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Cowboys Sign First-Round Edge Malachi Lawrence to Four-Year Fully Guaranteed Deal

The contract gives Dallas an athletic, rotational pass-rusher as the team retools a depleted front seven under new coordinator Christian Parker.

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May 1, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Malachi Lawrence (57) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Malachi Lawrence signed a four-year rookie contract worth $20.22 million that is fully guaranteed, a move first reported by Adam Schefter on Friday.
  • Coaches expect Lawrence to operate as a rotational edge defender behind veteran Rashan Gary and second-year rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in Christian Parker’s scheme.
  • Lawrence’s jump into the first round was driven by his UCF production and a strong Combine, including a 4.52-second 40-yard dash and top finishes among edge players.
  • The signing comes as the Cowboys continue to rebuild a pass rush that slid after the Micah Parsons trade and a season that produced a low sack total.
  • Reports say Lawrence’s deal completes Dallas’s rookie contracts for 2026, though outlets vary on independent confirmation of the full-class status; Lawrence will now focus on OTAs, rookie minicamp, and training camp.