FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
DANTE FOWLER JR. #6 - LINEBACKER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
25 TCKL •
1 INT •
8.5 SCK
25 TCKL
1 INT
8.5 SCK
Atlanta Falcons would love J.J. Watt; They’ll get Dante Fowler Jr. Atlanta Falcons would love J.J. Watt. They'll get Dante Fowler Jr. How great would it be for a talented veteran pass-rusher to grace the Atl...
Gets sack to end disappointing year Fowler registered two tackles and one sack during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Acquired via a three-year, $48 million free agent contract last March, Fowler was brought on to complement Grady Jarrett (groin) and Takkarist McKinley (groin) in the Falcons' pass-rush. Things didn't go according to plan, however. Atlanta waived a disgruntled McKinley in November, while Fowler only generated three sacks over 14 games. The 26-year-old is under contract for one more season at a cap hit of $18.7 million, though there is a potential out in his deal prior to 2022. He's one year removed from an 11.5-sack output, but the 2015 No. 3 overall draft choice has averaged just 4.8 sacks per season in his other four active NFL campaigns.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practiceJANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red-hot Buccaneers not looking past Falcons to playoffs
Bruce Arians is not ready to reflect on the challenge of transforming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winnersDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No injury designation for Week 14 Fowler (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Fowler was limited in all three of Atlanta's practice sessions this week, but he evidently showed enough to get his name taken off the team's final injury report. He seems to be playing at less than 100 percent, however, having registered just 18 tackles and two sacks all season.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Workload restricted Wednesday Fowler (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was limited all of last week while nursing a hamstring issue, but he was able to contribute Sunday against the Saints with one tackle over 39 defensive snaps. There were no reported setbacks to Fowler's condition postgame, meaning the Falcons may be taking a precautionary approach with the 2020 offseason acquisition. Fowler's debut campaign in Atlanta has been underwhelming, as he has recorded just two sacks after collecting 11.5 in 2019 with the Rams.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Fowler (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Fowler was questionable heading into Week 12 as well, a game in which he logged a season-low 16 snaps on defense. It's possible that his usage was planned ahead of time, and he may have a cap on his reps once again. If that's the case, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner could see more snaps once again.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable for Sunday Fowler (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fowler carried this injury into last week's win over the Raiders, and it may have still been bothering him as he logged a season-low 16 snaps on defense. He managed to practice in a limited capacity all week, so he's on track to suit up for the divisional tilt. However, his reps could be capped due to the lingering injury, so Jacob Tuioti-Mariner could see more time at defensive end again.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jones, Gurley questionable for Falcons vs Saints
Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley are questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans SaintsDECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. Saints
Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant \and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans SaintsDECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still bothered by hamstring Fowler (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Fowler missed Week 9 with a hamstring injury, and he apparently still isn't fully recovered. He has been able to play through the injury in recent weeks but looks to be at less than 100 percent, as Fowler has totaled only two sacks with the Falcons after racking up a career-best 11.5 for the Rams last season.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons show plenty of pride after 0-5 start, coach change
After losing their first five games and firing the head coach, the Atlanta Falcons had every reason to throw in the towel on this seasonNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss
The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Dave Caldwell on Sunday after the team’s 10th consecutive lossNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Sunday Fowler (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Fowler missed Week 9 with a hamstring injury and Week 11 due to a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The 2015 first-round pick is back in action for a cross-conference matchup Sunday. Fowler has registered just 17 tackles and two sacks through eight games, a severe drop-off from last year's totals of 58 stops and 11.5 sacks.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 12 Fowler (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Fowler came off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, but he remains beleaguered by the same hamstring injury that kept him inactive Week 9 against the Broncos. He was held out of Friday's practice session entirely, leaving his status up in the air heading into a Sunday matchup against Las Vegas. An appearance would mark Fowler's first since Oct. 29. He has thus far recorded two sacks, six QB hits and one forced fumble in his debut campaign with the Falcons.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
RB Todd Gurley (knee) out for Falcons game vs. Raiders
Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley will miss Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a knee injuryNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders looking to finish strong, make run at playoffs
The Las Vegas Raiders have positioned themselves to make a run at what would be just their second playoff appearance since reaching the Super Bowl during the 2002 seasonNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders, Falcons both look to bounce back from losses
The Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Super Bowl champion Chiefs when they travel to AtlantaNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling hamstring injury Fowler (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Fowler was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after spending 11 days away from the team. However, the 26-year-old is still hampered by the hamstring injury that kept him out for one game prior to his stint on the reserve list. It's an encouraging sign that he practiced in some capacity. He'll look to upgrade to full participation by Friday to avoid a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off COVID-19 list The Falcons activated Fowler (hamstring) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact Fowler spent the Falcons' bye week on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he's now been cleared of all illness concerns ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. Interim coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he expects Fowler to "get some work in with trainers" at practice, per McFadden, so it remains to be seen whether the pass rusher is over the hamstring injury that caused him to miss Week 9.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December
The postponed Air Force-Army football game at Michie Stadium has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 19NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints look to Winston, Hill, as they host improving Falcons
Alvin Kamara expresses confidence in the Saints’ ability to quickly coalesce around a fill-in quarterback while record-setting starter Drew Brees is injuredNOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington has virus case, 3 other teams add to COVID list
The New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders put players on the COVID-19 list on the same day Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing...NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons need pass-rush boost with Fowler on COVID-19 list
The Atlanta Falcons are looking for other ways to boost their struggling pass rush as they plan to be without defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. for another weekNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moved to reserve/COVID-19 list Fowler (hamstring) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It's not certain whether Fowler was in close proximity to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or if he tested positive. It'll be worth monitoring whether any other Falcons players will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as the team is on bye for Week 10.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
