Seahawks Poach 58.5-Sack Pass-Rusher From the Cowboys
The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran edge-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, bolstering their already strong pass rush. Fowler, who has recorded 58.5 sacks over 10 NFL seasons, joins a defense that ranked sixth overall last season and helped the team win Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks have made several defensive additions this offseason, positioning themselves to potentially field the league's top defense in 2026.
- ▪Dante Fowler Jr. is signing with the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.
- ▪Fowler has accumulated 58.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries over his 10-year NFL career.
- ▪He recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 and had 10.5 sacks with the Washington Commanders in 2023.
- ▪Last season, Fowler played sparingly for the Dallas Cowboys, recording three sacks and 30 pressures.
- ▪The Seahawks' 2025 offseason additions include several defensive players such as Bud Clark, Julian Neal, and Noah Igbinoghene.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Seattle Seahawks were one of the best teams at rushing the passer last season.Behing the production of linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (seven sacks), and defensive tackles Leonard Murphy and Byron Murphy II (sevens acks each), Seattle tied for the seventh-most sacks (47) in the league, along with 466 pressures, 326 hurries, and 73 QB hits, per Pro Football Focus.And after the free-agent signing on Tuesday, the Seahawks’ pass-rush will be even more formidable next season.“Veteran edge-rusher Dante Fowler Jr.
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