In early 2014, the Dallas Cowboys decided to move from one DeMarcus to another. Longtime legendary defensive end and franchise sack leader DeMarcus Ware was released by the team that offseason after nine years and 117.0 sacks.
His replacement, Boise State pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft following a trade by Dallas with the Washington Redskins that move the Cowboys from #47 to #34. It cost Dallas their third round selection, 78th overall, in order to move up the required 13 spots.
A foot injury at the start of training camp delayed Lawrence’s development his rookie season.