Seahawks sign Dante Fowler, considered underappreciated acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Dante Fowler this offseason to bolster their pass-rushing unit after losing Boye Mafe to free agency. Pro Football Focus highlights Fowler as one of the most underappreciated additions of the offseason, suggesting he will integrate well with teammates DeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, and Uchenna Nwosu. Fowler enters his 10th NFL season, with a career total of 11.5 sacks during the 2019 season and 10.5 sacks in the 2024 season. The Seahawks seek to maintain a strong defense as they aim for another successful season following their Super Bowl win.
- •Seahawks lost Boye Mafe to free agency this offseason
- •Dante Fowler signed to strengthen pass rush
- •Pro Football Focus views Fowler as underappreciated acquisition
- •Fowler recorded 10.5 sacks in 2024 season
- •Fowler joins established defensive players in Seattle
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Seahawks LB Dante Fowler most underappreciated NFL offseason move?
"The Seahawks’ signing of Dante Fowler was named by Pro Football Focus as being one of the most underappreciated acquisitions of the 2026 offseason.
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