The Dallas Cowboys decided they didn't want edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence anymore. Maybe owner Jerry Jones was afraid Lawrence would get injured again. Maybe Dallas wanted a new defensive identity. What is clear is that the Cowboys' loss was the Seattle Seahawks' gain.
Lawrence has stayed healthy this season, and he has been extremely productive. Head coach Mike Macdonald's defensive scheme fits the player's strengths. Lawrence can stop the run, but he also finds the freedom to get to opposing quarterbacks consistently.
Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers was no different. Lawrence was a menace, chasing down quarterback Bryce Young after Young tried to scramble wide.