Hankins hasn’t had a PFF run defense grade above 52.4 since 2020 and is primarily called on to play early downs. He turned 33 in March. He’ll be a complimentary piece behind Jarran Reed and Byron Murphy II if he makes the roster out of training camp.

Originally a second-round pick of the Giants, the 32-year-old Hankins has totaled 17.5 sacks and 39 tackles for loss in 12 career seasons. He most recently spent 2023 with the Cowboys, starting 14 games and tallying three sacks. Hankins was a solid contributor in the middle of the defensive line, and while the Cowboys did want him back, the Seahawks made the more compelling offer. Hankins now adds size to a defensive line with Jarran Reed and Dre’Mont Jones in the middle.

In addition to Hankins, S Malik Hooker (ankle) was also a non-participant on Wednesday. It is still early in the week, but if both Hooker and Hankins can’t go, the Cowboys defense will be weaker against a high-powered Dolphins offense in Week 16.

Hankins was helped off the field by the training staff before being carted to the locker room with his shoe off for further examination. He is questionable to return.