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The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a five-year deal worth $105 million with their star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, according to ESPN. Unfortunately for the Lawrence and the Cowboys, he will have to undergo shoulder surgery that will keep him out until training camp. He has been dealing with a torn labrum for the past […]

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t completely bungle negotiations with their most consequential free agent after all. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, DeMarcus Lawrence will sign a five-year, $105 million deal to remain with the Cowboys. The #Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence broke through their stalemate and are going to have a 5-year year […]

It looks like DeMarcus Lawrence might not be playing out the 2019 campaign on a franchise tag after all. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Lawrence and the Dallas Cowboys are getting close to an agreement on a new contract. The Cowboys had placed a franchise tag on the defensive end, which […]

The Dallas Cowboys managed to make a bit of a splash with the acquisition of former Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn. Their next priority is making sure that a deal dome for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence as well. The addition of Quinn provides Dallas with some solid depth on the edge for the 2019 […]

If the Dallas Cowboys plan on reaching a long-term agreement with defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence this offseason, they are going to have to pay through the nose. According to Calvin Watkins of The Athletic, Lawrence is seeking to make $22.5 million per year, which is a cut above the $20.6 million he will be making […]

The Dallas Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence are far apart in their contract talks, according to The Athletic’s Calvin Watkins. Stephen Jones on contract talks with DeMarcus Lawrence: "Right now, the best way to describe it is we’re at an impasse. We’re apart. Butcertainly optimistic." — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) March 26, 2019 DeMarcus Lawrence was selected […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is currently on a franchise tag heading into the 2019 campaign, so, naturally, a new deal for him is going to be a hot topic of discussion for quite some time. While Lawrence is almost surely looking for a big payday, the Cowboys are being cautious with how they […]

The Dallas Cowboys have yet to come to a long-term agreement with defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence, who will be playing on his second straight franchise tag in 2019. Of course, the Cowboys still have time to reach a new deal with Lawrence, but it will certainly cost them a pretty penny. Still, Jay Glazer of […]

It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason thus far in 2019, with plenty of big names in the free agency market either finding new homes or getting huge contract extensions from their current teams. If this year’s offseason of rampant activity is any indication, 2020 should be no different. As such, let’s take a look […]

Another bites the dust. The Dallas Cowboys have decided to place their franchise tag on DeMarcus Lawrence shortly after the Houston Texans placed theirs on Jadeveon Clowney. This news was first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With both of these receiving the franchise tag, the list of pass rushers in free agency could […]

With NFL teams waiting to see if the Dallas Cowboys are able to retain Demarcus Lawrence, they might have just received some good news. According to Calvin Watkins of The Athletic, the Cowboys and Lawrence are not close to finalizing any deal. This comes as a bit of a surprise, as the Cowboys have two […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is set to become a free agent in March, but it doesn’t seem like he will be going very far. Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said on Wednesday that the team is committed to bringing Lawrence back: “There’s no question about the sentiment,” said Garrett, according to Jori Epstein […]

As the official start of free agency creeps closer and closer, the Dallas Cowboys apparently believe star pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence will be wearing the silver and stars going forward. It’s the timing and means behind retaining him, though, that remain up in the air. “I don’t know the timing, but I’m very confident we can […]

DeMarcus Lawrence is sending a not-so-subtle message to the Dallas Cowboys with his latest social media post. CBS Sports is reporting that he’s hoping to replicate his success in 2017 — when he racked up 14.5 sacks — even after he was hit with a franchise tag in 2018. Now, the franchise tag netted him […]

The Indianapolis Colts this past season started slow but picked up speed to make the NFL playoffs. They ended the season with a 10-6 record, finishing second in the AFC South Division. They came out of the regular season with an unprecedented run. Indianapolis won seven out of its last eight games, including four straight to finish […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has emerged as one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers the last two seasons. The Cowboys were able to franchise tag Lawrence in 2018 after his fantastic 2017 campaign in which he accounted for 14.5 sacks. Lawrence was able to have yer another double-digit sack season as he […]

On September 25th, 2017, Jerry Jones made nationwide headlines that reverberated past the sports world when he kneeled with Dallas Cowboys players and coaches before his team’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Less than a year later, the Cowboys owner muddled the goodwill that had previously resulted from that show of solidarity with players, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have every intention of bringing back DeMarcus Lawrence and the star pass rusher indeed hopes to continue his career playing with America’s Team. But the specter of Lawrence’s foray into free agency complicates matters, especially considering he already played last season on the franchise tag and has expressed no desire in doing […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a plan in place to retain DeMarcus Lawrence. Whether or not it ultimately proves successful remains to be seen. According to Clarence Hill, Jr. of the Star-Telegram, the Cowboys will delay placing the franchise tag on Lawrence until March 5th, in the interim engaging the star free agent pass-rusher in discussions […]

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the postseason as a result of the 2018-19 campaign. While Dallas sported an impressive trifecta comprised of quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott, and former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on offense, it was actually the Cowboys’ defense that rounded out the team’s attack down the stretch. Thanks […]

The Seattle Seahawks are several years removed from having the elite defense they had not too long ago with the Legion of Boom fully intact as well as a powerful front seven. Seattle still has some potential on defense, but the loss of several key players over the years has hurt them recently. Seattle was […]

In a surprising move, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called into The Fan to clear the air about a few comments made by DeMarcus Lawrence and Cole Beasley. The call into the station was a surprise, and it was evident in the host’s voice. However, Jones further surprised everyone by taking up the cause for […]

Don’t say that DeMarcus Lawrence is not doing his part in pressuring the Dallas Cowboys into forking out a lucrative long-term offer for the defensive end. After the Cowboys’ social media team posted a video montage of Lawrence’s highlights from the 2018 NFL season, the back-to-back Pro Bowler (2017, 2018) reacted in a way that […]

The Dallas Cowboys have to make a big decision about their defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence. He had played this season under the franchise tag, which paid him $17.143 million. This doesn’t give him much long-term stability. He’s been very clear that he will not play under a tag again next season. Fortunately for him, the […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been a tremendous asset to the Cowboys defense the last two seasons, and he may soon be getting the deal he deserves. Lawrence was placed under the team’s franchise tag for the 2018 season.  Cowboys’ vice president Stephen Jones believes the team is much closer to a deal […]

Could DeMarcus Lawrence become a New York Giant? According to Bleacher Report, Lawrence is currently being considered a “dark horse” candidate for the defensive end position on the New York team. Lawrence, who is currently with the Dallas Cowboys, went into the franchise option in 2017, after a 14.5-sack campaign. The 2014 second-round draft pick from Boise […]

The Dallas Cowboys are once again champions of the NFC East. Looking forward, which young talents should the Cowboys build around in 2019 and beyond? You may be surprised which top players miss the cut. The Cowboys find themselves in an interesting position, as owner and general manager Jerry Jones — along with the rest […]

The Dallas Cowboys came prepared against the New Orleans Saints’ high-powered offense on Thursday night, pushing through for a 13-10 win. Prior to the game, there was plenty of jabbering from Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence concerning the Cowboys topping the Saints in the primetime matchup. That was a prediction that came to fruition. […]

The Dallas Cowboys face a daunting test in Week 13 when they host the New Orleans Saints. However, it appears defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence likes his team’s chances. It is no secret that the Saints boast one of the most high-powered offenses in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Lawrence did not hold back […]

The Dallas Cowboys secured an impressive 40-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon that came as much of a surprise given the dominance that they displayed in the contest. Following the contest, Cowboys Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence decided to clown the effectiveness of Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, according to Mac Engel […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been an absolute beast since the start of the 2017 season. In the 21 games he’s played during that time, he’s racked up 20 sacks, which is a truly impressive total. However, Lawrence’s performances should be considered even more impressive after he revealed that he’s actually been playing […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has emerged as a rising star in the NFL over the last year behind his highly-effective play as a pass rusher. This has continued to be the trend this season as he leads the league with 5.5 sacks through the first four games played. According to Aaron Wilson of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys defense proved to be extremely bothersome for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is looking forward to bringing that same energy to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The Cowboys’ hounding pressure helped fuel them to a 20-13 win over the Giants. Lawrence said he is excited about the […]

Dallas Cowboys defense end DeMarcus Lawrence was fined $20,054 for his Week 1 hit on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Lawrence made questionable contact with Newton on a third-and-long pass attempt on the Panthers’ opening drive last Sunday. Referee Walt Anderson penalized Lawrence, extending Carolina’s drive and giving the Panthers favorable field position they failed […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence had himself a game in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, it was spoiled by their loss to the Carolina Panthers. Lawrence’s performance was undoubtedly praiseworthy. However, according to Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News, he feels it was negated by the loss: “No comment, because we didn’t […]

Dallas Cowboys emerging star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is coming off a breakout 2017 campaign that earned him a significant pay raise with the team electing to place the franchise tag worth $17.3 million on him for next season. A new deal may not have been worked out between both sides prior to the deadline earlier […]

The deadline in the NFL for signing players to new extensions came and went on Monday afternoon with a few notable Pro Bowls remaining without another contract in place. One of which was Dallas Cowboys defensive end, DeMarcus Lawrence, failing to ink a lucrative extension that would keep him under a long-term deal. According to […]

The Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to come to an agreement on a long-term contract for franchised defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence by Monday’s 4 pm ET deadline, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. This is consistent with an earlier report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Lawrence is expected to play on the franchise tag worth […]

The deadline for teams to finalize long-term deals with players on franchise tags is on Monday. However, two high-profile defensive ends are not expected to receive that long-term contract from their respective teams. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence and the Detroit Lions’ Ziggy Ansah are both expected to […]