Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli wants more pressure and more takeaways.

He should be getting help soon in the form of DeMarcus Lawrence. The defensive end has served his four-game suspension for violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy and is eligible to rejoin the team.

Lawrence led the team in sacks in 2015 with eight and led the defensive linemen with 56 tackles. He was second on the team in quarterback pressures with 31 and forced a fumble.

"DeMarcus is an elite pass rusher," defensive end Tyrone Crawford said following Sunday's win at San Francisco, "and every team knows that. So it's going to open up for other D-linemen. It's also just going to help us get sacks and takeaways."

Marinelli said he expects to keep Crawford, who has played tackle and end this season, on the outside. But Marinelli will continue to try different combinations on the defensive line.

Said Marinelli of Lawrence: "I can't wait. It will be fun to get him working and keep improving each week, just a little bit every day."