Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday that pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) is progressing but isn't ready to have his 21-day practice window opened so that he can return from Injured Reserve. Lawrence has already missed the required four games on IR, but it doesn't look like he's going to be ready to face off against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles this weekend in Week 10 while he recovers from a foot injury. The good news for Dallas' defense is that All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) is back at practice and is expected to play on Sunday. Still, until Lawrence returns, the Cowboys' pass rush won't be at full strength against Philly. The 32-year-old Lawrence is a four-time Pro Bowler and has three sacks and a forced fumble in his four games played in 2024.
Cowboys Place DeMarcus Lawrence On Injured Reserve
The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday due to the foot injury he suffered in last Thursday night's win over the division-rival New York Giants. In a corresponding move, Dallas signed defensive end K.J. Henry off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad. Lawrence specifically is dealing with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot and he's expected to need four to eight weeks to recover. The good news is that he will not need surgery. In addition to Lawrence, the Cowboys are expected to play without edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) in Week 5 on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a high left-ankle sprain. Dallas is likely to elevate defensive end Carl Lawson from the practice squad for the third straight game this week. Against dual-threat QB Justin Fields and Pittsburgh on Sunday without their top two pass-rushers, Dallas' defense/special teams is a fringe fantasy play in 12-team leagues.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) is expected to miss at least four weeks after being diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain, making him a prime candidate to be placed on injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Lawrence's injury is even worse than Micah Parsons' high-ankle sprain. Lawrence has been productive throughout four games this year, registering 14 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble. Chauncey Golston and Marshawn Kneeland should see an uptick in snaps on the defensive line until Lawrence is healthy enough to return to the fold.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) could be in danger of missing some time after suffering an injury during Thursday's game against the New York Giants. This is bad timing for the Cowboys with Micah Parsons (ankle) also picking up an injury during that game. The team hasn't given a timetable for Parsons, but they expect Lawrence to miss multiple weeks due to a foot injury. Not good news considering Lawrence has been a solid contributor for the Cowboys. He has 14 tackles, three sacks, and four tackles for loss through four games. Chauncey Golston or Marshawn Kneeland are next in line to see increased snaps with Lawrence likely out a few weeks.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence agreed to a new three-year deal with $30 million fully guaranteed on Monday. With the deal, Lawrence becomes the first defensive end in NFL history to have seven straight seasons of his contract fully guaranteed. The 29-year-old pass-rusher had back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons in 2017 and 2018 with double-digit sack campaigns, but he hasn't been all that productive since with 14.5 sacks in the last three seasons combined. Lawrence only played in seven games in 2021 due to injury and had 21 tackles (16 solo), five tackles for loss, seven QB hits, one interception, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and three sacks. Lawrence could bounce back as he stays in Dallas, but he's no longer a must-have in IDP formats.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence turned down a pay cut, but ESPN's Ed Werder quoted a team source by saying, "DeMarcus Lawrence isn't going anywhere." Lawrence will make $19 million in base salary this year and is scheduled to count $27 million against the salary cap, which is the fifth-highest cap number in the NFL at his position. If he's a post-June 1 cut, the Cowboys would save $19 million against the cap with $8 million in dead money. The 29-year-old pass-rusher was a Pro Bowler in 2017 and 2018 when he combined for 25 sacks, but he has not been the same player since. Lawrence has a total of 14.5 sacks, 33 QB hits and 26 tackles for loss in 39 games over the last three seasons, and he played in only seven games in 2021 due to a broken foot.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly declined to take a pay cut after he was asked by the team. The Cowboys are currently way over the salary cap entering the 2022 season, and Lawrence played in only seven games in 2021 due to a foot injury. The 29-year-old had 21 tackles (16 solo), five tackles for loss, seven QB hits, one interception for a touchdown, two forced fumbles and three sacks. Lawrence hasn't had a double-digit sack season since 2018, and the Cowboys are torn on whether to keep him around. If Dallas designates him as a post-June 1 cut, they'd save $19 million against the salary cap.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) has been activated from Injured Reserve, as expected, and will be available on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. Lawrence has missed the last 10 games due to a foot fracture that he suffered in the season opener, so it's unrealistic to expect him to play a large number of defensive snaps in his first game back in Week 13. Still, the 29-year-old pass-rusher's return is a huge boost to the Cowboys defense down the stretch, and he could cause some problems for Saints quarterback Taysom Hill, who is making his first start of the season Thursday night. Lawrence had 6.5 sacks and 58 tackles (34 solo) in 16 games for the Cowboys and should pair nicely with first-round sensation Micah Parsons.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a fractured foot in Week 2. The pass-rusher won't play in the Thanksgiving game on Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, but there's a chance he could return in Week 13 to face the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys now have 21 days to activate Lawrence from Injured Reserve. The combination of a healthy Lawrence with rookie sensation Micah Parsons will strike fear in opposing offenses and make the Dallas D more attractive from a fantasy standpoint. Even without Lawrence this week, the Cowboys defense is a top-10 fantasy unit against a struggling Raiders squad.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) has made progress to on-field rehab work with the athletic training staff, and head coach Mike McCarthy said "he looks real good." Lawrence remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't returned to practice with the team, but this is a positive development as he looks to get back on the field this year. The 29-year-old pass-rusher doesn't have a timetable to return, but a much-improved Dallas defense would receive a huge boost from the return of Lawrence if/when he is activated from IR. Lawrence had four solo tackles and a forced fumble in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before going down with an injury.
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