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Cowboys Star Named Fit for Commanders

The Washington Commanders could poach another member of the Dallas Cowboys.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) lies on top of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after a sack during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) lies on top of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) after a sack during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders have made quite the leap from a four-win team to a seven-win squad before the calendar turns to December.

They are in position to make a postseason run if they can keep things going in the final six games of the season.

Washington is establishing itself as a prime free agency destination, which is why Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox believes that the Commanders should sign Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence.

"Lawrence would be an ideal fit for the Commanders because of his ability to pressure quarterbacks and blow up running plays—Washington ranks 30th in yards per carry allowed. The Commanders would be a perfect fit for him because of head coach Dan Quinn," Knox writes. "Quinn, who spent the past three years as Dallas' defensive coordinator, knows exactly how to put Lawrence in a position to succeed. The Commanders could also reunite Lawrence with former Cowboys pass-rusher Dorance Armstrong and, possibly, Dante Fowler Jr.—though, Fowler is an impending free agent."

Lawrence could come in to replace Fowler or add on to the depth and give the Commanders another strong force in the front seven to allow the team to take that next step.

The Commanders face off against Lawrence's Cowboys on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at NorthWest Stadium.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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