DeMarcus Lawrence is preparing for his 11th season with the Cowboys as one of the team’s best defensive linemen and a locker room leader. However, between age and an expiring contract, this year may very well be Lawrence’s last in Dallas. Even if he continues to play at a high level, he may not be able to survive the team’s salary cap concerns and seeming move toward a roster reboot.
With Tyron Smith’s departure to the New York Jets, Lawrence and Zack Martin have become the longest-tenured roster members. Both were added in the 2014 NFL Draft, and while Martin was an immediate elite player it took Lawrence some time to develop.