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Report: Demarcus Lawrence Unlikely to Sign New Cowboys Contract Before Deadline

The Dallas Cowboys are not likely to sign Demarcus Lawrence to a long-term deal before Monday's deadline, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, leaving the defensive end on a one-year deal going into 2018.

Lawrence will make $17.1 million during the upcoming season after the Cowboys placed him under the franchise tag. He could potentially be a free agent next offseason.

As Calvin Watkins of The Athletic reported earlier this month, the two sides were in an "extended staredown" trying to agree on a new deal, with the player hoping for a five-year extension.