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Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence concerned, may not report to camp amid coronavirus pandemic

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was one of several NFL players to speak out on Sunday over his concerns regarding the NFL’s plan, or lack thereof, to start the season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

While he’s due to report to training camp next week, Lawrence said he may not show up.

Lawrence’s wife is pregnant and due in October, and he wants to put his family first.

“This is absolutely serious,” he told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Don’t get me wrong. I want to play football so bad.