Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a new three-year deal worth $40 million ($30 million guaranteed) to stay in Dallas.

With the deal, Lawrence becomes the first DE to have seven straight seasons with a fully guaranteed contract.

Lawrence, 29, originally signed a five-year, $105 million contract ($65 million guaranteed) in 2019, then refused to take a reduced salary earlier this month. The new deal ostensibly puts both sides at ease.

He was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.

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Lawrence appeared in just seven games this past season (foot), but he still recorded three sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown in that time.

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