Cowboys bolster roster with a familiar face returning to the Dallas defensive line

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The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back part of their 2023 defense with their latest signing. After spending one season with the Washington Commanders, Dante Fowler Jr. returns to Big D.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Fowler returns to the Cowboys on a one-year, $8 million deal. He spent the last season with Washington following Dan Quinn after he was named head coach of the Commanders ahead of the 2024 season. Fowler tallied 10.5 sacks last season, which were his highest since 2019 with the Rams.

During the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the former Florida Gator tallied 10 combined sacks and 40 tackles with the Cowboys. He replaces the outgoing Demarcus Lawrence, who recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks before he fired a final warning shot to the Cowboys and Micah Parsons.

Reunion: #Commanders FA edge Dante Fowler Jr, one of the top players available, is signing with the #Cowboys on a 1-year, $8M deal, per The Insiders.

A full-circle moment, as Fowler was in Dallas in 2022-23. Deal negotiated by Sean Kiernan and Tom Povinelli of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/NJqW7ppmj8

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2025

Dante Fowler's Career Earnings​

According to Spotrac, Fowler has earned $68,059,866

Last season, Fowler signed with Washington for $3.25 million and his 10.5 sacks earned him a pay raise to return to the Silver and Blue.

Dante Fowler's Career Stats​

• 9 Year Career
• 142 Games
• 47 Starts
• 279 Tackles
• 70 TFLs
• 55.5 Sacks
• 87 QB Hits
• 15 Forced Fumbles
• 5 Fumble Recoveries
• 1 Interception

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL News: Dante Fowler Jr. signs one-year deal with the Cowboys

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