Cowboys Dealt Unfortunate News as Starter Cuts Ties With ...
The Dallas Cowboys were dealt unfortunate news just weeks after the NFL draft as one of the team's starters joins another NFC contender.
heavy.comHere’s the latest on Dante Fowler Jr.:
- Recent status: Reports indicate Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2026 after previously playing for the Cowboys. This marks a return to the NFC West where he’s reunited with former coaching staff from earlier in his career. This update comes from multiple outlets circulating around early May 2026. [cite ][cite ]
- 2025 performance: Fowler appeared in all 17 games for Dallas in the 2025 season, recording 3.0 sacks and 15 total tackles, a dip from his 2024 double-digit sack year. He was on a one-year contract heading into free agency. [cite ]
- Contract context: Ahead of the 2025 season, there was chatter about his re-signing with Dallas, but teams pursued other defensive plans, leading to his move to Seattle. The Seahawks reportedly signed him to a one-year deal worth up to several million dollars. [cite ][cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics on:
- Seattle Seahawks role and projected snaps for Fowler in 2026
- Statistical highlights from his 2024 season with Washington and 2025 with Dallas
- Contract terms and any pending free-agent status for 2027
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