Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence had his appeal denied and has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy.Lawrence, who led the team with eight sacks last season, is being disciplined for using?amphetamines, sources told ESPN in April.This is the second consecutive year?the Cowboys will start the season without at least two key defensive players. Second-year defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the first four games of the season for violating the leagues substance abuse policy, and as also reported Thursday, middle linebacker Rolando McClain?was suspended the first 10 games for violating the substance abuse policy.McClain (substance abuse) and defensive end Greg Hardy (personal conduct) were both suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season.Lawrence will be eligible to return to the roster on Oct. 3, and is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.?Lawrence, who had offseason back surgery, played the best football of his career in the second half of last season. The coaches credited him with 56 tackles, 31 quarterback pressures and 10 tackles for loss as he became a disruptive force.In 2014, the Cowboys moved up to the 34th overall pick in a trade with the?Washington Redskins?to take Lawrence. 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And they decided to run through our DB drill again.Patriots president Jonathan Kraft commented on the fight minutes later to 98.5 The Sports Hub, saying, I think if you are less-than-disciplined in your personal approach, your team takes on the attitude of the coach. ... My guess is Rex [Ryan] probably loves that. ... Why Rex is Rex and Bill [Belichick] is Bill.In response to Krafts comments, Blanton said, We have a disciplined team. I think its clear today we also had the better team.However, Ryan agreed with Kraft, saying, I think so too. They probably werent as disciplined as they should be. I think thats probably what happened.Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett was not on the field during the altercation but would have intervened if he was nearby.I dont let that s--- happen. ... Thats who they are, he said after the game.ESPNs Mike Reiss contributed to this report. ' ' '