The Seattle Seahawks have addressed their need for edge rusher depth by signing Dante Fowler Jr.
According to reports, the Seahawks are signing the former Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders edge rusher to a one-year, $5 million contract.
Addressing the Loss of Key Players
The Seattle Seahawks had a few key positions to address after the first wave of the 2026 NFL offseason.
They lost key players in free agency, including Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant, Riq Woolen, and Boye Mafe.
In the NFL Draft, they added a running back, a cornerback, and a safety to fill all but the hole Mafe left behind.
Fowler’s Fit with the Seahawks
The Seahawks had interest in Dante Fowler Jr. before the NFL Draft. Following the draft, they brought him in for a free agent visit.
Not long after that visit, the Seahawks decided to sign the veteran edge, agreeing to his $5 million contract.
Fowler’s Career
Dante Fowler Jr. began his career in 2016 with the Jacksonville Jaguars before leaving for the Los Angeles Rams in a trade. He has played in 10 seasons but has been in the NFL for 11, as he missed his entire rookie season due to injury.
Fowler brings his career 58.5 sacks to Seattle.
He will give Mike Macdonald some quality depth at edge rusher and a veteran presence where Mafe once stood to round out their defence for the 2026 season.