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DANTE FOWLER JR. #6 - LINEBACKER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
39 TCKL •
1 INT •
10.5 SCK
39 TCKL
1 INT
10.5 SCK
Logs another sack in OT win Fowler recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Falcons.
Impact The 30-year-old was one of two Commanders to tally a sack in Sunday's overtime win, bringing down rookie Michael Penix in the third quarter. Fowler is quietly having a very productive season in his first year with the Commanders, recording 35 total tackles, including a team-leading 10.5 sacks (10th-most in the NFL), and one pick-six while appearing in all 16 of the team's regular-season games so far. He's expected to remain one of the NFL's best edge rushers in Week 18, when the Commanders face the Cowboys.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Wednesday Fowler (groin) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.
Impact Fowler was dealing with a hip injury in the lead-up to Washington's Week 13 win over Tennessee, but he was able to play in that contest, logging 62 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The veteran linebacker is now listed as having a groin issue following the Commanders' Week 14 bye, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday suggests he's not in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against New Orleans. Fowler leads Washington with 8.5 sacks on the campaign.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Veteran additions from Wagner to Ertz have the Commanders on track to make the playoffs
On track to make the playoffs at 8-5, the Washington Commanders are at what coach Dan Quinn calls “base camp” with four games left this seasonDECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders' Defense Dominates in Historic Win Frankie Luvu and Dante Fowler Jr.
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dealing with hip issue Fowler (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Impact Fowler was a full practice participant in Wednesday's practice, but he popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a hip injury. His participation in Friday's practice will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Titans.
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Reeling Cowboys visit Dan Quinn's overachieving Commanders in a franchise role reversal
Dan Quinn has coached the Washington Commanders into the playoff picture midway through the season well beyond expectationsNOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets to QB in loss Fowler recorded five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys Ex Dante Fowler's Key Play With Commanders Goes Viral Dante Fowler Jr.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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
