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Seattle Signs Dante Fowler Jr. for $5 Million Contract

5/5/2026

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Seattle Signs Fowler

Seattle signed edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year $5 million contract, replacing edge rusher Boye Mafe who left for the Cincinnati Bengals after Seattle passed on an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Fowler, 32, visited Seattle before the draft and will work with defensive coordinator Aden Durde.
His career totals include 294 tackles, 58.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, one interception and five fumble recoveries over 159 games.

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Seahawks Earn Picks

The NFL will stop counting free-agent signings after the draft toward compensatory picks, effective 2027.
OverTheCap.com projects the Seattle Seahawks will earn four compensatory picks in the 2027 draft.
Seattle’s defensive line now features five veterans—Dante Fowler Jr., DeMarcus Lawrence (34), Uchenna Nwosu (29), Jarran Reed (33) and Leonard Williams (31).
Despite that veteran front, Seattle entered 2026 with one of the NFL’s youngest rosters, balancing youthful depth and experienced pass-rush talent.

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Seahawks Bolster Defense

Seattle's defense allowed the fewest points and the sixth-fewest yards in the NFL last season.
The Seahawks recorded 47 sacks, tying them for seventh-most in the league.
The team held its rookie minicamp on May 5 and May 6 to prepare new players.
Organized team activities begin on May 26, marking the first official segment of the offseason program.
Derick Hall joins veteran pass-rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu in Seattle's edge-rusher group.

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Seattle Signs Fowler

Seattle signed edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year $5 million contract, replacing edge rusher Boye Mafe who left for the Cincinnati Bengals after Seattle passed on an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Fowler, 32, visited Seattle before the draft and will work with defensive coordinator Aden Durde.
His career totals include 294 tackles, 58.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, one interception and five fumble recoveries over 159 games.

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