DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons haven’t worn the same jersey since Lawrence left Dallas in 2025, but their off-field back-and-forth still packs as much punch as any pass rush they once delivered together. And with Lawrence now heading to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, one of his old comments - and the fiery response it drew from Parsons - is back in the spotlight.
Let’s rewind for a second. After signing with Seattle last March, Lawrence didn’t hold back when reflecting on his time with the Cowboys. That sparked a sharp response from Parsons, now a star pass rusher for the Green Bay Packers, who took offense and labeled his former teammate a “clown.”
Lawrence’s reply? Cold as ice and straight to the point:
“Calling me a clown won’t change the fact that I told the truth. Maybe if you spent less time tweeting and more time winning, I wouldn’t have left.”
That tweet, originally posted in March 2025, didn’t exactly fade into the background - especially now, with Lawrence and the Seahawks punching their ticket to Super Bowl LX after taking down the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field.
For Lawrence, it’s been a long road. He spent 11 seasons in Dallas, anchoring the defensive front and earning a reputation as one of the league’s most consistent edge defenders.
But despite his impact, the Cowboys never made it to the Super Bowl during his tenure. That drought clearly stuck with him.
Now, less than a year after leaving Dallas, he’s one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy - and he’s doing it with a Seahawks defense that has found its identity at the perfect time. Seattle is set to face off against rookie sensation Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium, and Lawrence will be a key piece of the Seahawks’ game plan to disrupt the rhythm of the Patriots’ offense.
Meanwhile, Parsons and the Packers will be watching from home.
Green Bay made a major splash last offseason by acquiring Parsons in a blockbuster trade with Dallas, a move that immediately elevated their Super Bowl hopes. And for good reason - Parsons is a game-wrecker, the kind of player who can tilt the field every snap. But despite high expectations, the Packers’ season ended abruptly in the NFC Wild Card Round at the hands of the Chicago Bears.
It’s a bitter pill for Green Bay, a team that looked built for a deep playoff run. And for Parsons, who left the Cowboys in search of a championship-caliber roster, it’s got to sting a little more watching his former teammate get within striking distance of the title.
The irony isn’t lost on fans or players. Lawrence’s comment about “spending more time winning” hits a little differently now. He’s not just talking - he’s backing it up on the field.
As the Seahawks gear up for the biggest game of the year, Lawrence’s journey from longtime Cowboy to potential Super Bowl champion is a storyline worth watching. And while the social media jabs may have cooled off for now, the scoreboard - and the stage - will do the talking come February 8.