In an emotional and heartfelt message shared on social media, DeMarcus Lawrence, the former cornerstone of the Dallas Cowboys‘ defensive line, bid farewell to the team and its devoted fanbase. After an illustrious career in Dallas, Lawrence’s next chapter takes him to the Pacific Northwest, as he recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
“I have had the honor and privilege to wear the star and call myself a Dallas Cowboy for my entire NFL career,” Lawrence wrote in the letter. “There has never been a moment since the day Jerry Jones called to draft me that I haven’t loved every person in the Dallas community, every fan that supports the Cowboys across the world, and every player, coach and staff member of that incredible organization.”
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He expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from the Cowboys’ faithful, the organization’s staff, and his teammates over the years. Lawrence also acknowledged the bittersweet reality of moving on but reassured fans that his heart would always remain with the Cowboys.
Controversy was a part of his goodbye
“I never truly believed that the day would come when I would go and sign with another team. We had always hoped that my family and I would get to finish our careers as Cowboys. Sadly, it just wasn’t meant to be. A new chapter begins. I leave for Seattle with excitement, the same passion for the game I love and determination to prove my way of football to a new organization and fan base,” he wrote and there was controversy on his way out.
In an interview with the “Hawk Blogger” channel in Seattle, Lawrence shared his thoughts on the transition from Dallas to Seattle. While he made a light-hearted joke about the weather, he didn’t shy away from making a bold statement about his former team.
“The main difference, as you can see, is this cold. Gotta keep my jacket on here, but definitely love the atmosphere. Change of scenery is always good, but Dallas is my home. I made my home there. My family lives there. I’m forever gonna be there. But, you know, I know for sure I’m not gonna win a Super Bowl there, so … yeah,” Lawrence said.
While details surrounding the departure remain confidential, this sent a message on the reasons why he left and players like Micah Parsons did not like it. As Cowboys fans process the news, many have taken to social media to thank Lawrence for his contributions and wish him well in Seattle.
