Fowler’s signing adds veteran leadership to a Cowboys front in transition. His edge presence and experience are expected to stabilize the rotation and provide a reliable pressure source as Dallas looks to complement its interior disruptors in a run-stopping, schemed-pass-rush approach.

Dante Fowler Jr., listed here in a nod to last year’s OLB designations, signals a note on historical context rather than current Washington usage. His inclusion hints at turnover in labeling but not immediate on-field relevance for 2025 in Washington's scheme.

Fowler replaces Parsons as the presumed sack leader, bringing veteran savvy to Quinn’s scheme. With 10.5 sacks last season, he’s positioned to post high single digits or low double-digit totals if he maintains health and command of the edge, supported by a deep rookie rotation.

Fowler backs the youth edge group, championing Sam Williams, Kneeland, and Donovan Ezeiruaku as ready to contribute with new coaches guiding the unit toward pressure without Parsons.

Fowler steps into a primary edge role for Dallas, carrying past production and a track record of pressure. He’s the anchor of the new Cowboys pass rush, with a plausible path to steady sacks as the group adjusts to Parsons’ absence.