Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last week that the team expected to have defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence back for their Week 14 Monday night game against the Bengals, but the outlook was a bit different on Monday.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is nearing his return to the field, and Stephen Jones has provided the latest timeline for his return.

The Dallas Cowboys are about to get a significant reinforcement on defense as DeMarcus Lawrence is likely to return for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. General

Dallas Cowboys (5-7) defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been sidelined since Week 4 with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, and it doesn’t appear a return is expected to come in Week 14. Speaking Monday on 105.

It doesn't appear that the Dallas Cowboys will be getting back DeMarcus Lawrence for this Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones recently confirmed that it's probably going to be another week before Lawrence is ready to play.

Whether or not Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence beats the odds and plays next Monday, it sounds like his return is imminent. Read more here.