$74M former 1st-round pick leaves Cowboys den, rejoins former DL coach
The Dallas Cowboys saw former first-round pick Dante Fowler take his 58.5 career sacks to the Seattle Seahawks in free agency.
The Dallas Cowboys have rebuilt much of their defense during the 2026 offseason, but it’s not quite done. Christian Parker could use a designated edge-rush veteran to beef up the pass rush, and one of the top options just signed somewhere else. Pass rusher Dante Fowler agreed to a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $5 million, giving the Cowboys one fewer player to help get after the quarterback.
Fowler had two stints in Dallas, including last year , where he had three sacks and 10 QB hits. Dante Fowler Jr. is signing with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
(via @TomPelissero ) pic. twitter. com/ymE12jx48a — NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2026 That production came off the heels of a 10.
5 sack campaign under Dan Quinn while playing with the Washington Commanders in 2024. Fowler was the highest priced free agent signed by the Cowboys during the 2025 offseason, but he couldn’t replicate the pressure under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. Fowler’s a journeyman who’s made over $74 million across his career, playing for five teams since being the third overall pick in the 2015 draft.