Seahawks Sign DE Fowler Jr. to 1-Year, Up to $5M Deal

The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on May 5, 2026.

Fowler, a 31-year-old former first-round pick out of Florida, brings 11 years of NFL experience to Seattle's defensive front. Drafted third overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015, he has played for five teams, including stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. Last season with the Cowboys, he appeared in all 17 games, recording 15 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks and three passes defended. He previously posted double-digit sacks in 2024.

The move addresses a key need at edge rusher after the Seahawks lost Boye Mafe in free agency. Seattle made eight draft picks but selected no edge rushers, turning instead to the veteran free-agent market late in the offseason. Fowler visited the team last month, following their Super Bowl victory in 2025.

He joins a rotation that includes returning players Uchenna Nwosu, DeMarcus Lawrence and Derick Hall. Fowler has overlapped in the past with Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who coached him in...