The Dallas Cowboys did not agree with DeMarcus Lawrence on a long-term deal by Monday's deadline to sign franchised players, meaning the star defensive end will play this season on the franchise tag.
Lawrence, 26, will become an unrestricted free agent after this upcoming season.
Lawrence is coming off a breakout 2017 season in which he had a career-high 14.5 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl. He had just nine total sacks in his career entering 2017, but had been limited by foot and back injuries, as well as a suspension during his first three years.