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| Demarcus Lawrence photo courtesy: Associated Press |
With the Cowboys facing the loss of two players on their defense for the 2019 season, the team locked down one of their most valuable pass rushers for the long term.
On Friday ESPN reported that defensive end Demarcus Lawrence had agreed to a five-year $105 million contract extension with the team with $65 million in guaranteed money.
Under the franchise tag, Lawrence would have made $20.5 million for the 2019 season but with this new deal the star athlete will make $21 million per year, making him the second highest paid defensive end in the league behind Khalil Mack.
In his five year NFL career the 27-year-old has amassed 200 tackles, 34 sacks, nine forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one interception. He is a two time Pro Bowler and second team All Pro. He finished the 2018 season with 10.5 sacks, 64 total tackles, 23 quarterback hits, one interception, and two forced fumbles making him one of the most consistent and prolific pass rushers in the league.
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