Demarcus Lawrence

Defensive DeMarcus Lawrence was announced as the Cowboys' team nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award on Tuesday morning – an honor he is proud of.

It's considered the league's most prestigious honor: the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Here are the 32 nominees for this year, each of whom has strived to represent the values of respect, integrity, resiliency, and responsibility on and off the field.The winner of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced at this year's NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The nominees and winner will also be honored on-field and in broadcast prior to the start of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence wraps up Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet for a HUGE fourth-down stop in the fourth quarter.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 33-10 win against the Carolina Panthers.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence buries Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for 7-yard sack on third down.

Defense end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts losing his "brother" LB Leighton Vander Esch, returning to the Carolinas and more.

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, Mazi Smith surround New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito for a Dallas Cowboys' sack.

Defensive End Demarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 23-28 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 43-20 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 28-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

One of the leaders in the Dallas Cowboys locker room, DeMarcus Lawrence is not interested in hearing about who is or is not playing QB for the opposition on a week-to-week basis.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has a rude awakening for running back Breece Hall on the first New York Jets play.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 40-0 win over the New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence wired for sound at Cowboys camp practice.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts on being the leader in the locker room and the defense taking their play to a even more dominate level.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence maintains grip of Brock Purdy's ankle for 6-yard sack as Purdy can't elude him in the backfield.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence talks about how this years team has been resilient all season and how it has helped prepare them for the playoffs.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence talks about the importance of their team sticking together as the wrap up the regular-season and look towards the Playoffs.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence joins the 105.3 The Fan sharing his thoughts on the Cowboys visiting the Tennessee Titans and more.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence talks about the importance of focusing on the details as the prepare to visit the Tennessee Titans on the short week and more.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence joins the 105.3 The Fan sharing his thoughts on the Cowboys hosting the Philadelphia Eagles and more.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 40-34 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence joins the 105.3 The Fan sharing his thoughts on the Cowboys visiting the Jacksonville Jaguars and more.

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shares his thoughts following a 27-23 win over the Houston Texans.

DeMarcus Lawrence revealed how he stays focused against an opponent without a good record and how much he's enjoying the 2022 season.

DeMarcus Lawrence was announced as the Cowboys' team nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award on Tuesday morning – an honor he is proud of.

The Dallas Cowboys announced DeMarcus Lawrence as their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee on Tuesday.

Don't expect any sort of downplaying by the Dallas Cowboys when Tommy DeVito takes the field in his first-ever start for the New York Giants in the Week 10 matchup.

It was a narrow loss for the Dallas Cowboys in their first matchup of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, one that could've easily been a different outcome — very easily.

DeMarcus Lawrence has played the Eagles in Philadelphia numerous times over the course of his career, so he's no stranger to the environment or the magnitude of the test to come.

No other team in the NFL has been able to dominate opposition at home like the Dallas Cowboys in 2023, and DeMarcus Lawrence readily explained why that is. 

One of the leaders in the Dallas Cowboys locker room, DeMarcus Lawrence is not interested in hearing about who is or is not playing QB for the opposition on a week-to-week basis.

The Dallas defensive line got active early and often in New York, as the unit accounted for seven sacks.

As a longtime leader of the Cowboys defense, DeMarcus Lawrence is still very much in his prime, and the potential of the current unit in Dallas has him wearing a huge smile.

An already stout defensive line in Dallas stands to get even better if the Cowboys make the right call in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they're not lacking for high-ceiling options in their quest.

Despite battling injuries, DeMarcus Lawrence returned to Pro Bowl form in 2022. From setting career highs to nabbing his first touchdown as a professional, it was quite the year for D-Law.

The Commanders are making yet another QB change, naming rookie Sam Howell as the starter against the visiting Cowboys, but it doesn't change the mission of Dallas' defense in Week 18.

The Cowboys have landed seven players on the NFC Pro Bowl roster. While the format is much different this year, it's still an accomplishment for the group that includes a pair of first-time selections.

OBJ has left the building but the speculation hasn't. The Cowboys are still "working on" a deal with the free-agent WR.

DeMarcus Lawrence isn't dealing with just one injury, revealing there are several he's battling through to remain available and one of the best defenders in Dallas this season.

The All-Pro pass rusher is fed up with hearing about how good the Eagles offense is, seeing as the Cowboys defense is dominant in their own right.

The All-Pro pass rusher did exactly what he said he'd do in the Big Apple.

Looking for a bounce-back game Sunday Cincinnati, the Cowboys will have to find success against former teammates La'el Collins and Chidobe Awuzie.

Enjoying his first healthy offseason in years, DeMarcus Lawrence has a clear goal in mind for 2022: "restate my dominance" at defensive end.

Against the backdrop of OTAs, the Cowboys joined in with the rest of the nation and the world on Thursday, mourning the loss of life in Uvalde, Texas.

The Cowboys have already made a couple significant changes on the defensive line this offseason, and the NFL Draft could provide opportunity for more help up front.

DeMarcus Lawrence made a decision a long time ago that he wanted to be "a Cowboy for life."

After weeks of speculation about Lawrence's long-term future, the Cowboys confirmed a new, three-year deal for their Pro Bowl pass rusher, keeping him in place for 2022 and beyond.

There's still time for the Cowboys to weigh their options in regard to their salary cap, but the start of free agency is approaching quite quickly.

When the Cowboys get ready to have serious discussions about their free-agency plans, it has to begin with defensive end, where decisions need to be made regarding two key players.