When DeMarcus Lawrence left Dallas last offseason, he made a bold promise: he was going to Seattle to win a Super Bowl. Critics rolled their eyes, Cowboys fans fumed, and even some former teammates questioned his confidence. Fast forward to February 2026, and Lawrence was holding the Lombardi Trophy—proving that sometimes, the loudest predictions are the ones that come true.

Now, Lawrence is using that same championship pitch to build a dynasty. The latest recruit? Former Cowboys teammate Dante Fowler, who officially signed with the Seahawks this week.

According to Fowler, the deal was sealed during a single 30-minute FaceTime call with Lawrence. "We talked for like 30 minutes on FaceTime, just chopping it up, and after that I made my decision," Fowler shared after putting pen to paper. And what was Lawrence's winning argument? Simple and direct: "If you want to win a Super Bowl, you should come here."

It's a tough message to argue with when you're the reigning champ. For a defensive lineman like Fowler, the appeal is obvious—especially since he and Lawrence already have chemistry from their time together in Dallas during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Over those two years, Fowler posted 10 sacks in 34 games, solid but not spectacular numbers. After a brief stint in Washington, he returned to the Cowboys for 2025, adding three sacks and 10 quarterback hits to his resume.

Now, with the Seahawks' championship culture and Lawrence's infectious belief, Fowler might be poised for a career resurgence. Seattle's defense is hungry to repeat, and adding a familiar face with a chip on his shoulder only deepens the rotation. Whether Fowler's sack totals climb in 2026 remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: when DeMarcus Lawrence makes a Super Bowl promise, more and more players are starting to believe him.