The move reunites Fowler with former Cowboys assistant Aden Durde in Seattle and underscores the Cowboys’ emphasis on retooling their defense through the draft, including recent selections Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has signaled confidence in the new defensive approach, emphasizing that the defense has changed and that the team is aiming for a fresher, more competitive unit ahead of mandatory minicamp and the upcoming season.
Key takeaways:
– Dante Fowler Jr. signs with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
– Fowler’s 2025 Cowboys season: 17 games, 11 starts, 3 sacks; he acknowledged a disappointing year.
– Cowboys pivot to a new defensive system under Christian Parker and through the draft, signaling a strategic rebuild of the defense.
