NFL news: Ex-Cowboys teammates get into social media spat

DeMarcus Lawrence made waves this week when he decided to leave the Dallas Cowboys after 11 seasons to sign with the Seattle Seahawks. The defensive end had been a key player on the Dallas defensive line but felt it was time to move on.

In a recent interview, Lawrence opened up about his decision to leave Dallas, citing his desire to win a Super Bowl as the main factor. “Dallas is my home. Made my home there, family lives there, I’m forever gonna be there,” he said. “But I know for sure I’m not gonna win a Super Bowl there, so we’re here.”

His former teammate Micah Parsons, however, didn’t take too kindly to Lawrence’s comments. Parsons took to social media to criticize Lawrence, calling his actions “rejection and envy” and “some clown s–t.”

Lawrence didn’t back down from Parsons’ criticism, firing back with a pointed response. “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 retorted.

The tension between the two former teammates highlights the competitive nature of the NFL and the desire for players to win championships. The Cowboys have struggled to reach the NFC championship game since their last Super Bowl win in 1995, and Lawrence felt that his best chance at a title was with the Seahawks.

Lawrence, who signed a three-year deal with the Seahawks, leaves behind a legacy in Dallas as a four-time Pro Bowler and the holder of the biggest contract for a defensive player in Cowboys history. Despite some injury setbacks in recent years, Lawrence is looking forward to a fresh start in Seattle.

As for Parsons, the young linebacker is entering the final year of his rookie contract and could soon become one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL. With his talent and potential, the Cowboys may be looking to lock him up with a lucrative extension in the near future.

The drama between Lawrence and Parsons may be just the beginning of a new rivalry between the Seahawks and the Cowboys. As both players look to make their mark in their new homes, fans will be watching closely to see how their careers unfold.