DeMarcus Lawrence Delivers on His Bold Promise-and Lets the Cowboys Hear About It
When DeMarcus Lawrence signed with the Seattle Seahawks last offseason, he didn’t just change teams-he made a statement. And now, after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in his first year away from Dallas, that statement is echoing loud and clear.
The Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX wasn’t just a victory-it was a showcase of dominance, especially on the defensive side of the ball. And right in the middle of it all was Lawrence, the veteran edge rusher who spent 11 seasons in Dallas before making a high-profile exit.
If you’re a Cowboys fan watching that game, it was hard not to think: *DeMarcus was right. *
Back in the preseason, Lawrence didn’t mince words. After inking a three-year, $32.5 million deal with Seattle, he made it clear that while Dallas would always be home, he didn’t see a Super Bowl in his future there.
“A change in scenery is always good, but Dallas is my home. I made my home there, my family lives there, I'm forever going to be there,” he said.
“But I know for sure I'm not going to win a Super Bowl there, so yeah. We here.”
Fast forward to Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium, and Lawrence is a world champion. Not only did he call his shot, he backed it up in the biggest way possible. And he wasn’t shy about it afterward, either.
“At the end of the day, players win championships ... not logos,” he told reporter Josina Anderson during the postgame celebration.
That comment wasn’t just a jab-it was a message. A message rooted in years of frustration and unmet expectations in Dallas. For a player who gave a decade to the Cowboys, who battled through injuries and became a locker room cornerstone, the lack of postseason success clearly wore thin.
Lawrence’s departure came with tension. He publicly called out former teammate Micah Parsons for his social media habits, suggesting that focus-not followers-is what wins games. And now, with a ring on his finger, those words carry even more weight.
It’s not the first time a former Cowboys defensive end named DeMarcus left town and found immediate success. A decade ago, DeMarcus Ware did the same with the Denver Broncos. Now, Lawrence joins him in that exclusive club-two elite pass rushers who had to leave Dallas to reach football’s mountaintop.
For Cowboys fans, this moment stings. Not just because of who’s celebrating, but because of what it represents. Lawrence’s success in Seattle is the latest reminder of a long-standing issue in Dallas: the disconnect between the franchise’s brand power and its football results.
Since Lawrence entered the league as a second-round pick, Dallas has fielded some talented teams. But postseason wins?
Few and far between. The Cowboys have long been a marketing juggernaut, with owner Jerry Jones proudly touting Forbes valuations and corporate partnerships.
But all that shine hasn’t translated to playoff glory.
That disconnect-between business and football-has been a source of frustration for players and fans alike. Lawrence’s exit, and his subsequent triumph, is the latest example of that tension bubbling over. His comments weren’t just about the Cowboys' front office-they were about a culture that, in his eyes, puts the logo before the locker room.
Now, as confetti settles and champagne bottles are emptied, Lawrence stands as a champion-and a cautionary tale for the Cowboys. His journey is a reminder that talent alone doesn’t win titles.
Culture matters. Focus matters.
And maybe, just maybe, a little less attention on the brand and a little more on the ball could change things in Dallas.
Until then, DeMarcus Lawrence will be enjoying the view from the top. And he’s earned the right to say, I told you so.