As we flip our player profile series to the defensive side of the ball, today we take a look at the Cowboys’ highest-paid defender, Demarcus Lawrence. Lawrence has been often criticized for his lack of sack production since signing a long-term deal in 2019, but when you dive deeper into his play on the field you see just how important he is to this defense.
Today, we look back at Lawrence’s underrated 2020 season and project forward to what he might do in 2021.
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Contract Status: Signed through 2024, potential out in 2022 (Via Spotrac)
2020 Recap: If you are looking strictly at sack numbers, most people would be disappointed with Demarcus Lawrence’s 2020 season.