Cowboys Rumors: DeMarcus Lawrence Declined Pay Cut, Future Appears in Doubt in Dallas

The future of Lawrence with the Dallas Cowboys is in doubt.

According to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, Lawrence could be a candidate to be released after he refused to take a pay cut. The second-highest salary on the team will be made by him.

Lawrence has spent his entire career in Dallas. He had surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his foot and was limited to seven games.

Lawrence could suffer the same fate as Ware because he refused to take a pay cut, according to Watkins.

Dallas needs to address other players this off-season. The wide receiver is likely to be released to free up cap space if he is on the roster on March 20. The Cowboys organization will have a tough decision to make this summer.

Stephen Jones, the executive vice president, said that they had to make some decisions.

Lawrence hasn't recorded double-digit sacks in a year, but he's still considered a high-level edge-rusher. Watkins noted that if the 29-year-old does hit the open market, he will likely command a high salary from teams in need of improvements to their pass rush.