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Seahawks sign Dante Fowler Jr., eye repeat championship

5/12/2026

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Fowler Joins Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. on May 11, 2026.
DeMarcus Lawrence told Fowler on FaceTime that a Super Bowl win required joining Seattle, influencing the signing.
Fowler will reunite with defensive coordinator Aden Durde.
Fowler is expected to line up with edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu on the “Dark Side” defense.
Seattle hopes its defense, including Fowler, will help repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2026.

Summary

Lawrence Revives Defense

DeMarcus Lawrence recorded eight sacks and six forced fumbles in 2025, reviving Seattle’s defense after the 2024 playoff miss.
Alongside defensive coordinator Aden Durde, Lawrence helped raise the defense to a league-top rank and a Super Bowl title.
His 2025 performance earned him a fifth Pro Bowl selection.
Seattle will face Dallas in 2026, matching former teammates Lawrence and Dante Fowler.

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Historical Context

In 1997 Paul Allen bought the Seahawks, paving the way for Mike Holmgren’s 2005 playoff breakthrough and the 2013 “Legion of Boom” that posted a 13-3 record, 52 sacks and 8 interceptions en route to Super Bowl XLVIII. Now, in 2026, coordinator Aden Durde adds Dante Fowler Jr., DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu, hoping to revive that dominant defense.

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Fowler Joins Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. on May 11, 2026.
DeMarcus Lawrence told Fowler on FaceTime that a Super Bowl win required joining Seattle, influencing the signing.
Fowler will reunite with defensive coordinator Aden Durde.
Fowler is expected to line up with edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu on the “Dark Side” defense.
Seattle hopes its defense, including Fowler, will help repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2026.

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