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Seattle Seahawks Sign DeMarcus Lawrence to 3-Year Deal

The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end reunites with former coach Aden Durde to bolster Seattle's defensive line.

Jul 30, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) rushes against offensive tackle Terence Steele (78) during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • DeMarcus Lawrence, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys, signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $42 million, with $18 million guaranteed.
  • The 32-year-old defensive end played 11 seasons in Dallas, accumulating 61.5 career sacks but appeared in only four games last season due to a foot injury.
  • Lawrence reunites with Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who previously coached him during his productive years in Dallas.
  • Seattle released Dre'Mont Jones to create cap space, signaling a shift in their defensive strategy with Lawrence as a key addition.
  • The Seahawks are also exploring a restructured deal with linebacker Uchenna Nwosu to manage the team’s salary cap.