The tension between former Dallas Cowboys teammates Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence spilled onto social media on Thursday after Lawrence took a shot at the Cowboys following his departure in free agency.
On Wednesday, Lawrence signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks, ending his 11-year tenure with the Cowboys. While discussing his decision to leave, the veteran defensive end made a blunt statement about the Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances.
“Dallas is my home. I made my home there,” Lawrence said in an interview. “My family lives there. I’m forever going to be there. But I know for sure I’m never going to win a Super Bowl there.”
The comment did not sit well with Parsons, who has been a key defensive star for the Cowboys over the past four seasons. He quickly fired back on X (formerly Twitter), calling out Lawrence for what he saw as an unnecessary dig.
“This what rejection and envy look like! This some clown sh-t!” Parsons wrote, clearly taking offense to his former teammate’s remarks.
Lawrence, however, didn’t back down. He swiftly responded to Parsons’ post with a sharp rebuttal.
“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,” Lawrence wrote.
The exchange quickly caught fire among fans, with many weighing in on the back-and-forth between the two defensive stars.
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A Longtime Cowboy Moves On
Lawrence had been a staple of the Cowboys’ defense since being drafted in 2014, earning two Pro Bowl selections and consistently providing a strong presence on the defensive line. His departure to Seattle marks the end of an era, and his candid comments about the Cowboys’ inability to win a Super Bowl only added fuel to the fire.
Parsons, on the other hand, has been one of the league’s most dominant defensive players since entering the NFL in 2021. The 25-year-old linebacker has already made four Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons. He has recorded at least 12 sacks in every season of his career, including last season when he played just 13 games.
Is Parsons to Blame?
While Lawrence’s jab was directed at the Cowboys as a whole, his response to Parsons seemed to suggest that the younger star should be doing more to change the team’s fortunes. However, many would argue that Parsons has not been the issue in Dallas. His individual production speaks for itself, and the Cowboys’ playoff struggles over the years have often been attributed to factors beyond the defense—coaching decisions, offensive inconsistencies, and front-office moves have all played a role.
Parsons’ active presence on social media and his podcast have made him a frequent target for criticism. He is never shy about sharing his thoughts on the NFL or engaging with fans online, which can open the door for former teammates like Lawrence to take shots at him.
Regardless of who is right in this situation, one thing is clear: the tension between Lawrence and Parsons is real, and their exchange only adds to the ongoing debate about the Cowboys’ ability to compete for a Super Bowl.
With Lawrence now in Seattle, it will be interesting to see if their paths cross again—on the field or online.