DeMarcus Lawrence didn’t mince words about his former team after trading the star on his helmet for a Seahawk.
Lawrence, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, closed the book on 11 seasons in Dallas by signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, with $18 million guaranteed.
The Cowboys selected Lawrence in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and he developed into one of the league’s most formidable edge rushers over the past decade.
During his tenure in Dallas, Lawrence racked up 61.5 sacks, 97 tackles for loss, and 126 quarterback hits – consistent production that will be sorely missed.
His departure creates another significant void in a struggling Cowboys defense that ranked among the league’s worst in 2024, allowing 355.2 yards per game (28th in the NFL).
The defense battled numerous injuries last season, including Lawrence’s foot issue that limited him to just four appearances.
Now embracing a fresh start in Seattle, Lawrence couldn’t resist taking a pointed jab at the organization that drafted him.
Demarcus Lawrence’s parting shot cuts deep for Dallas Cowboys faithful
In a candid interview with Hawk Blogger’s Brian Nemhauser, Lawrence revealed his motivation for leaving Dallas with brutal honesty.
“Dallas is my home. I made my home there. My family lives there. I’m forever gonna be there,” Lawrence acknowledged before delivering the knockout punch. “I know for sure I’m not gonna win a Super Bowl there. So, we here.”
The timing couldn’t be more telling. The Cowboys missed the playoffs following a disappointing 7-10 season that cost Mike McCarthy his job. Dallas then promoted from within, elevating offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach – a move widely characterized as uninspiring.
Meanwhile, America’s Team is approaching three decades since their last Super Bowl victory. They haven’t even reached the NFC Championship game in that span, a drought that has tested the patience of their passionate fanbase.
Cowboys supporters, already frustrated with owner Jerry Jones’ recent decision-making, will likely find themselves nodding in reluctant agreement with Lawrence’s assessment – a telling indictment of the franchise’s championship prospects.
