OXNARD, Calif -- Defensive end?DeMarcus Lawrence?publicly apologized to the Cowboys organization Sunday for violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy, which has earned him a four-game suspension.?In his first public comments since his suspension was announced in April, Lawrence said he apologized to his teammates during OTA practices before publicly apologizing to his coaches and the Jones family. He also vowed to learn from his mistake and promised to live up to the potential he showed at the end of last season, when he registered eight sacks in the last nine games.I aint gonna lie, Lawrence said after Sunday mornings practice. I did feel guilty, but God puts you through things for a reason. I just see it as a blessing to open my eyes with a little fortitude.I got a chip on my shoulder. You have to play like that when you know you let the team down for the first four games.The suspension will cost Lawrence $230,151. The 34th pick in the 2014 draft is scheduled to earn $1.17 next season, the final year of his rookie contract. Lawrence had 55 tackles, including 10 for loss, and a forced fumble last season.?We all make mistakes. Hes made a mistake, coach Jason Garrett said. The biggest thing you want everyone to do is accept responsibility for it and be accountable for it and then do what you need to do to rectify it.It was important for him to acknowledge that. Hes a good person. Hes a good teammate. He works hard and he wants to be the best he can, and he wants this team to be the best it can be.Lawrence said he felt obligated to apologize to his teammates because he has emerged as a leader entering his third season.Times like this -- hard times -- come through your life all the time, Lawrence said. You have to stand up and be a man about your mistakes. I did that. I stood up as a man, talked to my teammates and they understand how sorry I am.You have to admit to your decisions and mistakes. I felt like that was the right thing to do. My team counts on me as a leader and I didnt prove myself to them. I had to step up and let them know I was sorry.Lawrence will practice during training camp, and he will continue working to make sure his back can withstand the rigors of an NFL season. He had offseason back surgery, which caused him to show up for training camp a few pounds over his desired weight.Hes a stand-up guy who takes responsibility for his mistakes. obviously. Its an unfortunate one for us, but hes moving on from it, safety Byron Jones said. Its not bothering him right now; maybe it is, but hes practicing hard and hes in meetings taking notes. Hes not looking at it like hes not playing the first four games. Sean Manaea Athletics Jersey .ca. Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. Walt Weiss Athletics Jersey . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. https://www.cheapathleticsonline.com/235m-rico-carty-jersey-athletics.html . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. Ryan Buchter Athletics Jersey .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Sal Bando Jersey . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Utilizing our play-by-play data, were able to identify where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on every play. By tracking matchups between the two positions, including potential shadow situations, we can offer the best projections, rankings and fantasy addvice each week.ddddddddddddWhat follows are the receivers with the best and worst Week 14 matchups as well as some additional notes. ' ' '