sudpung168 Jets look set to miss out as Lawrence signs with Cowboys

sudpung168 Star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is in talks over a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys, effectively shutting out a move to the New York Jets.

The New York Jets are in the market for a top player to bolster their defense, with star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence set to become a free agent, but Lawrence is likely to sign a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reports. sudpung168

Leading media outlets in the US state that negotiations between the Cowboys and Lawrence over a new contract are expected to begin within the next one to two weeks, with the franchise hoping to get everything done before the March 14 deadline.

“I would imagine they wouldn’t let us go to free agency and leave Dallas,” Lawrence’s agent Dave Canther told ESPN.

Lawrence, a 25-year-old defensive end drafted by Dallas in the second round with the 34th overall pick in 2014, had a breakout season, recording 58 tackles, 14.5 sacks, forcing four quarterback fumbles and recovering one pass. He’s a big 6-foot-5, 275-pound player who can also play outside linebacker.

While the Jets are in need of a big-money player at the position, they will likely miss out on Lawrence just as they did on previous big-name players like Oliver Vernon, who signed with the New York Giants, and Nick Perry, who extended his contract with the Green Bay Packers.

However, the Jets still have $100 million in salary cap space, so it wouldn’t be too difficult for them to lure another star player to the team, such as Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, who is also a free agent. ( sudpung168 )