DeMarcus Lawrence saw it coming. And now, so does the rest of the football world.
When Lawrence left the Dallas Cowboys for the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the 2025 season, he didn't just make a business decision-he made a statement. One that ruffled feathers in Dallas but is now looking more like a prophecy than a parting shot.
“Dallas is my home,” he said last summer. “... But I know for sure I'm not gonna win a Super Bowl there.”
Fast forward to now: the Cowboys are watching the postseason from the couch. The Seahawks?
They’re heading to the Super Bowl after winning the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. And DeMarcus Lawrence is right in the thick of it.
Let’s be clear-this isn’t just about a quote aging well. This is about a veteran pass rusher who bet on himself, walked away from a franchise with a storied past but a frustrating present, and found new life in a system that put his talents to work when it mattered most.
At 33 years old, Lawrence isn’t the every-down force he once was, but he’s still a problem for opposing offenses. He posted 6.0 sacks during the regular season, forced three fumbles, and recovered three more.
That’s not just production-that’s impact. And it’s the kind of impact that shows up in big moments.
What’s always set Lawrence apart is his ability to elevate when the lights get brighter. He’s never been just a stat-sheet guy-he’s a tone-setter.
And in Seattle, he’s found a team that knows how to use him just right. Fewer snaps, smarter deployment, fresher legs when the game’s on the line.
It’s working.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys haven’t played in an NFC Championship Game since 1995. That’s a drought that keeps getting harder to explain, especially when players like Lawrence leave and immediately find themselves on the doorstep of a Super Bowl.
Now, Lawrence is headed to the biggest stage in football. Not as a passenger, but as a contributor on a defense that helped carry Seattle to the top of the NFC. It’s a full-circle moment for a player who gave everything he had to Dallas but realized his championship window might only open somewhere else.
And now, with a shot at a ring in sight, DeMarcus Lawrence is proving he didn’t just make the right move-he made the winning one.