What happened: The Dallas Cowboys and rookie defensive end Malachi Lawrence have reached an agreement on a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $20.22 million. The signing officially puts the team's No. 23 overall draft choice under contract ahead of his rookie season.

Why it matters: Getting the deal done early ensures there will be no complications heading into training camp. The former UCF edge rusher is expected to immediately factor into the rotation for a Dallas defense looking to apply more pressure this season.

What to watch: Lawrence will report to the Cowboys' upcoming off-season workouts to begin his integration into the defensive scheme.