Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is to be placed on injured reserve for the next couple of days, according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. Lawrence will join the ranks of his teammate, fellow linebacker Anthony Brown, as well as linebacker Jaylon Smith on injured reserve.
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Lawrence has probably been a key member of the Cowboys defensive scheme ever since he was drafted way back in 2014.Truly, an enormous gap would be left in the team.
Assessing the Impact of Lawrence’s Absence
Now that Lawrence is sidelined, the Cowboys begin to re-evaluate their options for plugging a hole in the defensive line. One candidate for this is the promotion of DE Carl Lawson from the practice squad. It would be the third time this season that Lawson was elevated from the practice squad; he would hit the NFL‘s maximum amount for elevations in a season under this category. As part of their attempts to shore up some depth and strength on the defensive front, the Cowboys will also work out with a multitude of other players.
A Look Back at Lawrence’s Career
After being drafted into the ranks of the Cowboys as the 34th in the 2014 NFL Draft, DeMarcus Lawrence became a staple for the team. Throughout all seasons, his averages stood at 54 tackles per season as well as accumulated up to 7.4 sacks per year with consistency in disrupting opposing offenses.
The Future of the Cowboys’ Defense
Missing Lawrence will surely be a barrier to the strategies of the Cowboys’ defensive systems in the foreseeable future. The team has to learn and give themselves solutions fast to hold it out on the ground. While going through their options, they must ensure that the strength in the defense line is unhampered and can still hold the same position as a strong competitor at hand even without Lawrence.
The Search for Substitutes
As this transition unfolds with the Cowboys, dependable replacements would be crucially required. The decisions that are being made in the coming days will impact the team’s success during its endeavour to keep alive its competitive spirit in the league. Right adjustments can hopefully not have the loss of Lawrence contumaciously rub off on the Cowboys as they strain to end the season on a victorious note.
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