DeMarcus Lawrence Fantasy

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.

Mar. 14th • 11:34 PM

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.

Mar. 11th • 3:37 PM

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.

Mar. 7th • 11:03 AM