Seahawks Newcomer Brings Veteran Presence to New-Look Defense
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has one job and one job only, which is what makes him so important.
The Seattle Seahawks have brought a veteran presence to their new defense with the signing of No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, Dante Fowler Jr. The undersized 6'3", 264-pound linebacker will be tasked with taking advantage of the favorable situations that will arise from playing alongside defensive line stars Leonard Williams, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Byron Murphy II.
Fowler will join the Seahawks after spending time with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals. Like the other newcomers, he will be asked to step up and go get the opposing quarterback. With his 1-year, $2.5M contract, the Seahawks are relying on Fowler to make a significant impact and provide the much-needed pass rush the team has been missing.
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