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.<br /><br />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. “<br /><br />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.<br /><br />‘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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />
