AP sources: Cowboys putting franchise tag on Lawrence again

Two people with direct knowledge of the decision say the Dallas Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence for the second consecutive year.
The decision means Lawrence has a one-year offer for $20.5 million while the sides keep working on a long-term contract. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the decision hasn’t been announced.
Lawrence signed a one-year deal worth $17.1 million the same day the Cowboys tagged h