Former Rams player signs with Seahawks

TL;DR

Dante Fowler Jr., former Rams edge rusher, has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Seahawks. This marks his sixth team in 11 NFL seasons as he aims to strengthen Seattle's defense against his old team.

Key points

Dante Fowler Jr. signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Seahawks
Fowler has played for six teams in his NFL career
He previously helped the Rams reach the Super Bowl in 2018
Fowler replaces Boye Mafe, who signed with the Bengals for $20 million per season
Fowler aims to enhance Seattle's defense in the NFC West rivalry

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) was able to throw the ball before Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (13) was able to get to him, Sunday, October 5, 2025. | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Former Rams edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr., a player who helped L.A. reach the 2018 Super Bowl, has signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Seahawks. The 31-year-old pass rusher is now on his sixth career team and has never spent three consecutive seasons with one team. Going into year 11, Fowler will now attempt to help defeat his old team in what’s sure to be a hotly-contested NFC West rivalry in 2026. Drafted third overall by the Jaguars in 2015, Fowler was traded to the Rams midseason in 2018 for a third and fifth round pick. He had 1.5 sacks in three playoff games with L.A. that year, then his finest career season when he had 11.5 sacks for the Rams in 2019. However, Fowler’s inconsistency and lack of dominance never jived with his performances and he moved onto the Falcons in 2020, followed by two separate stints with the Cowboys and one with the Commanders. He had 3 sacks for the Cowboys in 2025. Fowler will be replacing edge rusher , a free agent who signed with the for $20 million per season. would still expect , , and to be their top three outside linebackers next season, but in the NFL…things do change in a hurry. And for some players, change happens often.

Q&A

What is the contract value for Dante Fowler Jr. with the Seahawks?

Dante Fowler Jr. signed a one-year contract worth $5 million with the Seahawks.

How many teams has Dante Fowler Jr. played for in his NFL career?

Dante Fowler Jr. has played for six different teams in his NFL career.

Who did Dante Fowler Jr. replace on the Seahawks' roster?

Dante Fowler Jr. is replacing edge rusher Boye Mafe, who signed with the Bengals.