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Commanders star pass rusher linked to Cowboys in free agency sweepstakes

The Washington Commanders could have some competition in free agency for one of their best players.
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Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) and linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) during the third quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) and linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) during the third quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders were likely pleasantly surprised to see the output from pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. in his first season with the team.

Fowler signed a one-year deal last offseason in hopes of revitalizing his career, which he was able to do.

Now a free agent once again, Fowler could look to re-sign, but the Dallas Cowboys are interested in signing him away from the Commanders, according to Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox.

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Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) against the Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Dante back to Dallas?

"Just about any NFL team could use additional pass-rushing help. Getting a potent sack artist at a bargain would be a bonus," Knox writes.

"That's what the Washington Commanders got when they signed Dante Fowler Jr. to a one-year, $3.3 million deal last offseason. Fowler appeared in all 17 games for the Commanders, logged 10.5 sacks and 20 quarterback pressures and helped Washington reach the NFC Championship Game."

Fowler, 30, played for the Cowboys in 2022 and 2023, but he joined the Commanders because his defensive coordinator Dan Quinn moved to D.C. While the Cowboys could be seen as a potential destination, the Commanders will have a good chance to bring him back if they are willing to bump his pay a little bit.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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