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  • Career-high tackle total

    Lawrence recorded a career-high 65 tackles (43 solo), including six sacks, through 17 regular-season games in 2022. He added three passes defended, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown Week 5 against the Rams.

    Analysis: With Micah Parsons now the main pass-rushing threat for the Cowboys, Lawrence found himself in more of a run-stuffing role, but he still can make an impact in the backfield. Three of his sacks on the season came Week 3 against the Giants, and he also collected one in the divisional-round loss to the 49ers. The 30-year-old has two more years remaining on his current contract, and cutting him would produce a massive dead-cap hit in 2023, so Lawrence figures to see similar usage again in…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 31 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation

    Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After logging back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 15 prep due to a foot issue, Lawrence submitted a full practice Friday and is cleared for Sunday's contest. Across 13 appearances, the veteran defensive end has totaled 53 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown.

    Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Week 15

    Lawrence (foot) was a limited participant in the Cowboys' practice Thursday, Jordan Reid of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence has dealt with a foot injury the past four weeks that has yet to keep him sidelined for a game. As a result, he's been largely limited during practice over this span, and this trend has continued for the first two sessions Week 15. Lawrence has played between 60-70 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps over the past five games, and, barring any setbacks, he'll likely do so again Sunday against Jacksonville.

    Published: Thu, Dec 15 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation

    Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Houston.

    Analysis: Lawrence logged a full practice Friday after back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 14 prep due to a foot issue. The veteran defensive end has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 48 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 12 appearances.

    Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to start Week 14 prep

    Lawrence (foot) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was a limited participant with a foot injury to start Week 13 prep as well, but he suited up against the Colts and played 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Barring a setback, Lawrence doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing Week 14.

    Published: Wed, Dec 7 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 13

    Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence returned to full practice participation Friday and is good to go for Week 13 after logging back-to-back limited sessions due to a foot injury. Across 11 appearances, the veteran defensive end has totaled 45 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

    Published: Fri, Dec 2 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to start Week 13 prep

    Lawrence (foot) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Despite battling an illness and a foot injury, Lawrence was deemed active for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Giants. The star pass rusher isn't listed with an illness anymore, but he's still limited by the foot injury. Regardless, barring a setback, Lawrence figures to play through the injury again in Week 13, though fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week to ensure that's the case.

    Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially available vs. Giants

    Lawrence (foot/illness) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was expected to suit up Thursday after being listed as questionable, and he'll officially be able to play through a stress fracture in his foot. Over the first 10 games of the year, he's totaled 44 tackles (30 solo), including six sacks, along with two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a touchdown.

    Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending toward playing

    Lawrence (foot/illness) is expected to play Thursday against the Giants, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was questionable for Thursday's matchup after practicing as a limited participant Wednesday, and he'll likely be able to play through the stress fracture in his foot on Thanksgiving. Over his two appearances since the Cowboys' Week 9 bye, he's tallied nine tackles (six solo), including two sacks, and a forced fumble.

    Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 6:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Lawrence (foot/illness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence is battling a knee injury and an illness but returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after not participating Monday or Tuesday. Despite the lack of practice and the injury designation, the star defensive end is still expected to suit up for the Thanksgiving Day matchup, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

    Published: Wed, Nov 23 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Tuesday

    Lawrence sat out the Cowboys' practice Tuesday, and he is listed as having an illness in addition to a foot injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence has been dealing with a foot injury since last week, though he was able to play through the issue and record his sixth sack of the season in Sunday's victory over Minnesota. He was labeled as DNP for Monday's estimated practice before sitting out Tuesday, and the new mention of an illness casts doubt on his ability to take the field against the Giants in Week 12. It doesn't help that the Cowboys have a short week, as they're scheduled for their traditional contest on Thanksgiving Day.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Monday

    Lawrence (foot) was listed as a DNP on the Cowboys' injury report Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence popped up with what was labeled as a minor foot injury last Wednesday. While the 30-year-old was considered questionable heading into Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings, he was ultimately able to suit up and recorded two tackles, including one sack. Lawrence's 23 defensive snaps Week 11 did mark a season low for the defensive end, though this was likely due to the blowout nature of the contest. The Pro Bowler will have two more practices to increase his activity before Dallas' matchup…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Lawrence (foot) is active Sunday against the Vikings, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was able to get in a limited practice Friday after logging DNPs earlier in the week. The ability of the veteran edge rusher to suit up Sunday will certainly be a boon to the team's defense.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable for Sunday

    Lawrence (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence logged back-to-back DNPs due to a foot injury to start Week 11 prep but returned to practice as a limited participant Friday. Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier Friday that he expects Lawrence to suit up, so despite the questionable designation, it sounds like the defensive end will be available against Minnesota.

    Published: Fri, Nov 18 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play in Week 11

    Lawrence (foot) is expected to play Sunday versus the Vikings, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence popped up on the injury report earlier this week with a minor foot injury, but it appears that it's a non-concern heading into Week 11. The defensive end has registered 10 tackles, including two sacks, while forcing a fumble over his last two games.

    Published: Fri, Nov 18 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with minor injury

    Lawrence did not participate in the Cowboys' estimated practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence appears to be dealing with a foot injury following his seven-tackle performance against the Packers, leaving him sidelined during Dallas' walkthrough Wednesday. However, this issue does not appear to be overly serious, as the 30-year-old said that he was fine and will still be able to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings, according to Hill Jr., Lawrence has recorded 42 tackles (29 solo) and five sacks while serving as one of the Cowboys' best run defenders this season, so it will…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects fifth sack

    Lawrence recorded seven tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Four different Cowboys tied for the team lead with seven tackles, but Lawrence was the only one to chip in a sack as well. The veteran defensive end has five sacks through nine games, giving him a shot at his first season with double digits since 2018, and with 42 tackles, he's already on pace to shatter his previous career high of 64 in that category.

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 6

    Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was limited during Wednesday and Thursday's practice due to a chest injury, but he progressed to a full participant Friday and will be good to go for Week 6. Through the first five games of the season, the veteran pass rusher has recorded 21 tackles and three sacks, though all three of his QB takedowns came against the Giants in Week 3.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited with chest injury

    Lawrence (chest) was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: It was previously reported that Lawrence was dealing with a rib injury following Dallas' win over the Rams on Sunday, though he was listed with a chest issue on Wednesday's practice report. While the exact nature and severity of this issue are unclear, it's possible the Cowboys are taking every precaution with the 30-year-old defensive end, as he played his second lowest defensive snaps of the season in Week 5. Lawrence will have two more practices to improve his injury status before Sunday's…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injured ribs

    Lawrence is expected to be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice after suffering a ribs injury in Week 5, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence made two tackles and scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Rams, but he appears to have left the contest a little worse for wear, injuring his ribs in the contest. His participation at practice this week is worth monitoring, but considering the fact he is practicing in any capacity Wednesday, Lawrence seems likely to go Sunday against the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Fumble return TD in win

    Lawrence recorded two tackles and scored a 19-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery in Sunday's win over the Rams.

    Analysis: The Cowboys' pass rush sacked Matthew Stafford five times on the day, and the first one by Dorance Armstrong led to a fumble that Lawrence scooped up and took to the house just 1:33 into the first quarter. It was Tank's second career TD, with the first coming just last year, and the veteran defensive end has 21 tackles and three sacks through five games.

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant Friday

    Lawrence (foot) was a full participant at practice Friday, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence briefly left Monday's win over the Giants with a foot injury, but he returned and totaled six tackles and three sacks. He was listed as a limited participant Wednesday for presumably the same issue that got checked out during the Week 3 contest, but he's since returned to full participation, suggesting he'll be good to go for the team's Week 4 divisional matchup against Washington.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in walkthrough

    Lawrence (foot) was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence temporarily exited Monday's win over the Giants to be examined for a foot injury, though he later returned and logged six tackles with three sacks. However, the 30-year-old's foot continued to ail him during Dallas' limited practice Wednesday. While this could just be a precautionary move given the team's relatively quick turnaround following Monday's game, it will be worth monitoring Lawrence's injury status during full practices Thursday and Friday.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enjoys three-sack outing

    Lawrence notched six solo tackles including three sacks during Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Lawrence managed to match his 2021 sack total in a single contest, despite briefly exiting due to a foot injury. The veteran defensive end possesses high upside but a low floor in IDP fantasy formats, but in Week 4 he could get a chance to feast against the Commanders and Carson Wentz, who was sacked nine times last week by the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns Monday

    Lawrence (foot) returned to Monday's contest against the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence made his way back into the game after exiting with a foot injury early in the second half. The defensive end has recorded six tackles and three sacks against the Giants, and he is on track to register his best outing of the 2022 campaign.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with injury

    Lawrence entered the Cowboys' medical tent with a foot injury during Monday's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence's status for the remainder of Monday's game is unclear after he was forced to exit with a foot injury in the second half. With the veteran defensive end sidelined, rookie Sam Williams should see increased usage for the time being.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticking in Dallas

    The Cowboys and Lawrence agreed to a new three-year contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: There were talking points from both sides about Lawrence's contract situation this offseason, but in the end he'll stay with the team that made him a second-round pick back in 2014. Notably, he's now in line to be the first defensive end in league history to have his contract fully guaranteed for seven consecutive campaigns once he plays it out. Since tallying back-to-back seasons with double-digit sacks in 2017 and 2018, Lawrence has managed just 14.5 sacks in 39 games over the last three…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 14 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack Saturday

    Lawrence recorded four tackles (three solo) including a sack and added a pass defended in Saturday's win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: The veteran pass rusher was a force once again for the Cowboys, and missing 10 games earlier in the season to injury may have served to keep Lawrence fresh for the playoffs. Over the last five games, he's racked up 14 tackles, three sacks, three passes defended, a forced fumble and an INT he returned for a touchdown, giving him plenty of momentum heading into Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the 49ers.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first career TD

    Lawrence recorded two solo tackles, a sack, a pass breakup and a pick-six in Sunday's 56-14 win over Washington.

    Analysis: This was Lawrence's first career touchdown. The 29-year-old missed time this year with a foot injury and has played just five games, but he's made quite an impact with 16 tackles (13 solo), four pass breakups, two sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six. Teaming up with rookie Micah Parsons and Randy Gregory makes this a daunting pass rush for opposing offenses to handle.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs first sack of season

    Lawrence had two solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's divisional win over Washington.

    Analysis: Lawrence played 68 percent of defensive snaps in his third appearance of the season, and he managed to tally his first sack. Though a foot injury forced Lawrence to miss 10 games, he has managed to return to full strength in time to assist Dallas' defense as a key pass rusher down the stretch.

    Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 5:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially removed from IR

    Lawrence (foot) was activated from IR on Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: This move was expected, but it's still a key development, as it officially paves the way for Lawrence to suit up Thursday evening against the Saints. Lawrence has been practicing but will have some rust to shake off since he hasn't played since the season opener, so he'll likely need a few games to ramp up to his usual level of playing time.

    Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will face Saints on Thursday

    Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Lawrence (foot) "has had a good week" and will play Thursday versus the Saints, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys haven't yet officially taken Lawrence off IR, but such a transaction appears imminent. The defensive end hasn't played since Week 1 due to a foot injury, for which he underwent surgery, so it's possible he could have his snap count managed upon retaking the field.

    Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Thursday

    Lawrence (foot) is expected to play Thursday at New Orleans, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence, who was designated from injured reserve ahead of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving matchup with the Raiders, is expected to play for the first time since Week 1. In his only appearance this season, he recorded five tackles and a forced fumble.

    Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Dallas designated Lawrence (foot) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Although Lawrence has been officially cleared to practice, he won't be ready to play in Thursday's game against the Raiders. However, the Cowboys are hopeful that the star defensive end will be able to return to game action in the near future, perhaps as soon as the team's Week 13 game against the Saints on Dec. 2. Before breaking his foot and requiring surgery, Lawrence appeared in one game and recorded five tackles and a forced fumble.

    Published: Wed, Nov 24 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Tuesday, out Week 12

    Lawrence (foot) didn't practice Tuesday, though Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the defensive end could soon be designated for return from injured reserve, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Since Lawrence has yet to resume practicing since undergoing surgery Sept. 16 to address a fractured foot, he's safe to rule out for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the Raiders. On a more positive note, McCarthy's comments suggested Lawrence might be ready to resume practicing at some point next week. Whenever Lawrence is designated for return from IR, the Cowboys will have 21 days to evaluate him for a spot on the 53-man roster.

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still weeks away

    Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that it will "probably be a couple weeks" before Lawrence (foot) is able to return, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: McCarthy added that Lawrence is at least "making progress." Since undergoing foot surgery after the Cowboys' season opener, Lawrence has missed seven straight games.

    Published: Fri, Nov 12 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Week 10

    Lawrence (foot) won't play Sunday against the Falcons, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence has missed the last seven games after he underwent foot surgery, but he progressed to on-field rehab work last week. Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that the defensive end isn't expected to return to practice this week, and he'll be held out against Atlanta as a result.

    Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Progressing in recovery

    Lawrence (foot) has progressed to on-field rehab work, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Although Lawrence hasn't yet returned to practice as he remains on injured reserve, he's on the right track in his recovery. Coach Mike McCarthy is pleased with the defensive end's progress, but it's not yet clear when the 29-year-old will be designated to return from IR.

    Published: Thu, Nov 4 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not close to returning

    Lawrence (foot) will likely miss at least another month, Nick Eatman, Rob Phillips and David Helman of the Cowboys' official site report.

    Analysis: Speaking to 105.3 The Fan Dallas on Tuesday, Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones indicated the veteran defensive end wasn't particularly close to coming off injured reserve. The original timeline for Lawrence's return following his foot surgery after Week 1 was 6-to-8 weeks, but he looks on track to miss time beyond that. Until Lawrence is likely ready to go in Week 10 or 11, Randy Gregory will anchor the team's pass rush.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to injured reserve

    The Cowboys placed Lawrence (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: After Lawrence underwent surgery on a fractured fifth metatarsal in his foot Thursday, the Cowboys made the procedural move to free up a spot on the 53-man roster. The pass rusher is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, meaning he likely won't be available until November, at the earliest. In Lawrence's place, Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong are the likely candidates to get run opposite Randy Gregory, who currently is on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes surgery

    Lawrence (foot) underwent surgery Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence broke the fifth metatarsal of his foot in Wednesday's practice, and he's expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks while he recovers from surgery. Tarell Basham should see increased playing time in his absence, but coach Mike McCarthy is confident that Lawrence will be back on the field in 2021.

    Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Requires foot surgery

    Lawrence will require surgery after breaking the fifth metatarsal of his foot at Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: According to Rapoport, Lawrence won't be back until November, at the earliest, but fortunately the injury isn't season-ending. With Randy Gregory currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, the Cowboys may scour the market or even explore trades to fill in gaps in the pass rush in the short term. Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong figure to be the team's primary defensive ends Sunday against the Chargers and potentially beyond that point.

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks foot, out indefinitely

    Lawrence will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke his foot at Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: When the Cowboys posted their first Week 2 injury report Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site noted Lawrence left practice early due to a foot issue. Now that the extent of the injury is known, Lawrence's potential return date could come down to whether he requires surgery to repair the fracture. While Lawrence recovers, Dallas may explore outside options for pass-rushing help, as Randy Gregory, Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong are the only defensive ends on the team who…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play Week 2

    The Cowboys aren't expecting Lawrence to be available Sunday against the Chargers while he tends to a foot injury, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: According to David Helman of the Cowboys' official site, Lawrence made an early exit from Wednesday's practice and ultimately was deemed a limited participant. If the team's expectation comes to pass, Lawrence may not return to the practice field at all this week. Still, with two sessions to go, he'll at least have a chance to get back out there.

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ramping up workload

    Lawrence saw some reps during the full team practice Friday, DallasCowboys.com reports.

    Analysis: The veteran pass rusher underwent offseason back surgery and the Cowboys have been bringing Lawrence along slowly since activating him from the PUP list in early August, but his workload is now on the upswing as Week 1 approaches. The 29-year-old hasn't missed a game since 2016 despite ongoing back woes -- which the surgery was intended to correct -- but Lawrence has managed only 11.5 sacks over the last two seasons combined. If he's 100 percent healthy again and can stay that way, he should be…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from PUP list

    The Cowboys activated Lawrence (back) from the PUP list Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence isn't yet ready to resume practicing, but he's at least managed to pass his physical. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he expects Lawrence to return to practice mid-August, and if that's indeed how things play out, there won't be any reason to worry about his status for Week 1.

    Published: Tue, Aug 3 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back before opener

    Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expects Lawrence (back) to resume practicing in mid-August and see some preseason action before the regular season begins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence is on the PUP list after getting surgery on his back, but the procedure was deemed a "cleanup." He's on track to be all systems go prior to the season opener based on this update.

    Published: Mon, Jul 26 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishing rehab from back surgery

    Lawrence has been placed on the PUP list for the start of training camp after undergoing back surgery this offseason, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It was the third back surgery of Lawrence's career, but coach Mike McCarthy says it was "more of a cleanup" and suggested the defensive end should be ready to practice soon. Lawrence has recorded only 11.5 sacks in 32 games the past two seasons, down from 25 sacks in 32 games over the previous two years (2017-18), despite ostensibly still being in his prime (he turned 29 in April). Part of the issue is a lack of pass-rush help, which the Cowboys haven't done much to address.

    Published: Thu, Jul 22 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another lackluster season

    Lawrence recorded 58 tackles (34 solo) while adding 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two passes defended and a fumble recovery over 16 games in 2020.

    Analysis: The veteran defensive end once again gave it his all on the field without seeing much in the way of IDP production. Lawrence did have his moments -- 4.5 of his sacks came during a seven-game stretch in the middle of the season -- but he doesn't get enough help in the pass rush to avoid extra attention from opposition blockers. Randy Gregory did have a couple of big games in the second half, however, and if he can take a step forward and present a consistent threat, Lawrence could be freed up to…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches 50 tackles

    Lawrence made five tackles (three solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 41-33 win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: With 5.5 sacks through 14 games, Lawrence has surpassed last year's five-sack mark, but he'll finish well short of the career-high 14.5 sacks he posted in 2017. In that season, Lawrence also posted a career-best 64 tackles. That number is within reason this year, as the veteran defensive end has registered 50 stops thus far.

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Confirmed clear for Week 11

    Lawrence (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

    Analysis: It was expected that the two-time Pro Bowler would be good to go for Week 11, given the fact that he traveled with the team to Minnesota and was officially cleared to play, per Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The positive news has been confirmed with the release of Dallas' Week 11 injury report, providing Lawrence with his 10th start of the 2020 campaign. The Boise State product managed only one sack over his first six appearances of the year, but he has two sacks in his…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Lawrence (illness) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, but he traveled with the Cowboys to Minnesota and has been cleared to play, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence dealt with an illness during the practice week, but he's continued to pass all COVID-19 testing and looks like he won't face any limitations Sunday. His availability will be confirmed when the Cowboys release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable after missed practice

    Lawrence (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence and backup Randy Gregory are both dealing with illnesses, but Gregory was at least able to practice on a limited basis Friday while Lawrence remained sidelined. If either defensive end sits out Sunday, Justin Hamilton would be in line to see more snaps.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with ailment

    Lawrence didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear how serious the illness is and if it's COVID-19 related, but this news puts Lawrence's chances to suit up Sunday in jeopardy. The veteran continues to perform at a high level for the Cowboys, as he's racked up 34 tackles (22 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles in nine games. If Lawrence is forced to miss Sunday's game, Bradlee Anae and Tyrone Crawford would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack in Sunday's loss

    Lawrence recorded six tackles (five solo), including his third sack of the season, in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: The Dallas pass rush took down Carson Wentz four times on the night, starting with Lawrence on the Eagles' second play from scrimmage. He also forced a Boston Scott fumble in the third quarter, although the ball squirted out of bounds before the Cowboys could gain possession. All three of Lawrence's sacks this season have come in the last four games, and the veteran DE could be headed for a big second half.

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Strong outing in loss

    Lawrence recorded seven tackles (four solo) including a sack, in Sunday's loss to Washington.

    Analysis: It was Lawrence's best IDP showing of 2020, as he picked up his second sack of the year along with a season high in tackles. With Randy Gregory now reinstated, the Cowboys have plenty of talent off the edge with Lawrence, Gregory, Everson Griffen and Aldon Smith all potential pass-rush threats, which could allow D-Law to avoid the consistent double teams he's had to deal with the last few seasons.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finally gets first sack of 2020

    Lawrence recorded three tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's win over the Giants.

    Analysis: He made his first sack of the season count, as Lawrence jarred the ball loose from Daniel Jones in the second quarter and celebrated as Anthony Brown scooped up the fumble and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. The Cowboys' defense could use more consistent pressure from Lawrence, especially with the offense potentially headed for a downturn following the loss of Dak Prescott (ankle), but the whole Dallas pass rush will face a tough task in Week 6 against the Cardinals trying to bring down…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Avoids injury designation

    Lawrence (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day that the team expected Lawrence to play Week 4, and the absence of an injury designation confirms that expectation. Lawrence is without a sack through three games but has eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to play Sunday

    Coach Mike McCarthy said Lawrence (knee) "has done everything" Friday and is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old sat out the first two practices of the week, but there never appeared to be much doubt about his availability for Week 4. The release of the injury report later in the day will indicate whether Lawrence is fully cleared for Sunday or if he's still officially questionable.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Thursday, but will play

    Lawrence (knee) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence missed practice Wednesday and Thursday of last week as well before logging a limited session Friday and garnering 41 percent of the defensive snaps against the Seahawks. Coach Mike McCarthy indicated that in spite of Lawrence's lack of practice participation to this point in the week, he is expected to make his 52nd consecutive regular-season appearance Sunday against the Browns, per Michael Gehlken of Dallas Morning News. The coaching staff is seemingly trying to keep Lawrence as…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Lawrence (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence played through his knee injury last week against Seattle, so it's not surprising that he's getting a day off to start the week. If Lawrence hasn't suffered a setback, he should ramp up his practice participation as the week progresses ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to rock

    Lawrence (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against Seattle, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It was reported earlier that Lawrence was expected to suit up in the contest after practicing on a limited basis, and this news confirmed that notion. Now officially in for Sunday's game, he's been seen his snap count managed through the first few weeks of the season, and it's likely the team will operate under that same notion.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to suit up

    Lawrence (knee/personal), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence only practiced once this week -- on a limited basis -- while missing time due to the birth of his child and a lingering right knee injury. The Cowboys are apparently optimistic the knee issue won't prevented Lawrence from suiting up, but his status won't be firmly established until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Lawrence was limited to playing 37 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps in the team's Week 2 win over the Falcons, so his…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 6:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Week 3

    Lawrence (knee/personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence had quite the week, dealing with a knee injury while also welcoming the birth of his child. He missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but a limited session Friday leaves his status up in the air entering the weekend. If he suits up, it'll be interesting to see whether Lawrence bounces back from playing just 37 percent of the defensive snaps this past Sunday against the Falcons.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Personal absence Wednesday

    Lawrence (knee/personal) is not practicing Wednesday for family reasons, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was also limited during the second half of Sunday's win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, so it'll be worth monitoring his activity when he returns to the team. With Everson Griffen on deck, the Cowboys have a more than competent option available in the event that Lawrence is forced to miss any time.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Lawrence (knee/personal) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence's knee injury limited his snaps during the second half of Sunday's win over the Falcons, and it looks as though he may currently be trending in the wrong direction for Week 3. The starting defensive end still has two more chances to increase his practice activity before a decision is made about his status, but Everson Griffen would be in line for increased work if Lawrence ends up forced to miss time.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hampered by knee injury

    Coach Mike McCarthy said Lawrence is dealing with a knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence was hampered by this injury during this past Sunday's win over the Falcons, spending an unordinary amount of time on the sidelines and finishing with just 37 percent of defensive snaps. He'll be monitored closely during the upcoming practice week, and McCarthy relayed that he'll know more following Wednesday's practice. If he's forced to miss Sunday's game versus Seattle, Everson Griffen is next in line to start at defensive end.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays limited snaps in second half

    Lawrence saw limited action in the second half of Sunday's wild comeback win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Fifth-round pick Bradlee Anae took most of the snaps in his place. Lawrence was having an active day before getting hurt, recording five tackles, but he's still looking for his first sack of 2020. Expect his status to become clearer once the Cowboys begin preparations for their Week 3 tilt in Seattle.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks voidable extension

    The Cowboys signed Lawrence to a one-year voidable extension Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys converted $15 million of Lawrence's base salary for 2020 into a signing bonus, freeing up $12 million in cap space this year. The move could signal that the Cowboys are exploring the free agent market, or possibly that contract talks with Dak Prescott have progressed. Lawrence and Dallas had agreed to terms on a five-year, $105 million deal this offseason.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Receives help up front

    The offseason additions of Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe figure to make things a bit easier for Lawrence (back) in 2020, David Helman and Jonny Auping of the Cowboys' official site report.

    Analysis: Lawrence played in all 16 games for the third consecutive season in 2019, but his sack total (five) was cut in half from the previous year as he played through shoulder issues before a back injury felled him in the last game. The 28-year-old should be healthy entering 2020, with the signings of McCoy and Poe set to provide a significant interior presence , which could help Lawrence reach double-digit sacks once again.

    Published: Fri, Jun 26 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles through rough season

    Lawrence (back) wrapped up the 2019 campaign with 45 tackles (30 solo) including five sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

    Analysis: After signing a long-term contract extension last April, Lawrence immediately underwent shoulder surgery that required a lengthy recovery period, and he never seemed to get fully healthy after missing most of training camp and the preseason. Although he played in all 16 games in 2019, the 27-year-old recorded only half a sack over the season's second half as he was slowed by various bumps and bruises. His mere presence and reputation still commanded plenty of attention and allowed Robert Quinn…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for remainder of game

    Lawrence (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Redskins, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence left during the first half and won't be able to complete the crucial divisional clash. If the Cowboys miss the playoffs, his regular season will end with 45 tackles and five sacks, with him failing to hit double digits in the latter category for the first time in three seasons.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with new injury

    Lawrence (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Washington, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Lawrence picked up the injury and he left the game in the second quarter. He was also dealing with a shoulder injury heading into the game and it's unclear if both injuries are related. In any event, with the veteran sidelined, Dorance Armstrong stands to see a slight uptick in snaps.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Week 17

    Lawrence (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Redskins, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence practiced as a limited participant Friday, but he apparently showed enough during the limited session to avoid the questionable tag. The 27-year-old should serve in his usual starting role at defensive end for Dallas.

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No-go in practice

    Lawrence (shoulder) is listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence seems to have emerged from Sunday's loss to Philadelphia a bit dinged up. His practice participation over the rest of the week will be telling for his Week 17 availability.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation for Week 11

    Lawrence (neck) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions.

    Analysis: After two limited practices earlier in the week, Lawrence was a full participant Friday. He has yet to miss a game this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by neck injury

    Lawrence has a neck injury and was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Analysis: Lawrence played a typical 64 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Vikings but he apparently came away with the neck issue. The fact the 27-year-old still practiced to start the week is a good sign for his potential availability Sunday at Detroit.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches sack in win

    Lawrence recorded four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Monday night's win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Lawrence took down the quarterback for a second-straight game and now has 4.5 sacks on the year. With just 17 tackles on the season, he is well off of his 2018 pace, but perhaps this is a sign he is about to get rolling starting at home Week 10 against the Vikings.

    Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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