Impact The outside linebacker also played on 49 percent of the defensive snaps. Fowler has 25 tackles (16 solo), including 8.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in 2024.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
DANTE FOWLER JR. #6 - LINEBACKER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
25 TCKL •
1 INT •
8.5 SCK
25 TCKL
1 INT
8.5 SCK
Gets to QB in loss Fowler recorded five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
Good to go for Week 10 Fowler (groin) was a full practice participant Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Fowler was limited in the first two practices of the week due to a groin injury, but he was able to participate in Friday's session without restriction. Unless he suffers a setback during pregame warmups, the 2015 first-round pick will suit up Sunday. Through nine regular-season games, Fowler has logged 20 tackles (13 solo), including 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble and a pick-six.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with groin issue Fowler (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact The first-year Commander appears to have picked up a groin injury in the team's Week 9 win over the Giants, despite playing 31 defensive snaps and recording six total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble. Fowler's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the pain in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Disrupts backfield in win Fowler finished with six tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Giants.
Impact The outside linebacker also played on 53 percent of the defensive snaps. Fowler has 20 tackles (13 solo), including 6.5 sacks, a pass defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2024.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys Ex Dante Fowler's Key Play With Commanders Goes Viral Dante Fowler Jr.
OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nabs first career interception Fowler recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pick-six in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Impact Fowler ended what looked to be a promising first offensive possession for the Panthers by intercepting a screen pass intended for Miles Sanders and returning it 67-yards for a score. Not only was it the first pick-six of Fowler's nine-year NFL career, but it was also his first interception and third defensive touchdown. The first-year Commander has been extremely impactful through the team's first seven games, recording 13 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and one pick-six. Expect Fowler to continue making plays for Washington's defense in Week 8's matchup against the Bears.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers
The Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injuryOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects pair of sacks Week 6 Fowler recorded four tackles (all solo), including 2.0 sacks, in a loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Impact Three of Fowler's four stops went for a loss. Two of those were sacks, which resulted in a combined 15 negative yards for Baltimore. Fowler has 3.5 sacks through six games and has logged over half of Washington's defensive snaps four straight weeks after not doing so in any of his 18 total games (regular season and playoffs) with Dallas last year.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Micah Parsons, Dante Fowler Jr. tag-team Howell on combined sack Dallas Cowboys linebackers Micah Parsons and Dante Fowler Jr. tag-team Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell on a combined sack.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM
Cowboys Dante Fowler Jr. pops Chargers Austin Ekeler in pregame fight The Cowboys and Chargers had a pregame bout at SoFi Stadium
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Dante Fowler strips Mac Jones and Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for TD Defensive end Dante Fowler strips New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for a touchdown...
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM
'Tsunami of Pass Rushers' for Cowboys Defense: Who's Left Out? Depth is never a bad thing, but DallasCowboys.com says the biggest query with the unit is where Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler and Sam Will...
JUNE 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
'Tsunami of Pass Rushers' for Cowboys Defense: Who's Left Out? Depth is never a bad thing, but DallasCowboys.com says the biggest query with the unit is where Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler and Sam Will...
JUNE 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Tsunami of Pass Rushers' for Cowboys Defense: Who's Left Out? Depth is never a bad thing, but DallasCowboys.com says the biggest query with the unit is where Dorance Armstrong, Dante Fowler and Sam Will...
JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cowboys bring back DE Fowler, add depth with free agents
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back defensive end Dante Fowler and running back Rico Dowdle while adding two outside free agents for depth in running back Ronald Jones and lineman...MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Staying in Dallas Fowler re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal Tuesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Fowler will stay in Dallas for next season after registering 27 tackles (22 solo) and six sacks last year despite playing just 329 defensive snaps, the second-lowest mark of his career. The 28-year-old served as a rotational pass rusher behind DeMarcus Lawrence, Dorance Armstrong and Micah Parsons in 2022 and will likely have a similar role for the upcoming campaign.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys 'Working To Finish Line' on Fowler Jr. Contract Dante Fowler Jr. signed a one-year “prove it” deal with Dallas a year ago, and the Cowboys are working to re-sign him this year.
MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dak Prescott's contract situation highlights Cowboys' offseason storylines
David Helman breaks down several important items on Dallas' to-do list that may get addressed in the next few weeks.FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Solid in rotational role Fowler recorded 27 tackles (22 solo), including six sacks, over 17 regular-season games in 2022. He added two passes defended and two forced fumbles.
Impact The 28-year-old was the third overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, but Fowler has rarely looked the part during his time in the league. He seemed more comfortable in a complementary role during his first year with Dallas, letting Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence grab the headlines while he posted the third-highest sack total of his career. Fowler will hit free agency again this offseason after playing on a one-year, $3.0 million contract in 2022, but with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn returning to the Cowboys, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the defensive end also re-sign, albeit perhaps with a modest raise.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers
Dak Prescott is leaving little question his tight ends will play a huge role for the Dallas Cowboys no matter what happens at the wide receiver spotNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suiting up Thursday Fowler (illness) is active for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Fowler was unable to practice this week due to an illness, but he's been cleared to play through the issue on Thanksgiving Day. Over his two appearances since the Cowboys' Week 9 bye, he's recorded five tackles (four solo), including a sack.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tabbed as questionable Fowler is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Giants due to an illness, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Fowler didn't practice all week due to an illness, but he still has a chance to suit up Thursday. Across his first 10 appearances with Dallas, the veteran defensive end has totaled 20 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins, Vikings' offense succumb to Cowboys' pressure
Kirk Cousins was sacked a career-high seven times in the Minnesota Vikings' 40-3 loss to the Dallas CowboysNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defense-first mentality keeps Cowboys afloat before break
The Dallas Cowboys have ridden a defense-first mentality into contention in the NFC playoff raceNOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches fourth sack Fowler recorded five tackles including a sack, with a pass defended and a second tackle for loss, in Sunday's win over the Bears.
Impact The Cowboys have the best pass rush in the league through the first half of the season, and Fowler has made a big contribution with four sacks through eight games. The 28-year-old is on pace for his best campaign since he racked up 11.5 sacks for the Rams in 2019, and with offensive lines forced to devote resources to slowing down the likes of Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, secondary rushers like Fowler should continue to find opportunities to get to the quarterback.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
