Seattle Seahawks
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks have signed 12th-year NFL veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract, filling the spot left by Boye Mafe who joined the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency.
- Fowler will join a pass rush rotation with Derick Hall, Uchenna Nwosu, and DeMarcus Lawrence, bringing experience and versatility to the Seahawks' defense.
- Former NFL quarterback and analyst Brock Huard described Fowler as a blend between Lawrence's imposing size and Nwosu's strength, highlighting Fowler's explosiveness and technique.
- Fowler has recorded double-digit sacks twice in his career, including during the 2024 season under coach Dan Quinn, who has previously coached him in multiple teams.
- Despite a modest sack total last year, Fowler's high pass-rush win rate and refined skills align with the Seahawks' emphasis on process and technique over raw statistics.
