The Dallas Cowboys made every effort to get star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence back on the field after his foot injury, but it became clear that it wouldn’t happen for 2024.
The Cowboys’ defense has been plagued by injuries since training camp, with key players and All-Pros going down for significant stretches. Lawrence was one of those affected, suffering a Lisfranc injury to his right foot in Week 4 against the New York Giants.
Despite the team’s efforts to rehabilitate him, the decision has now been made to shut Lawrence down for the rest of the NFL season.
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On the GBag Nation show on 105.3 The Fan Wednesday, Bryan Broaddus reported that the Cowboys had no choice but to end Lawrence’s season, despite their best attempts.
“They really tried everything to get him back. I’ve seen him working hard with Cowboys trainer Britt Brown, but the foot just wasn’t where it needed to be, and they decided the risk wasn’t worth it moving forward,” Broadus said.
Lawrence entered the season in the final year of his contract.
The 32-year-old was drafted by the Cowboys in 2014 as a second-round pick from Boise State. Over his 11-year career in Dallas, he has recorded 61.5 sacks, 21 forced fumbles, a second-team All-Pro selection in 2017, and four Pro Bowl appearances. Unfortunately, his extended absence may mark the end of his time in Dallas.
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