Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor at training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
"I'm Done" Cowboys 13-Year Superstar Announces Retirement (Breaking News) 1
The Dallas Cowboys are going into the 2026 season ready to turn the direction of their franchise around and start competing for the playoffs. Dallas is coming off back to back seven win seasons and are focused on improving their defense. Coincidentally, it was reported that one of their long time defenders who spent nearly his entire career in Dallas, is officially hanging up his cleats.
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Aug 17, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor sits on the field during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsAug 17, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor sits on the field during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor sits on the field during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Long Time Cowboys Star Says “I’m Done” – Announces Retirement Date
DeMarcus Lawrence, a former star at Boise State, is entering his final season in the NFL. In an interview with Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein on Friday, Lawrence revealed that he plans to retire from the NFL following the 2026 season.
Before joining the Seahawks last offseason, Lawrence played 11 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys. He had a big impact on the Seahawks run to the championship last year.
“This will be my last year,” Lawrence told Yahoo Sports. “Through the grace of God, I’m able to play another year and soak it all up one more good time before I hang it up.”
During his career so far, Lawrence recorded 503 total tackles, 67.5 sacks, 146 quarterback hurries, 24 forced fumbles and 11 fumble recoveries. In his career, he has recorded five playoff sacks, including two last season.
Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) rushes the passer in the third quarter against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsSep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) rushes the passer in the third quarter against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) rushes the passer in the third quarter against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Boise State University signed Lawrence, a South Carolina native, after he attended Butler Community College in Kansas for two years. Lawrence recorded 120 tackles, 20 sacks, and three forced fumbles during his two seasons with Boise State.
Lawrence was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (34th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Over the course of his 11 seasons in Dallas, Lawrence earned four Pro Bowl selections and was named second-team All-Pro in 2017. Lawrence said he decided to sign with an organization with a better chance of winning the Super Bowl rather than returning to the Cowboys in 2025.
“I (saw) Dallas was going through a transition, letting go of some of their older players and starting to try to rebuild, and I understood that. But I also understood for me that my window of opportunity of playing football was closing,” Lawrence said before the Super Bowl. “So that’s truly what I meant by that statement is, I won’t win in Dallas because my window of opportunity is closing. I only have a couple of years, three, four, how many ever the Lord blessed me with.”