DeMarcus Lawrence, DE
It may be surprising to see Lawrence’s name on this list, but I actually think it’s a real possibility he gets traded or cut. I know it seems unlikely, but it personally wouldn’t shock me.
Lawrence’s off the field issues and injuries have really stunted his development to the point where he simply can’t be trusted. His reoccurring back injuries are probably the biggest concern, and you never know when his back might flare up once again causing him to miss time.
Lawrence is in the last year of his rookie contract and it’s unlikely he is in the future plans of the organization. He just hasn’t shown enough to warrant a second contract and there could be a couple of young prospects who could take over his role waiting in the wings.
Taco Charlton and Charles Tapper could make Lawrence expendable, but they will have to prove themselves in training camp in order for the Cowboys to make such a big move. Lawrence is still arguably the best pass rusher the Cowboys have on the roster, but his unreliability could force their hand in the end.
Lawrence certainly has some trade value, but teams are going to have to look past his character concerns and back injuries. It’s unlikely the Cowboys release him though. They may just let him play out his rookie contract and move on next season. But, a trade is still possible.
Everybody but Hitchens, he’s been the most consistent out of the bunch. Yall are missing one , Tyrone Crawford. Big contract low production. Rid him, lets move on already if he dont show up this year
I thought about going with Crawford, but I think the Cowboys keep him around because of his ability to play different positions on the DL. I put Hitchens on this list because he does have trade value, but like you said he is the most consistent. I wouldn’t be completely surprised if he was traded if he ends up buried on the depth chart though. That way he doesn’t walk away at the end of the season without receiving any compensation in return.
Hitchens gives your more insurance than the other positions. This defensive line needs to start fresh Crawford and Lawrence have done nothing impressive to keep them. Were keeping them because of the contract. Outside of Sean lee, maliek collins, anthony brown, and byron jones , everybody on this defense can be traded or cut
TRAVIS DIGGS Hitchens he can’t cover no speed thus the pass interference call against the Lions he is sorry and to slow The Cowboys are the slowest team in Football and one of the stupidest if this is a word Look what the Patriots Did, see they were successful with those slow receiver but they had enough common sense to add Brandin Cooks from the Saints because you need some Blazing to open everything else a real deep threat would take this offense over the top