The Seattle Seahawks are adding some serious veteran firepower to their defensive line, with sources confirming the team is expected to ink edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
Fowler, who turned 31 last August, brings a wealth of experience and a knack for getting after quarterbacks. While his 2024 season with the Dallas Cowboys saw him register three sacks in 17 appearances, his career highlights are hard to ignore. The former No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has suited up for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Commanders, showcasing a relentless motor. His best season came in 2019 with the Rams, where he notched a career-high 11.5 sacks, and he followed that up with a stellar 10.5-sack campaign for the Commanders in 2024.
This move bolsters an already formidable Seahawks edge rush group, which features stars like DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and rising talent Derick Hall. Seattle's defense was a force last season, allowing the fewest points in the league and ranking sixth in total yards allowed. Their 47 sacks tied for seventh-most in the NFL, and Fowler's arrival should only enhance that pressure.
The timing is perfect, as the Seahawks just wrapped up their rookie minicamp over the weekend. The next big steps on the calendar include the first segment of organized team activities (OTAs) starting May 26, followed by mandatory minicamp from June 9 to 11. For fans and gear enthusiasts alike, this signing signals the Seahawks are all-in on building a championship-caliber defense—and that means plenty of exciting game-day energy to match your favorite Seattle apparel.
