Demarcus Lawrence Working Towards Hall Of Fame Goal
- 5 years ago
The Dallas Cowboys placed DeMarcus Lawrence under the franchise tag for the second consecutive year back in March, as a placeholder to keep their star edge rusher from becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Jerry Jones remarked on a call from a CBA Meeting in Minneapolis at Lawrence’s press conference “ there was never a doubt we would have DeMarcus on this team. “
After weeks of debate and a deadlock between both parties on a long-term contract, Lawrence had a heart-to-heart conversation with Executive Vice President, Stephen Jones, earlier in the week and an agreement was struck. Both Jones and Lawrence expressed their viewpoints on the issue and came to a similar conclusion: both wanted D-Law to wear a star for several years to come.
‘Tank’ will sign a five-year contract extension worth $105 million that includes $65 million guaranteed. The 27-year-old will make more money in the first year of his contract than any non-quarterback in NFL history and in Cowboys’ franchise history.
The beloved QB hunter has rightfully earned it. In 2018, the premier pass rusher led the team in QB pressures (39), sacks (10.5), and tackles for a loss (12, -21). In addition, he had a career-high 64-combined tackles, was named to the Pro Bowl roster, and the NFL’s top 100 list at No.34.
Jerry Jones remarked on a call from a CBA Meeting in Minneapolis at Lawrence’s press conference “ there was never a doubt we would have DeMarcus on this team. “
After weeks of debate and a deadlock between both parties on a long-term contract, Lawrence had a heart-to-heart conversation with Executive Vice President, Stephen Jones, earlier in the week and an agreement was struck. Both Jones and Lawrence expressed their viewpoints on the issue and came to a similar conclusion: both wanted D-Law to wear a star for several years to come.
‘Tank’ will sign a five-year contract extension worth $105 million that includes $65 million guaranteed. The 27-year-old will make more money in the first year of his contract than any non-quarterback in NFL history and in Cowboys’ franchise history.
The beloved QB hunter has rightfully earned it. In 2018, the premier pass rusher led the team in QB pressures (39), sacks (10.5), and tackles for a loss (12, -21). In addition, he had a career-high 64-combined tackles, was named to the Pro Bowl roster, and the NFL’s top 100 list at No.34.