Fowler finished 2025 with 3.0 sacks across 17 games, including 11 starts. That level of production represented a notable drop from his previous showing and limited Dallas’ pass-rush impact at a critical position.
As a result, Fowler is unlikely to return to the Cowboys on the 1-year, $8 million contract he signed in 2025. The organization will likely explore other options at the edge rusher spot, evaluating both market value and fit.
There are indications that Fowler could be drawing interest from other teams, with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks among the potential destinations being discussed in league circles.
Fowler is a former No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, giving him long-standing veteran pedigree and experience at a high level of competition.
Industry projections place his value around a 1-year deal in the range of $3 million to $5.1 million, with some estimates skewing higher or lower depending on who signs and how teams value immediate pass-rush production.
As free agency unfolds, Fowler’s market and the possibility of a new destination—potentially in Seattle or elsewhere—remain among the more notable developments for teams assessing veteran edge-rushers this offseason.
