NFL
DeMarcus Lawrence
DeMarcus Lawrence
Dallas Cowboys, Defensive End
Age: 32y-9m-2d (Apr 28, 1992)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: Boise State
Drafted: Round 2 (#34 overall), 2014
Agent(s): David Canter, Ness Mugrabi (GSE Worldwide)
2025 Cap Hit
$8,700,000
2025 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$127,349,519
2022-2024 Extension
DeMarcus Lawrence signed a 3 year, $40,000,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including $12,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,333,333. In 2025, Lawrence will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $8,700,000 and a dead cap value of $7,445,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $40,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$30,000,000
Total GTD:
$30,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- $30M fully guaranteed (signing bonus + 2022 salary + 2023 salary)
- 2025 automatically voids ($3M dead cap)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2023 Franchise Tag Extension
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $105,000,000
Average Salary:
$21,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$48,000,000
Total GTD:
$65,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2019 Franchise Tag
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $20,571,600
Average Salary:
$20,571,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018 Franchise Tag
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $17,143,000
Average Salary:
$17,143,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,506,650
Average Salary:
$1,376,663
Signing Bonus:
$2,324,836
GTD at Sign:
$3,895,138
Total GTD:
$3,895,138
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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Seasons
11 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$127,349,519
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$2,608,080 |
$2,608,080 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$670,302 |
$3,278,382 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$703,992 |
$3,982,374 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,170,907 |
$5,153,281 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Active / Franchise Tag
|
$17,143,000 |
$22,296,281 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$31,116,747 |
$53,413,028 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$16,936,491 |
$70,349,519 |
|
| 2021 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$17,000,000 |
$87,349,519 |
|
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$102,349,519 |
|
| 2023 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$117,349,519 |
|
| 2024 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$10,000,000 |
$127,349,519 |
Nfc Pro Bowl:DT |
| Total |
$127,349,519 |
$127,349,519 |
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| Total |
$127,349,519 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$55,173,201 | $39,188,080 | $4,600,000 | $28,335,000 | - | $53,238 | $127,349,519 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
22 |
$420,000
|
$2,188,080 |
$2,608,080 |
$2,608,080 |
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| 2015 |
|
23 |
$670,302
|
$670,302 |
$3,278,382 |
||||||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$703,992
|
$703,992 |
$3,982,374 |
||||||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$1,170,907
|
$1,170,907 |
$5,153,281 |
||||||
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$17,143,000
|
$17,143,000 |
$22,296,281 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$1,500,000
|
$25,000,000 |
$4,600,000 |
$16,747 |
$31,116,747 |
$53,413,028 |
|||
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$1,900,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$36,491 |
$16,936,491 |
$70,349,519 |
||||
| 2021 |
|
29 |
$17,000,000
|
$17,000,000 |
$87,349,519 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$3,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$15,000,000 |
$102,349,519 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
31 |
$1,665,000
|
$13,335,000 |
$15,000,000 |
$117,349,519 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
32 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$127,349,519 |
||||||
| Total |
$55,173,201 |
$39,188,080 |
$28,335,000 |
$4,600,000 |
$53,238 |
$127,349,519 |
$127,349,519 |
||||
| Total |
$55,173,201 |
$39,188,080 |
$28,335,000 |
$4,600,000 |
$53,238 |
$127,349,519 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$55,173,201 | $39,188,080 | $4,600,000 | $28,335,000 | - | $53,238 | $127,349,519 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
DAL |
5 - 18 | Foot |
| 2021 |
DAL |
2 - 12 | Foot |
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Mar 15, 2023
Converted $13.335M of 2023 salary into signing bonus, clearing $8.89M of cap with Dallas (DAL)
-
Mar 14, 2022
Signed a 3 year $40 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
-
Sep 11, 2020
Converted $15M of 2020 salary into bonus, clearing $12M of cap space with Dallas (DAL)
-
Nov 08, 2019
Fined $21,054 Unsportsmanlike conduct against New York (NYG)
-
Oct 04, 2019
Fined $21,056 Roughing the Passer against Teddy Bridgewater (NO)
-
Sep 20, 2019
Fined $21,056 Roughing the Passer against Case Keenum (WAS)
-
Apr 05, 2019
Signed a 5 year $105 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
-
Mar 04, 2019
Offered a 1 year $20.57 million franchise tag by Dallas (DAL)
-
Sep 14, 2018
Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Cam Newton (CAR)
-
Mar 05, 2018
Signed a 1 year $17.143 million franchise tag with Dallas (DAL)
-
Sep 29, 2017
Fined $12,154 Excessive celebration (imitating gun shots) against Arizona (ARI)
-
Apr 20, 2016
Suspended 4 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $353,367 in 2016 salary & bonus with Dallas (DAL)
-
Jun 18, 2014
Signed a 4 year $5.506 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
-
May 09, 2014
Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 2 (#34 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2019 |
|
Unsportsmanlike conduct against New York (NYG) | $21,054 | |
| Oct 04, 2019 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Teddy Bridgewater (NO) | $21,056 | |
| Sep 20, 2019 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Case Keenum (WAS) | $21,056 | |
| Sep 14, 2018 |
|
Roughing the Passer against Cam Newton (CAR) | $20,054 | |
| Sep 29, 2017 |
|
Excessive celebration (imitating gun shots) against Arizona (ARI) | $12,154 | |
| Fines: 5 | $95,374 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2016 |
|
PEDs | 4 | $353,367 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $353,367 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DAL | 4 | 4 | 167 | 62.50 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 612 | 57.70 | 4 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | DAL | 17 | 17 | 697 | 60.80 | 6 | 65 | 43 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | DAL | 7 | 7 | 271 | 57.30 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | DAL | 16 | 14 | 666 | 60.30 | 7 | 58 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 689 | 62.60 | 5 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | DAL | 16 | 15 | 735 | 70.10 | 11 | 64 | 42 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 704 | 68.10 | 15 | 59 | 36 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | DAL | 9 | 3 | 329 | 31.20 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | DAL | 16 | 13 | 700 | 66.40 | 8 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | DAL | 7 | 0 | 217 | 40.50 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $24,059,480
- Avg. Salary: $12,029,740
- NFL Rank: 190
- DE Rank: 17
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $13,333,333
- NFL Rank: 169
- DE Rank: 15
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare DeMarcus Lawrence to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanoh Kpassagnon | 2 | $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | 28 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | 2 | $18,000,000 | $9,000,000 | 26 |
| Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | 3 | $19,000,000 | $6,333,333 | 27 |
| Arik Armstead | 3 | $43,500,000 | $14,500,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 3 | $21,375,000 | $8,083,333 | 27.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Lawrence's current age (32), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $26,942,307 | $8,980,769 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Lawrence statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tanoh Kpassagnon
2021-2022
|
67.65 | 1.26 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 60.80 |
|
Yetur Gross-Matos
2022-2023
|
85.29 | 1.28 | 0.24 | 1.45 | 0.93 | 58.30 |
|
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
2021-2022
|
88.24 | 1.37 | 0.23 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 77.10 |
|
Arik Armstead
2022-2023
|
61.76 | 1.10 | 0.24 | 0.81 | 2.14 | 72.60 |
| Average | 75.74 | 1.25 | 0.24 | 1.13 | 1.26 | 67.20 |
|
DeMarcus Lawrence
2023-2024
|
61.76 | 1.71 | 0.33 | 1.76 | 2.05 | 74.05 |
| Pct Change | -18.46 | 36.80 | 37.50 | 55.75 | 62.70 | 10.19 |
| Median Prime % Change | 37.15% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | 30.75% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: DeMarcus Lawrence
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $24,059,480 | $12,029,740 |
