The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a new blockbuster deal with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter.
After a long negotiating period, the Dallas Cowboys and their Pro Bowl defensive end, DeMarcus Lawrence, finally agreed to terms on a new contract extension on Friday. According to a report by NFL Network reporter Jane Slater, it’s a five-year, $105 million contract extension. And Lawrence is also getting a whopping $65 million guaranteed, more than any other defender in NFL history.
As you can imagine, after months of speculation and waiting, Cowboy fans were ecstatic to hear the news that an agreement had been reached. And naturally, they took to Twitter to express their emotions. Below, we’ve gathered some of the best Tweets about the news from fans, players and media alike.
Let’s start with the man himself …
https://twitter.com/TankLawrence/status/1114305832802340864
https://twitter.com/JohnOwning/status/1114228975088201728
The Cowboys’ top two pass rushers heading into 2019, DeMarcus Lawrence and Robert Quinn, have combined for 40 sacks the last two seasons.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) April 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/AntwaunWoods_/status/1114307447257280513
By far the best group of defensive ends the Cowboys have had since Rod Marinelli joined the coaching staff in 2013
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 5, 2019
DeMarcus Lawrence
Robert Quinn
Tyrone Crawford
Randy Gregory
Taco Charlton
Kerry Hyder
Dorance Armstrong
If you actually watch Demarcus Lawrence play, you know he is worth every dollar and then some. Simple. #cowboys
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) April 5, 2019
That Demarcus Lawrence jersey coming in hot.
— david. (@_DMagz) April 6, 2019
According to sources, a key breakthrough on the negotiations came Thursday when Cowboys executive vice President Stephen Jones and DeMarcus Lawrence talked on the phone directly and were able to listen to each other’s side. The end result was the... https://t.co/gBPnfqybXO
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 5, 2019
Cashflow of Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence's 5-year, $105 million deal ...
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 5, 2019
Year 1: $31.1 million
Over 2: $48 million
Over 3: $65 million
Getting a lot of how is Dallas going to fit everyone tweets right now...Prior to this contract Dallas was estimated to be over $100M in cap room next year. Lets say this cuts it to $80M. Thats still a ton of cap space for some big deals. #Cowboys
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) April 5, 2019
The announced agreement between the Dallas Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence is sweet music to the ears of fans. With the recent trade for veteran defensive end Robert Quinn just last week, the Cowboys now have a dynamic duo of pass rushers who will be screaming off the edge and ruining the day for opposing quarterbacks this upcoming season.
But the announcement of this deal should also be just the first penny to drop in Big D. Several other big-name players will also be looking for new deals. That list includes wide receiver Amari Cooper, running back Ezekiel Elliott, cornerback Byron Jones, and quarterback Dak Prescott. Although the likelihood that they all get new deals this offseason is fairly low, the Lawrence extension should spark more.
As for the 26-year old DeMarcus Lawrence, he must now go about the business of proving he is worthy of such a monster contract. And the first step to doing so is by having shoulder surgery soon, something he allegedly refused to have done until a deal was finalized.