Seahawks Star Reveals Retirement Plans Following Super Bowl Triumph

WHO:

Heavy NFL - DeMarcus Lawrence, a 34-year-old veteran pass rusher for the Seattle Seahawks.

seahawks.com - Lawrence is a 5-time Pro Bowler and has played in his 12th NFL season.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Lawrence stated, "I kind of had my mind made up that if I won, I was done," regarding his potential retirement after the Super Bowl victory.

seahawks.com - Lawrence expressed a desire to return for another season, saying, "This is where the hard part begins and staying on the top."

seahawks.com - Lawrence mentioned, "They say it's no fun when the rabbit has the gun," referring to the challenges of being the defending champions.

Heavy NFL - Lawrence acknowledged that he entered Super Bowl LX believing it could be the final game of his NFL career.

seahawks.com - Lawrence celebrated the birth of his sixth child, Syenna, shortly after winning the Super Bowl.

seahawks.com - Lawrence expressed a bittersweet feeling about potentially retiring after winning the Super Bowl but is intrigued by the challenge of returning to the team.

WHERE:

seahawks.com - Lawrence was home in Texas when he celebrated the birth of his child.

WHEN:

seahawks.com - The Super Bowl victory occurred before the birth of Lawrence's child, which happened 12 hours later.

WHY:

seahawks.com - Lawrence felt stressed by the overlap of the Super Bowl and the arrival of his child but considered it a blessing.

HOW:

seahawks.com - Lawrence is approaching the upcoming season with enthusiasm, stating, "I believe they're out here working too," in reference to the fans.

seahawks.com - Lawrence did not attend voluntary offseason workouts to spend time with his family, including a newborn and a 1-year-old.

After winning the Super Bowl, Lawrence initially considered retirement, saying, "I kind of had my mind made up that if I won, I was done." However, he has since expressed a desire to return for another season, emphasizing that "this is where the hard part begins and staying on the top." With enthusiasm for the upcoming season, he acknowledged the hard work of the fans, stating, "I believe they're out here working too."