watkins will likely see an increased role in the team's defensive-line rotation.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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OCTOBER 28, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM