Frisco, Texas – When Dan Quinn left the Cowboys to become Washington’s new head coach, it was expected that he might have some interest in some of these unrestricted free agents.
And sure enough, that's exactly what happened. Veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler left Dallas for the Commanders and agreed to terms.
Fowler joins fellow defensive end Dorrance Armstrong and center Tyler Biadasz as players expected to sign with Washington when the NFL free agent signing period opens on Wednesday. This will be Fowler's third reunion with Quinn, who was named the Commanders' head coach on February 3.
Fowler, 29, didn't start for the Cowboys during his two-year stay, but he still managed to record 10 sacks and 30 total tackles, and his takedowns of opposing quarterbacks were almost always timely. And his ability to force fumbles will only increase his value on the open market as one of the better rotational pass rushers in the NFL, even though he's knocking on the door of turning 30 in 2024. was.
However, that doesn't mean Fowler can't continue to make an impact. As of now, there are no signs of slowing down anytime soon. His two seasons in Dallas were productive and efficient considering the snaps earned, a job well done.
Fowler, who was selected third overall by the Jaguars in 2015, will be heading to his fifth professional team. After Jacksonville, he spent two seasons with the Rams, two seasons with Atlanta, played once with Quinn, and then played two years with the Cowboys.
While Fowler, Biadasz and Armstrong all head to Washington with Quinn, the only free agent headed elsewhere is running back Tony Pollard, who agreed to a three-year deal with Tennessee.
