
The Seattle Seahawks have signed veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year contract, addressing a key need after not drafting an edge rusher this year. This move allows the team to develop younger players while adding experienced depth to their defense.
How many Seahawks have there been recently? â Seaside JoeAnd how many more will be added to the list next year? Brock Huard: What the Seahawks are getting in Dante Fowler Jr. â Seattle SportsThe Seattle Seahawksâ answer at edge rusher is reportedly 12th-year NFL veteran Dante Fowler Jr., who has agreed with Seattle on a one-year contract, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. Plenty of questions (and answers) will pop up this season for the Seattle Seahawks as they look to defend their Super Bowl title, but these are the big three that matter *right now* in the first week of May. Moments before the 2026 draft kicked off, Seahawks general manager and president of football operations held a brief meeting in which he noted, among other things, âI donât know if weâre going to pick tonight or not.â After weeks of speculation that they would do so, the Seahawks have agreed to a deal to sign veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. That process their coach has been talking about to refill their roster continues for the Super Bowl champions. Despite doubling their draft picks from four to eight during the 2026 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks surprisingly didnât use a single one of those selections on an EDGE defender, which many pundits viewed as one of their most significant needs coming out of free agency. Now, theyâve rectified that concern with an anticipated post-draft free agent signing that should be a win for team and player. This was my final visit with Bump & Stacy today for draft season, so please check it out and if you can â leave a comment and a like! The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr., but what does he bring to the table? The  are signing veteran edge rusher . to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told the NFL Network on Tuesday. Our Seahawks just added veteran EDGE Dante Fowler Jr. and weâre breaking it all down LIVE tonight!
The signing of Dante Fowler Jr. fills a crucial gap in the Seahawks' defense after they chose not to draft an edge rusher, allowing for both immediate impact and future player development.
Dante Fowler Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks worth up to $5 million.
With Fowler's signing, the Seahawks have addressed their edge rusher position, but they may still need to focus on other areas as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Dante Fowler Jr. is expected to bring veteran experience and skill to the Seahawks' defense, potentially enhancing their pass rush and overall performance.

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