The Seattle Seahawks reached a three-year, $42 million deal with $18 million guaranteed with former Dallas Cowboys edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it hadn't been announced.

The Cowboys confirmed the three-year deal with a post on the team's website Wednesday but not the terms of the deal.

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Lawrence, who turns 33 next month, spent his first 11 seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys, making four Pro Bowls and getting 61 1/2 sacks during his tenure.

Lawrence played only four games last season before being sidelined with a foot injury but had three sacks and five quarterback hits in his brief action. The Seahawks needed help on the defensive front afte

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