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Seahawks Sign Edge Rusher Dante Fowler Jr., Up to $5 M

5/6/2026

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Summary

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The Seattle Seahawks signed edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year, up-to-$5 million contract on May 5 2026.
Fowler, the 2015 No. 3 overall pick, replaces Boye Mafe and recorded three sacks for Dallas in 2025 after a 10.5-sack 2024 season with Washington.
Having worked with defensive coordinator Aden Durde in Atlanta and Dallas, Fowler should fit quickly into Seattle’s edge rotation.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first league-wide salary cap arrived with the 1994 season, reshaping contracts across all teams. After the 2011 CBA set a hard cap of $120 million, franchises like the Seattle Seahawks began using short-term deals to stay under the limit. Dante Fowler Jr.’s 2026 one-year, up-to-$5 million contract reflects that ongoing cap-driven roster strategy.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks signed edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year, up-to-$5 million contract on May 5 2026.
Fowler, the 2015 No. 3 overall pick, replaces Boye Mafe and recorded three sacks for Dallas in 2025 after a 10.5-sack 2024 season with Washington.
Having worked with defensive coordinator Aden Durde in Atlanta and Dallas, Fowler should fit quickly into Seattle’s edge rotation.

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