According to agent David Canter, former Dallas Cowboys edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) is signing an undisclosed deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Lawrence, a four-time Pro Bowler, will head to the NFC West after spending the first 11 years of his NFL career with the Cowboys. The former second-round pick (34th overall) in 2014 out of Boise State only ended up playing in four games in 2024 in his final season in Dallas due to a right mid-foot sprain. The 32-year-old veteran had only 14 tackles (seven solo), three sacks, five QB hits and a forced fumble in four games before going on Injured Reserve. Lawrence had 25 sacks in 2017 and 2018 but hasn't exceeded 6.5 sacks in a single season since. Still, if healthy, Lawrence will give Seattle's defensive line an experienced edge-rushing presence after accumulating 61.5 sacks in his 11 seasons.
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence's (foot) agent, David Canter, said that his client is "100 percent" healthy this offseason. Canter also said that Lawrence hasn't considered retirement at all and plans to continue playing in the NFL. The 32-year-old veteran only played in four games in 2024 due to a foot injury that he suffered in Week 4. Canter said Lawrence was healthy late last year, but it didn't make sense for him to return with the Cowboys' season already over. When he was on the field, Lawrence was still a force, recording three sack and 14 tackles. It sounds like Lawrence would prefer to stay in Dallas and re-sign with the team, but he could attract plenty of interest around the league as more of a situational pass-rusher as he enters his 12th year in the league. The four-time Pro Bowler had 14.5 sacks in 2017, but he has only 13 sacks in his last 38 games.
DeMarcus Lawrence A "Long Shot" To Play On Monday Night In Week 14
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "probably a long shot" for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) to play next Monday night in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it's also "not out of the question." "I certainly expect to see him sooner than later," Jones said. Head coach Mike McCarthy said last Friday that Lawrence is getting close to a return to practice, but that doesn't mean he'll be ready to go next Monday. The 32-year-old pass-rusher has been on Injured Reserve for the last eight games after suffering a right mid-foot sprain in the Week 4 win over the division-rival New York Giants. Even if Lawrence is activated and plays in Week 14, the Cowboys will most likely ease him back into action and put him on some sort of snap count, making him avoidable in IDP fantasy leagues.
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.
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