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On February 26, 2018, the Buccaneers declined the second-year option on Hawley's contract, making him a free agent in 2018.

Hawley spent eight years in the NFL and retired after becoming a free agent in 2018 to pursue a passion project. He donated most of his belongings to Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa Bay and planned to live out of a custom 2007 Ford E-350 diesel cargo van as he explores the country with his rescue dog named Freedom. He departed the Tampa Bay area on April 5, 2018 to document his journey on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter using the handle "ManVanDogBlog".

On March 15, 2017, Hawley signed a two-year contract with the Buccaneers. During 2017, the team moved Ali Marpet to center from his original guard position, replacing Hawley.

Hawley was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. On September 7, 2015, he was released by the Falcons.

On September 14, 2015, Hawley was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hawley recorded a school record 48 decleats as the Aztecs racked up an astounding 5,535 yards rushing, 7th most in California history, en route to the Division 1 CIF Championship game in 2005. He played in the Cali-Florida Bowl and the Orange County and LA Shriners All-Star games in 2006. Joe was Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2004 and 2005; All-State Underclass, CalHiSports in 2004; All-State, First Team, CalHiSports in 2005; LA Times All-Star, First Team, in 2004 and 2005; All-Orange County, First Team, OC Register in 2004 and 2005; All-CIF Southern Section, All Divisions, First Team in 2005; and, All-CIF Southern Section, Division 1, First Team in 2004 and 2005.

Joseph Kelly Hawley (born October 22, 1988) is a former American football center who played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Falcons with the 117th pick in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He retired after becoming a free agent in March 2018.