HEADLINES

Demarcus Lawrence To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

January 26th, 2019 at 9:13pm CST by Micah Powell

Cowboys Pro Bowl defensive end Demarcus Lawrence is expected to undergo offseason surgery on his shoulder, though a time and place has yet to be discussed, the Dallas Morning News’ Jon Machota tweets. 

Lawrence has reportedly played with a torn labrum for the past two seasons, and he is now going to get it fixed.

Lawrence’s name will be a popular one this coming offseason. Not for his rehab of this likely minor injury, but for his contract status with the Cowboys. After playing the 2017 campaign on the franchise tag, the pass-rushing end will be looking to ink a long-term deal with the Cowboys in the coming weeks.

Dallas has substantial cap space — a projected $54MM — and Jerry Jones hinted they are more comfortable giving Lawrence a long-term deal following his standout 2018 campaign. If a deal cannot be reached, however, the Cowboys would likely use the franchise tag again, which would likely not sit well with Lawrence, who has professed his desire with the Cowboys.

“If they don’t want this energy and intensity and this focus every day to get better, then make your move. The ball is in their hands. I feel like I’ve prepared for this moment and showed them I’m here for the long haul.”

Should the Cowboys place the tag on him again in 2019, Lawrence would stand to make around $20.5MM.

NFL Trade Rumors: Dallas CowboysDemarcus Lawrence

View Comments (8)