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Cowboys’ Lawrence targeting opener for return

Field Level Media

July 28, 2019 at 7:18 pm.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence said he expects to sit out all of training camp as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery.

Lawrence delayed the shoulder surgery until after he signed a five-year, $105 million contract that includes $65 million in guarantees.

“I have a date in my mind when I’m going to be ready, and that’s the season opener,” Lawrence said. “I’m not saying I’m going to overload my workload for the season opener or what they want to do with me or have me off the PUP (physically unable to perform) list by the season opener, but hopefully be ready by the season opener.”

The Cowboys open their season on Sept. 8 against the New York Giants.

Lawrence said he won’t hurry the return.

“Well, ain’t in no rush. What are you rushing for?” Lawrence asked reporters.

He said the important thing is that he’s at the camp in Oxnard, Calif., learning with the rest of the team.

“It’s easier to be patient when you are still in it,” Lawrence, 27, said. “It would be different if I had to stay at home or not be around the guys. That is totally different. I am here. I can focus in the classroom. I can study with them.”

A Boise State product, Lawrence had 10.5 sacks last season and 14.5 sacks in 2017. He has 34 career sacks in 64 games over five seasons.

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