It looks like Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is leaning towards competing in the upcoming season after all. This came after he recently expressed hesitance to return to the gridiron in 2020 due to the uncertainty of the testing and the dangers the coronavirus presents to his pregnant wife.
Based on an article for ESPN by NFL insider Ed Werder:
Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, the highest-paid defensive player in Dallas Cowboys franchise history and arguably the team's most important player on that side of the ball, reported with other veterans to the official start of training camp, a source said.
The Boise State product was the 34th pick of the Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. On April 5, 2019, the Cowboys signed Lawrence to a five-year, $105 million contract with $65 million guaranteed. He continues to be the main anchor of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line where he amassed 30 solo tackles, 5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in 16 games played last season.
The six-year veteran has already garnered a second-team All-Pro inclusion in 2017 and two Pro Bowl appearances. He is looking to help the Cowboys improve from their 8-8 finish last season, trailing behind the 9-7 Philadelphia Eagles. The team is looking to make it back to the playoffs after a one-year absence.
Cowboys veterans reported to camp for the first of three required COVID-19 tests. They are mandated to pass all three before being permitted inside the facility.
Dallas Cowboys will have their first encounter of the 2020 season as they take on the new-look Los Angeles Rams. The game is slated for September 13 at the SoFi Stadium.
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