DeMarcus Lawrence Injury News & Updates

Lawrence recorded four tackles (one solo) and 0.5 sacks in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Cardinals. He also recovered two fumbles and returned both for a touchdowns.

Lawrence scooped a fumble by Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the first quarter and returned it 34 yards for a touchdown. Two drives later, the veteran linebacker picked up another Brissett fumble and took it 22 yards to paydirt. Lawrence now has four career defensive touchdowns. It was a remarkable game for the 33-year-old, who has 25 tackles (10 solo) and 4.0 sacks as well.

Lawrence finished with two solo tackles, a sack and another tackle for a loss, in Monday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

The outside linebacker is up to 3.0 sacks in six games this season. Lawrence has also played on more than half of the defensive snaps in five of those six contests.

Lawrence recorded five total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jaguars.

The veteran edge rusher from Boise State was one of five Seahawks to take down Trevor Lawrence during Sunday's win, recording his first two sacks of the season. Lawrence has appeared in five games for Seattle in 2025, recording 17 total tackles across 185 defensive snaps. He's expected to continue starting opposite Boye Mafe to form the Seahawks' top edge-rush tandem ahead of a Week 7 matchup against the Texans.

Lawrence (quadriceps) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Lawrence was unavailable for practice Wednesday, but he now appears to be set to return to action in Week 6 after logging a full session Thursday. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since Week 4 after suffering a quadriceps injury in the team's win over the Cardinals, but he'll likely be back in his starting role at weakside linebacker in Sunday's contest in Jacksonville.

Lawrence (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Lawrence missed Seattle's Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay with a quad injury, but there is optimism he'll be able to practice this week. That return will be delayed at least one more day, keeping Lawrence's status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville uncertain.

Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Monday that Lawrence (quadriceps) will aim to return to practice in the week leading up to Sunday's Week 6 road contest against Jacksonville, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence suffered a quad injury during the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Cardinals, which was severe enough for be sidelined during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers. The veteran linebacker will attempt to return to practice in at least a limited capacity this week. If Lawrence and Derick Hall (oblique) are unable to play Week 6, then Uchenna Nwosu would figure to upgrade to a starting role at linebacker alongside Boye Mafe, Drake Thomas and Ernest Jones.

Lawrence (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence was injured in last Thursday night's Week 4 win over the Cardinals. It's not expected to be a long-term absence for the veteran edge rusher. Derick Hall figures to see increased defensive snaps against the Bucs.

Lawrence (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Lawrence is viewed as day-to-day, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Lawrence had to exit last Thursday night's win over the Cardinals early with the injury after playing just 10 defensive snaps.

Lawrence (thigh) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Though the the veteran was downgraded to out, his injury is not considered serious, per Rapoport. Lawrence exited in the first half after making one solo tackle. Lawrence played on more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Seattle's first three games, but Derick Hall, his backup, already has three tackles (two solo) Thursday night.

Lawrence has a thigh injury and is doubtful to return to Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

The linebacker had one solo tackle before exiting. Lawrence played more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Seattle's first three games, recording 11 stops (four solo). Derick Hall is the next man up at weakside linebacker.

Lawrence (foot) has been participating in OTAs, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence made only a brief cameo along with some other key pieces on defense, but that's enough to indicate that the veteran pass rusher is no longer hampered by the foot injury that sidelined him after Week 4 of the 2024 season. The injury didn't deter Seattle from signing Lawrence to a three-year, $42 million contract in March.

Lawrence (foot) signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Seahawks on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

After spending the first 11 years of his career in Dallas, Lawrence has inked a deal to join the Seahawks. Under this new contract the 32-year-old will earn $14 million annually, with $18 million in guaranteed money. The veteran defensive end appeared in just four games in 2024 before sustaining a season-ending foot injury. However, he was productive across 17 regular-season appearances in 2023, logging 50 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, along with six passes defended and one forced fumble. Lawrence is expected to add depth to a Seahawks defensive line featuring 2024 Pro Bowl selection Leonard Williams and 2024 first-round pick Byron Murphy.

Lawrence suffered a foot injury in Week 4 of the 2024 campaign and did not play the rest of the year, finishing with 14 tackles (seven solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.

The 11th-year veteran's exact injury was a right midfoot sprain, and he was placed on injured reserve in early October. Lawrence concluded a three-year contract with Dallas this season, and he will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The defensive end made the Pro Bowl after the 2022 and '23 campaigns.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Lawrence (foot) is "coming back into the fray as far as practicing," Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence suffered a right midfoot sprain during the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Giants, which caused him to be placed on injured reserve Oct. 2. He has been sidelined for Dallas' last eight games, though it appears he has progressed in his recovery enough that he could have his 21-day practice window open during the Cowboys' Week 14 prep.

Lawrence (foot) will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence has been on injured reserve since Oct. 2 and has missed the mandatory four games. However, the Boise State product isn't healed enough to return to the field in any capacity, so the opening of his practice window will have to wait at least one more week.

Lawrence (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Lawrence's move to IR was expected and reported by David Moore of The Dallas Morning News on Monday. The veteran pass rusher was expected to need roughly four weeks to recover from a mid-foot sprain, so his placement on injured reserve makes sense.

Lawrence (foot) is expected to be placed on injured reserve sometime this week, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence going on IR would be a rational expectation with reports coming Friday that he suffered a midfoot sprain and would need at least four weeks to recover. Assuming he does land on IR, he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games, so the timelines correlate. Moore also reports that the team plans to elevate Carl Lawson from the practice squad before this Sunday's matchup with the Steelers to bolster the Cowboys' depth on the edges with Lawrence likely out.

Lawrence (foot) is expected to be out at least four weeks with a midfoot sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Lawrence is a prime candidate to be placed on injured reserve and he's expected to be reevaluated after four weeks. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that he considers Lawrence's injury to be worse than Micah Parsons (ankle), who was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. Chauncey Golston and Marshawn Kneeland are two candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line moving forward.

Lawrence (foot) is expected to miss multiple weeks after being injured in Thursday night's win over the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Lawrence was taken to the locker room and had his injured foot taped up on the sidelines Thursday night, but the extent of the injury is more severe and will require an extended absence. With both Lawrence and Micah Parsons (ankle) now injured, Dallas' defense could be in big trouble. Marshawn Kneeland, Chauncey Golston and Carl Lawson picked up the extra playing time against the Giants with Parsons and Lawrence injured.

Lawrence (foot) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Giants, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

The defensive end made two tackles, including a sack, before exiting. Lawrence played more than 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of Dallas' first three games, recording 12 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.

Lawrence (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The 32-year-old defensive end played 49 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles during Sunday's loss, but he appears to have suffered a shoulder injury in the process. Lawrence's participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide a better indication of his possible availability for Week 4, as the Cowboys take on the Giants on Thursday night.

Lawrence recorded five tackles (four solo) including two sacks in Sunday's win over the Browns.

Lawrence racked up four QB hits in total, part of a massive day for the Cowboys' pass rush that saw the unit pressure Deshaun Watson 25 times on 56 dropbacks, leading to six total sacks and 17 QB hits. The veteran defensive end hasn't had a season with double-digit sacks since 2018, but with offensive lines forced to key on Micah Parsons, Lawrence has a golden opportunity to turn back the clock in 2024.

Lawrence might see an uptick in sacks in 2024 with Sam Williams (knee) lost for the season, and Dorance Armstrong now with Washington.

Micah Parsons is still around for the Cowboys, but with the team's secondary cast of edge rushers thinned, Lawrence could see his responsibilities in that area increase under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. Armstrong and Williams combined for 12.0 sacks in 2023, while Lawrence managed just 4.0, but rookie second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland and free-agent signing Carl Lawson, who will begin the season on the practice squad, aren't likely to replace that lost production on their own. The 32-year-old Lawrence has become more of a run-stuffer in recent years and hasn't topped 6.5 sacks since 2018, so even with increased opportunities, his IDP ceiling is likely limited.

Lawrence recorded 50 tackles (29 solo) including 4.0 sacks while adding six passes defended and a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.

The veteran defensive end played every game for the second straight campaign, but Lawrence just doesn't have the ability to get to the quarterback the way he used to. He would carry a dead cap hit of over $20 million if he were released this offseason, so Lawrence will likely return to Dallas in 2024, but he's nothing more than a depth piece in a pass rush led by Micah Parsons at this stage of his career.

Lawrence recorded eight tackles (seven solo) while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Lawrence was able to notch a season-high eight stops in the loss, including a fumble-inducing hit on running back Ty Johnson in the fourth quarter, which the Bills recovered. The defensive end has produced 40 tackles, including four sacks, while deflecting three passes on top of the forced fumble over 14 games in 2023.

Lawrence registered three tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Dallas' 33-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Lawrence logged one of six sacks for the Cowboys on Sunday bringing his season total to four. The 2014 second-round pick will have an ample opportunity to further add to his totals next week versus the Commanders and their struggling offensive line.

Lawrence recorded five tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Cardinals.

Lawrence secured a season-high five tackles while also notching his second sack of the campaign. The defensive end is now up to eight tackles on the year while also deflecting a pass over three contests.

Lawrence recorded a sack in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.

The veteran defensive end hasn't compiled more than 6.5 sacks in a season since 2018, but Lawrence made his presence felt Sunday as the Cowboys' pass rush brought down Daniel Jones seven times in total. With Micah Parsons commanding so much attention from blockers, Lawrence could find plenty of clear paths to the QB in 2023.

Lawrence recorded a career-high 65 tackles (43 solo), including six sacks, through 17 regular-season games in 2022. He added three passes defended, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown in Week 5 against the Rams.

With Micah Parsons now the main pass-rushing threat for the Cowboys, Lawrence found himself in more of a run-stuffing role, but he can still make an impact in the backfield -- three of his sacks on the season came in Week 3 against the Giants, and he also collected one in the divisional-round loss to the 49ers. The 30-year-old has two more years remaining on his current contract and cutting him would produce a massive dead-cap hit in 2023, so Lawrence figures to see similar usage again in Dan Quinn's defense next season.

Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

After logging back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 15 prep, Lawrence submitted a full practice Friday and is cleared for Sunday's contest. Across 13 appearances, the veteran defensive end has totaled 53 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown.

Lawrence (foot) was a limited participant in the Cowboys' practice Thursday, Jordan Reid of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence has dealt with a foot injury the past four weeks that has yet to keep him sidelined for a game. As a result, he's been largely limited during practice over this span, and this trend has continued for the first two sessions Week 15. Lawrence has played between 60-70 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps over the past five games, and, barring any setbacks, he'll likely do so again Sunday against Jacksonville.

Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Houston.

Lawrence logged a full practice Friday after back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 14 prep due to a foot issue. The veteran defensive end has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 48 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 12 appearances.

Lawrence (foot) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence was a limited participant with a foot injury to start Week 13 prep as well, but he suited up against the Colts and played 69 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Barring a setback, Lawrence doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing Week 14.

Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence returned to full participation Friday and is good to go for Week 13 after logging back-to-back limited sessions due to a foot injury. Across 11 appearances, the veteran defensive end has totaled 45 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Lawrence (foot) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Despite battling an illness and a foot injury, Lawrence was deemed active for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Giants. The star pass rusher isn't listed with an illness anymore, but he's still limited by the foot injury. Regardless, barring a setback, Lawrence figures to play through the injury again in Week 13, though fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week to ensure that's the case.

Lawrence (foot/illness) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence was expected to suit up Thursday after being listed as questionable, and he'll officially be able to play through a stress fracture in his foot. Over the first 10 games of the year, he's totaled 44 tackles (30 solo), including six sacks, along with two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a touchdown.

Lawrence (foot/illness) is expected to play Thursday against Buffalo, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Lawrence was questionable for Thursday's matchup after practicing as a limited participant Wednesday, and he'll likely be able to play through the stress fracture in his foot on Thanksgiving. Over his two appearances since the Cowboys' Week 9 bye, he's tallied nine tackles (six solo), including two sacks, and a forced fumble.

Lawrence (foot/illness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Lawrence is battling a knee injury and an illness but returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after not participating Monday or Tuesday. Despite the lack of practice and the injury designation, the star defensive end is still expected to suit up for the Thanksgiving day matchup, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

Lawrence sat out the Cowboys' practice Tuesday, and he is listed as having an illness in addition to a foot injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence has been dealing with a foot injury since last week, though he was able to play through the issue and record his sixth sack of the season in Sunday's victory over Minnesota. He was labeled as DNP for Monday's estimated practice before sitting out Tuesday, and the new mention of an illness casts doubt on his ability to take the field against the Giants in Week 12. It doesn't help that the Cowboys have a short week, as they're scheduled for their traditional contest on Thanksgiving Day.

Lawrence (foot) was listed as a DNP on the Cowboys' injury report Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Lawrence popped up with what was labeled as a minor foot injury last Wednesday. While the 30-year-old was considered questionable heading into Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings, he was ultimately able to suit up and recorded two tackles, including one sack. Lawrence's 23 defensive snaps Week 11 did mark a season low for the defensive end, though this was likely due to the blowout nature of the contest. The Pro Bowler will have two more practices to increase his activity before Dallas' matchup against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day.

Lawrence (foot) is active Sunday against the Vikings, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence was able to get in a limited practice Friday after logging DNP's earlier in the weak. The ability of the veteran edge rusher to suit up against Minnesota will certainly be a boon to the team's defense.

Lawrence (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Lawrence logged back-to-back DNPs due to a foot injury to start Week 11 prep but returned to practice as a limited participant Friday. Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier Friday that he expects Lawrence to suit up, so despite the questionable designation, it sounds like the defensive end will be available against Minnesota.

Lawrence (foot) is expected to play Sunday versus the Vikings, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence popped up on the injury report earlier this week with a minor foot injury, but it appears as if it's a non-concern heading into Week 11. The defensive end has registered 10 tackles, including two sacks, while forcing a fumble over the last two games.

Lawrence did not participate in the Cowboys' estimated practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence appears to be dealing with a foot injury following his seven-tackle performance against the Packers, leaving him sidelined during Dallas' walkthrough Wednesday. However, this issue does not appear to be overly serious, as the 30-year-old said that he was fine and will still be able to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings, according to Hill Jr. Lawrence has recorded 42 tackles (29 solo) and five sacks while serving as one of the Cowboys' best run-defender this season, so it will still be worth monitoring his participation levels in practice Thursday and Friday.

Lawrence recorded seven tackles including a sack in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers.

Four different Cowboys tied for the team lead with seven tackles, but Lawrence was the only one to chip in a sack as well. The veteran defensive end has five sacks through nine games, giving him a shot at his first season with double digits since 2018, and with 42 tackles already he's on pace to shatter his previous career high of 64 in that category.

Lawrence doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence was limited during Wednesday and Thursday's practice due to a chest injury, but he progressed to a full participant Friday and will be good to go for Week 6. Through the first five games of the season, the veteran pass rusher has recorded 21 tackles and three sacks, though all three of his QB takedowns came against the Giants in Week 3.

Lawrence (chest) was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

It was previously reported that Lawrence was dealing with a rib injury following Dallas' win over the Rams on Sunday, though he was listed with a chest issue on Wednesday's practice report. While the exact nature and severity of this issue are unclear, it's possible that the Cowboys are taking every precaution with the 30-year-old defensive end, as he played his second lowest defensive snaps of the season in Week 5. Lawrence will have two more practices to improve his injury status before Sunday's divisional matchup with the Eagles.

Lawrence is expected to be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice after suffering a ribs injury in Week 5, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence made two tackles and scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Rams, but he appears to have left the contest a little worse for wear, injuring his ribs in the contest. His participation at practice this week is worth monitoring, but considering the fact he is practicing in any capacity Wednesday, Lawrence seems likely to go Sunday against the Eagles.

Lawrence recorded two tackles and scored a 19-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery in Sunday's win over the Rams.

The Cowboys' pass rush sacked Matthew Stafford five times on the day, and the first one by Dorance Armstrong led to a fumble that Lawrence scooped up and took to the house just 1:33 into the first quarter. It was Tank's second career TD, with the first coming just last year, and the veteran defensive end has 21 tackles and three sacks through five games.

Lawrence (foot) was a full participant at practice Friday, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

Lawrence briefly left Monday's win over the Giants with a foot injury, but he returned and totaled six tackles and three sacks. He was listed as a limited participant Wednesday for presumably the same issue that got checked out during the Week 3 contest, but he's since returned to full participation, suggesting he'll be good to go for the team's Week 4 divisional matchup against Washington.

Lawrence (foot) was listed as a limited participant on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence temporarily exited Monday's win over the Giants to be examined for a foot injury, though he later returned and logged six tackles with three sacks. However, the 30-year-old's foot continued to ail him during Dallas' limited practice Wednesday. While this could just be a precautionary move given the team's relatively quick turnaround following Monday's game, it will be worth monitoring Lawrence's injury status during full practices Thursday and Friday.

Lawrence notched six solo tackles and three sacks during Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.

Lawrence managed to match his 2021 sack total in a single contest, despite briefly exiting due to a foot injury. The veteran defensive end possesses high upside but a low floor in IDP fantasy formats, but Week 4 he could get a chance to feast against the Commanders and Carson Wentz, who took nine sacks Week 3.

Lawrence (foot) returned to Monday's contest against the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Lawrence made his way back into the game after exiting with a foot injury early in the second half. The defensive end has recorded six tackles and three sacks against the Giants, and he is on track to register his best outing of the 2022 campaign.

Lawrence entered the Cowboys' medical tent with a foot injury during Monday's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence's status for the remainder of Monday's game is unclear after he was forced to exit with a foot injury in the second half. With the veteran defensive end sidelined, rookie Sam Williams should see increased usage for the time being.

The Cowboys and Lawrence agreed to a new three-year contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

There were talking points from both sides about Lawrence's contract situation this offseason, but in the end he'll stay with the team that made him a second-round pick back in 2014. Notably, he's now in line to be the first defensive end in league history to have his contract fully guaranteed for seven consecutive campaigns once he plays it out. Since tallying back-to-back seasons with double-digit sacks in 2017 and 2018, Lawrence has managed just 14.5 sacks in 39 games over the last three years. Still, he'll remain the key cog of Dallas' pass rush for the foreseeable future.

Lawrence recorded four tackles (three solo) including a sack and added a pass defended in Saturday's win over the Eagles.

The veteran pass rusher was a force once again for the Cowboys, and missing 10 games earlier in the season to injury may have served to keep Lawrence fresh for the playoffs. Over the last five games, he's racked up 14 tackles, three sacks, three passes defended, a forced fumble and an INT he returned for a touchdown, giving him plenty of momentum heading into Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the 49ers.

Lawrence recorded two solo tackles, a sack, a pass breakup and a pick-six in Sunday's 56-14 win over Washington.

This was Lawrence's first career touchdown. The 29-year-old missed time this year with a foot injury and has played just five games, but he's made quite an impact with 16 tackles (13 solo), four pass breakups, two sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six. Teaming up with rookie Micah Parsons and Randy Gregory makes this a daunting pass rush for opposing offenses to handle.

Lawrence had two solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's divisional win over Washington.

Lawrence played 68 percent of defensive snaps in his third appearance of the season, and he managed to tally his first sack. Though a foot injury forced Lawrence to miss 10 games, he has managed to return to full strength in time to assist Dallas' defense as a key pass rusher down the stretch.

Lawrence (foot) was activated from IR on Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

This move was expected, but it's still a key development, as it officially paves the way for Lawrence to suit up Thursday evening against the Saints. Lawrence has been practicing but will have some rust to shake off since he hasn't played since the season opener, so he'll likely need a few games to ramp up to his usual level of playing time.

Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Lawrence (foot) "has had a good week" and will play Thursday versus the Saints, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Cowboys haven't yet officially taken Lawrence off IR, but such a transaction appears imminent. The defensive end hasn't played since Week 1 due to a foot injury, for which he underwent surgery, so it's possible he could have his snap count managed upon retaking the field.

Lawrence (foot) is expected to play Thursday at New Orleans, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Lawrence, who was designated from injured reserve ahead of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving matchup with the Raiders, is expected to play for the first time since Week 1. In his only appearance this season, he recorded five tackles and a forced fumble.

Lawrence (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Although Lawrence has officially been designated to return from injured reserve, he'll be unable to suit up for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders. However, the Cowboys are hopeful that the defensive end will be able to return to game action in the near future. His next chance to play will be in Week 13 against the Saints on Dec. 2.

Lawrence (foot) didn't practice Tuesday, but coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that the 21-day window for him to return from injured reserve will open soon, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence was unlikely to play Thursday, but his absence from practice Tuesday all but guarantees that conclusion. It will likely be his 10th game missed since suffering a foot fracture during a Week 2 practice. However, McCarthy's comments should provide some optimism that the 6-foot-3 defensive end will be designated to return from injured reserve sooner rather than later.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Lawrence (foot) will "probably be a couple weeks" before returning, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

McCarthy added that Lawrence is at least "making progress." Since undergoing foot surgery after the Cowboys' season opener, Lawrence has missed seven straight games.

Lawrence (foot) won't play Sunday against the Falcons, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence has missed the last seven games after he underwent foot surgery, but he progressed to on-field rehab work last week. Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that the defensive end isn't expected to return to practice this week, and he'll be held out against Atlanta as a result.

Lawrence (foot) has progressed to on-field rehab work, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Although Lawrence hasn't yet returned to practice as he remains on injured reserve, he's on the right track in his recovery. Coach Mike McCarthy is pleased with the defensive end's progress, but it's not yet clear when the 29-year-old will be designated to return from IR.

Lawrence (foot) will likely miss at least another month, DallasCowboys.com reports.

Speaking to 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Cowboys COO Stephen Jones indicated the veteran defensive end wasn't particularly close to coming off IR. The original timeline for Lawrence's return following his foot surgery after Week 1 was 6-8 weeks, but it looks like he'll be out longer than that, as a mid-November return would sideline him until Week 10 or 11. Until then, Randy Gregory will anchor the team's pass rush.

The Cowboys placed Lawrence (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

After Lawrence underwent surgery on a fractured fifth metatarsal in his foot Thursday, the Cowboys made the procedural move to free up a spot on the 53-man roster. The pass rusher is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, meaning he likely won't be available until November, at the earliest. In Lawrence's place, Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong are the likely candidates to get run opposite Randy Gregory, who currently is on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Lawrence (foot) underwent surgery Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence broke the fifth metatarsal of his foot in Wednesday's practice, and he's expected to miss six to eight weeks while he recovers from surgery. Tarell Basham should see increased playing time in his absence, but coach Mike McCarthy is confident that Lawrence will be back on the field in 2021.

Lawrence will require surgery after breaking the fifth metatarsal of his foot at Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

According to Rapoport, Lawrence won't be back until November, at the earliest, but fortunately the injury isn't season-ending. With Randy Gregory currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, the Cowboys may scour the market or even explore trades to fill in gaps in the pass rush in the short term. Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong figure to be the team's primary defensive ends Sunday against the Chargers and potentially beyond that point.

Lawrence will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke his foot at Wednesday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

When the Cowboys posted their first Week 2 injury report Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site noted Lawrence left practice early due to a foot issue. Now that the extent of the injury is known, Lawrence's potential return date could come down to whether he requires surgery to repair the fracture. While Lawrence recovers, Dallas may explore outside options for pass-rushing help, as Randy Gregory, Tarell Basham and Dorance Armstrong are the only defensive ends on the team who have recorded sacks in their pro careers.

The Cowboys aren't expecting Lawrence (foot) to be available Sunday against the Chargers in L.A., David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

According to David Helman of the Cowboys' official site, Lawrence made an early exit from Wednesday's practice and ultimately was deemed a limited participant. If the team's expectation comes to pass, Lawrence may not return to the practice field at all this week. Still, with two sessions to go, he'll at least have a chance to get back out there.

Lawrence saw some reps during the full team practice Friday, DallasCowboys.com reports.

The veteran pass rusher underwent offseason back surgery and the Cowboys have been bringing Lawrence along slowly since activating him from the PUP list in early August, but his workload is now on the upswing as Week 1 approaches. The 29-year-old hasn't missed a game since 2016 despite ongoing back woes which the surgery was intended to correct, but Lawrence has managed only 11.5 sacks over the last two seasons combined. If he's 100 percent healthy again and can stay that way, he should be capable of a rebound campaign.

The Cowboys activated Lawrence from the PUP list Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Lawrence isn't yet ready to resume practicing, but he's at least managed to pass his physical. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he expects Lawrence to return to practice mid-August, and if that's indeed how things play out, there won't be any reason to worry about his status for Week 1.

Lawrence has been placed on the PUP list for the start of training camp after undergoing back surgery this offseason, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

It was the third back surgery of Lawrence's career, but coach Mike McCarthy says it was "more of a cleanup" and suggested the defensive end should be ready to practice soon. Lawrence has recorded only 11.5 sacks in 32 games the past two seasons, down from 25 sacks in 32 games over the previous two years (2017-18), despite ostensibly still being in his prime (he turned 29 in April). Part of the issue is a lack of pass-rush help, which the Cowboys haven't done much to address.

Lawrence recorded 58 tackles (34 solo) while adding 6.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two passes defended and a fumble recovery over 16 games in 2020.

The veteran defensive end once again gave it his all on the field without seeing much in the way of IDP production. Lawrence did have his moments -- 4.5 of his sacks came during a seven-game stretch in the middle of the season -- but he doesn't get enough help in the pass rush to avoid extra attention from opposition blockers. Randy Gregory did have a couple of big games in the second half however, and if he can take a step forward and present a consistent threat, Lawrence could be freed up to get after the QB more often in 2021.

Lawrence made five tackles (three solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 41-33 win over the 49ers.

With 5.5 sacks through 14 games, Lawrence has surpassed last year's five-sack mark, but he'll finish well short of the career-high 14.5 sacks he posted in 2017. In that season, Lawrence also posted a career-best 64 tackles. That number is within reason this year, as the veteran defensive end has registered 50 stops thus far.

Lawrence (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

It was expected that the two-time Pro Bowler would be good to go for Week 11, given the fact that he traveled with the team to Minnesota and was officially cleared to play, per Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The positive news has been confirmed with the release of Dallas' Week 11 injury report, providing Lawrence with his 10th start of the 2020 campaign. The Boise State product managed only one sack over his first six appearances of the year, but he has two sacks in his past three games entering Sunday's tilt.

Lawrence (illness) has been cleared for Sunday's game versus the Vikings, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence dealt with an illness during the practice week, but he's traveling with the team and has been cleared for Week 11. He'll look to provide pressure off the edge against Kirk Cousins, who has been sacked on 6.5 percent of dropbacks this year.

Lawrence (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Lawrence and backup Randy Gregory are both dealing with illnesses, but Gregory was at least able to practice on a limited basis Friday while Lawrence remained sidelined. If either defensive end sits out Sunday, Justin Hamilton would be in line to see more snaps.

Lawrence didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

It's unclear how serious the illness is and if it's COVID-19 related, but this news puts Lawrence's chances to suit up Sunday in jeopardy. The veteran continues to perform at a high level for the Cowboys, as he's racked up 34 tackles (22 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles in nine games. If Lawrence is forced to miss Sunday's game, Bradlee Anae and Tyrone Crawford would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

Lawrence recorded six tackles (five solo) including his third sack of the season in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

The Dallas pass rush took down Carson Wentz four times on the night, starting with Lawrence on the Eagles' second play from scrimmage. He also forced a Boston Scott fumble in the third quarter, although the ball squirted out of bounds before the Cowboys could gain possession. All three of Lawrence's sacks this season have come in the last four games, and the veteran DE could be headed for a big second half.

Lawrence recorded seven tackles (four solo) including a sack in Sunday's loss to Washington.

It was Lawrence's best IDP showing of 2020, as he picked up his second sack of the year along with a season-high in tackles. With Randy Gregory now reinstated, the Cowboys have plenty of talent off the edge with Lawrence, Gregory, Everson Griffen and Aldon Smith all potential pass-rush threats, which could allow D-Law to avoid the consistent double teams he's had to deal with the last few seasons.

Lawrence recorded three tackles (two solo) including a sack in Sunday's win over the Giants.

He made his first sack of the season count, as Lawrence jarred the ball loose from Daniel Jones in the second quarter and celebrated as Anthony Brown scooped up the fumble and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. The Cowboys' defense could use more consistent pressure from Lawrence, especially with the offense potentially headed for a downturn following the loss of Dak Prescott (ankle), but the whole Dallas pass rush will face a tough task in Week 6 against the Cardinals trying to bring down Kyler Murray.

Lawrence (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day that the team expected him to play Week 4, and the absence of an injury designation confirms that expectation. Lawrence is without a sack through three games and has eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Lawrence (knee) "has done everything" Friday and is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 28-year-old sat out the first two practices of the week, but there never appeared to be much doubt about his availability for Week 4. The release of the injury report later in the day will indicate whether Lawrence is fully cleared for Sunday or if he's still officially questionable.

Lawrence (knee) did not participate during Thursday's practice session, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Lawrence missed practice Wednesday and Thursday of last week as well, before logging a limited session Friday and garnering 41 percent of the defensive snaps against the Seahawks. So long as the status of his knee did not deteriorate during the Week 3 loss, he may be able to once again suit up Friday and become activated for kickoff. Lawrence's participation level in the Cowboys' final practice of the week will go a long way towards determining whether he makes his 52nd consecutive regular-season appearance.

Lawrence (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Lawrence played through his knee injury last week against Seattle, so it's not surprising that he's getting a day off to start the week. If Lawrence hasn't suffered a setback, he should ramp up his practice participation as the week progresses ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.

Lawrence (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against Seattle, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

It was reported earlier that Lawrence was expected to suit up in the contest after practicing on a limited basis, and this news confirmed that notion. Now officially in for Sunday's game, he's been seen his snap count managed through the first few weeks of the season, and it's likely the team will operate under that same notion.

Lawrence (knee/personal), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Lawrence only practiced once this week -- on a limited basis -- while missing time due to the birth of his child and a lingering right knee injury. The Cowboys are apparently optimistic the knee issue won't prevented Lawrence from suiting up, but his status won't be firmly established until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Lawrence was limited to playing 37 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps in the team's Week 2 win over the Falcons, so his workload could be managed carefully again Week 3. That said, Lawrence's ability to suit up in any capacity would be a boon for the Cowboys' pass rush, which will look to slow down red-hot quarterback Russell Wilson.

Lawrence (knee/personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence had quite the week, dealing with a knee injury while also welcoming the birth of his child. He missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but a limited session Friday leaves his status up in the air entering the weekend. If he suits up, it'll be interesting to see whether Lawrence bounces back from playing just 37 percent of the defensive snaps this past Sunday against the Falcons.

Lawrence (knee/personal) is not practicing Wednesday for family reasons, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence was also limited during the second half of Sunday's win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, so it'll be worth monitoring his activity when he returns to the team. With Everson Griffen on deck, the Cowboys have a more than competent option available in the event that Lawrence is forced to miss any time.

Lawrence (knee/personal) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence's knee injury limited his snaps during the second half of Sunday's win over the Falcons, and it looks as though he may currently be trending in the wrong direction for Week 3. The starting defensive end still has two more chances to increase his practice activity before a decision is made about his status, but Everson Griffin would be in line for increased work if Lawrence ends up forced to miss time.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Lawrence is dealing with a knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence was hampered by this injury during this past Sunday's win over the Falcons, spending an unordinary amount of time on the sidelines and finishing with just 37 percent of defensive snaps. He'll be monitored closely during the upcoming practice week, and McCarthy relayed that he'll know more following Wednesday's practice. If he's forced to miss Sunday's game versus Seattle, Everson Griffen is next in line to start at defensive end.

Lawrence saw limited action in the second half of Sunday's wild comeback win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Fifth-round pick Bradlee Anae took most of the snaps in his place. Lawrence was having an active day before getting hurt, recording five tackles, but he's still looking for his first sack of 2020. Expect his status to become clearer once the Cowboys begin preparations for their Week 3 tilt in Seattle.

The Cowboys signed Lawrence to a one-year voidable extension Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Cowboys converted $15 million of Lawrence's base salary for 2020 into a signing bonus, a move which frees up $12 million in cap space this year. The move to free up cap space could signal that the Cowboys are exploring the free agent market, or possibly that contract talks with Dak Prescott have progressed. Lawrence and Dallas had agreed to terms on a five-year, $105 million deal this offseason.

The offseason additions of Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe figure to made things a bit easier for Lawrence (back) in 2020, David Helman and Jonny Auping of the Cowboys' official site report.

Lawrence played in all 16 games for the third consecutive season in 2019, but his sack total (five) was cut in half from the previous year as he played through shoulder issues. The 28-year-old should be healthy entering 2020, with the signings of McCoy and Poe set to provide a significant interior presence which could help Lawrence reach double-digit sacks once again.

Lawrence (back) wrapped up the 2019 campaign with 45 tackles (30 solo) including five sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

After signing a long-term contract extension last April, Lawrence immediately underwent shoulder surgery that required a lengthy recovery period, and he never seemed to get fully healthy after missing most of training camp and the preseason -- although he played in all 16 games in 2019, the 27-year-old recorded only half a sack over the season's second half as he was slowed by various bumps and bruises. His mere presence and reputation still commanded plenty of attention and allowed Robert Quinn to have a big year opposite him on the line (11.5 sacks), and Lawrence's 29 QB pressures wasn't far behind Quinn's 35 despite the disparity in their sack totals. With a full offseason to rest and recuperate, Lawrence should be able to return to the form that saw him pile up 25 sacks in 2017-18.

Lawrence (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Redskins, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Lawrence only practiced as a limited participant Friday, but he apparently showed enough during the limited session to avoid the questionable tag. The 27-year-old should serve in his usual starting role at defensive end for Dallas.

Lawrence (shoulder) is listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence seems to have emerged from Sunday's loss to Philadelphia a bit dinged up. His practice participation over the rest of the week will be telling for his Week 17 availability.

Lawrence (neck) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions.

After two limited practices earlier in the week, Lawrence was a full participant Friday. He has yet to miss a game this season.

Lawrence has a neck injury and was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Lawrence played a typical 64 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, but he apparently came away with the neck issue. The fact the 27-year-old still practiced to start the week is a good sign for his potential availability Sunday at Detroit.

Lawrence (knee/shoulder) will be limited in Thursday's practice due to a heel injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence appears to be managing multiple injuries, so it's encouraging that he isn't being held out of practice entirely. He was listed with shoulder and knee issues to begin the week. The extent of his participation Friday will be worth monitoring, but it currently looks as though Lawrence might be able to play through his injuries Sunday versus the Packers.

Lawrence (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

In the wake of signing an extension with the Cowboys in early April, Lawrence underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, spending the offseason and training camp in recovery mode. Since he was removed from the PUP list Aug. 20, he progressed to team drills within a week and put in a full showing in the first practice of Week 1. There may be some limitations on his snap count to kick off the campaign, but Lawrence remains a force as a pass rusher, boasting 25 sacks over the past two seasons.

Lawrence (shoulder) fit in some team drills at Monday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Lawrence delayed surgery to repair a torn labrum until his representatives attained a lucrative, long-term commitment from the Cowboys. Once he underwent the procedure in early April, he was given a 4-to-6-month recovery timetable, making him a candidate to sit out regular-season games if his rehab went long. Instead, he seems to be on schedule for Week 1 or shortly thereafter in the wake of his first 11-on-11 work of August. Once he's cleared for game action, Lawrence will serve as the team's primary pass-rush threat.

Lawrence (shoulder) was removed from the PUP list Tuesday and was participated in individual drills at practice, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Lawrence started off training camp on the PUP list since he underwent surgery in April to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 27-year-old may not see enough practice time to be clear to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, but he'll have a couple weeks to get ready for the start of the regular season.