Demarcus Lawrence Fantasy

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) says his plan is to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. The veteran defensive lineman is about three months into an expected four-to-six month recovery after surgery to repair a torn labrum. He's one of the safest bets in the NFL to not see any preseason playing time, but as long as his recovery continues as planned, he should be able to avoid starting the season on the PUP list.

Jul. 15th • 1:18 AM

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) is expected to open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list but is still aiming to be ready for Week 1 after delaying shoulder surgery until April. The mobility and my strength is coming back naturally, Lawrence said. Im working every day. Im able to do things. Im just still limited. Just taking my time. Ive got time still. The two-time Pro Bowler has been an IDP beast and wants to break the NFL's single-season record of 22.5 sacks set back in 2001 by Michael Strahan. The 27-year-old Lawrence has accumulated 25 sacks in the last two years for Dallas.

Jul. 14th • 7:15 PM

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is set to have shoulder surgery on Wednesday, and the procedure comes with a recovery timeline of four to six months. "I'll be ready for the start of the season," Lawrence said. "I'm not worried about. It's just about getting it over with." There's no guarantee that he'll be ready for Week 1, though, making him a candidate for the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. Lawrence is the team's best pass rusher, having notched 25 sacks in the last two seasons, so losing him for any amount of time would be a huge blow to the team's defensive line. Lawrence's surgery will make him a bit more risky as an early IDP pick in 2019.

Apr. 9th • 2:45 PM

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence will have surgery on Wednesday to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder and is expected to miss four to six months. It'll put his availability for training camp and the start of the season in jeopardy. Lawrence's plan is to miss the entire preseason and be ready for the season opener. The young pass rusher recently signed a five-year, $105 million deal with the Cowboys. He had 25 sacks the last two seasons and will once again be a strong choice in IDP leagues, although he'll now carry a little bit of risk because of the surgery.

Apr. 9th • 1:47 AM

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to a five-year contract extension worth more than $100 million on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes $65 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid 4-3 defensive end in the NFL. Lawrence has earned it, posting 25 sacks in the last two years, and he's become one of the most attractive pass rushers in IDP leagues because of it. Dallas had originally placed the franchise tag on Lawrence this offseason.

Apr. 5th • 8:51 PM