DALLAS (AP) — A recent exchange on social media has ignited a feud between Micah Parsons, the star pass rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, and his now-former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence. The drama unfolded after Lawrence expressed his decision to join the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, citing his belief that he would never win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys.
In response to Lawrence's remarks, Parsons took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to share his feelings. “This is what rejection and envy look like! This some clown (stuff),” he wrote, adding a clown emoji to emphasize his point. He clearly took offense at Lawrence's insinuation that the Cowboys were not a viable Super Bowl contender.
Lawrence did not back down, countering with a statement, “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.” This exchange highlights the competitive atmosphere surrounding the Cowboys and the pressures of performing at the highest level.
The tension between the two players stems from Lawrence's recent interview, in which he stated, “Dallas is my home. ... But I know for sure I’m not going to win a Super Bowl there.” This remark is significant, especially considering the Cowboys have not reached an NFC championship game since their last Super Bowl victory in the 1995 season.
Lawrence, who joined the Seahawks on a three-year deal, was a second-round draft pick by Dallas in 2013 and had signed a lucrative contract six years later, becoming the highest-paid defensive player in Cowboys history. However, his performance waned after that deal, with Lawrence never recording more than 6.5 sacks in the seasons that followed. During his 11 seasons with the Cowboys, the team made it to the divisional round four times but fell short of the ultimate goal.
At 32 years old, Lawrence faced significant challenges last season, appearing in only four games due to a sprained foot and missing at least half of the season in two of the past four years. Meanwhile, Parsons has made a name for himself by becoming the fourth player in NFL history to record at least 10 sacks in each of his first four seasons, joining an elite group that includes Hall of Famers.
As Parsons approaches the final year of his rookie contract, the Cowboys could be preparing to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. This speculation follows a recent extension given to Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett, which averages $40 million per season, setting a new benchmark in the league.
This ongoing saga between Parsons and Lawrence underscores the intense emotions and rivalries that characterize the NFL, especially within the storied franchise of the Dallas Cowboys. Fans will be watching closely as both players navigate their careers moving forward.
