DeMarcus Lawrence Roasts Cowboys After Super Bowl 60 Victory

The former Cowboys defensive end had a message for his old team after winning the championship with the Seattle Seahawks.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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After winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence had a message for his old team, saying "players win championships, not logos." Lawrence spent 11 seasons in Dallas before leaving in free agency in 2025 to sign with the Seahawks, who went on to win the Super Bowl that year.

Why it matters

Lawrence's comments highlight the ongoing tension between players and the Cowboys' front office, which has been criticized for relying too heavily on the team's brand and reputation rather than building a championship-caliber roster. His remarks also underscore the challenges the Cowboys have faced in retaining top talent in recent years.

The details

In a postgame interview, Lawrence told reporter Josina Anderson that he appreciated his Cowboys fans, but said "at the end of the day, players win championships, not logos. Don't ever get it twisted." When asked to elaborate, Lawrence said he was focused on celebrating with his Seahawks teammates and leaving the past behind, noting "I'm a Super Bowl champion now. I don't have to even worry about situations like that no more."

  • DeMarcus Lawrence signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent in 2025.
  • The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 on February 9, 2026.

The players

DeMarcus Lawrence

A former second-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, Lawrence spent 11 seasons with the team before leaving in free agency in 2025 to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, where he won the Super Bowl in his first season.

Jerry Jones

The owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, who has been criticized for relying too heavily on the team's brand and reputation rather than building a championship-caliber roster.

Stephen Jones

The executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Dallas Cowboys, who has also been involved in the team's contract negotiations and roster decisions.

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What they’re saying

“I appreciate all my fans that supported me through it all, but at the end of the day, players win championships, not logos. Don't ever get it twisted.”

— DeMarcus Lawrence (Josina Anderson)

“I'm just focused on celebrating with my guys, enjoying this moment, leaving the past where it's at. At the end of the day, I'm a Super Bowl champion now. I don't have to even worry about situations like that no more. That situation is below me. I'm a champion; what are we talking about, really?”

— DeMarcus Lawrence (Josina Anderson)

What’s next

The Dallas Cowboys will likely face increased scrutiny and pressure to build a more competitive roster in the offseason following Lawrence's comments and their failure to win a championship during his tenure with the team.

The takeaway

DeMarcus Lawrence's comments highlight the ongoing tension between players and the Dallas Cowboys' front office, which has been criticized for prioritizing the team's brand and reputation over building a championship-caliber roster. His remarks underscore the challenges the Cowboys have faced in retaining top talent in recent years and the need for the organization to focus more on player development and roster construction rather than relying solely on the 'star on the helmet.'