After the best season of Demarcus Lawrence's career, the Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on the defensive end Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the team was trying to complete a long-term deal but wouldn't get it done before Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag.
Lawrence reacted to the report via his Twitter account:
According to Over the Cap, a defensive end could make $16.9 million on a one-year tender under the franchise tag.
Lawrence finished tied for second in the NFL with 14.