FRISCO, Texas -- Unable to reach an agreement on a long-term deal before the deadline, the Dallas Cowboys on Monday used the franchise-tag designation on Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence for the second consecutive year, a source confirmed.
Unlike last year, the Cowboys hope to work out an extension with Lawrence before the July 15 deadline to play the season on the tag.
NFL Network first reported the Cowboys had again used the franchise tag on Lawrence.
By tagging Lawrence, the Cowboys will pay him at least $20.5 million in 2019 if they cannot reach a deal on a contract.