Cowboys call on a familiar face to bolster their defense

The Dallas Cowboys seem to have secured the reinforcements needed to make their defensive line impenetrable. And they’ve done so by negotiating the return of a well-known figure to the franchise.

This familiar face is not only well-known to the fans but also to the coaching staff. Within the Cowboys’ strategy, this move is set to play a key role in improving their sack numbers. And they’re aiming high, hoping this comeback will help them dominate the season.

Cowboys reignite their defensive fire

Enter Dante Fowler Jr., who returns to the Cowboys for his second stint. Reports confirm that Fowler has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the team. This experienced player previously played with Dallas during the 2022 and 2023 campaigns but joined the Washington Commanders for the 2024 season.

The 30-year-old defender was the third overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since then, Fowler’s career has seen him suit up for several teams, including the Rams and Falcons, in addition to the Cowboys.

His most recent season with the Commanders was a solid one, according to experts. Stats show that he played all 17 games, started 7 of them, and racked up 10.5 sacks—the second-highest total of his career, just behind his standout 2019 season with the Rams.

Dante’s back in Dallas 📍

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) March 14, 2025

A star return

Now, Fowler’s return to the Cowboys is seen as a strategic move to strengthen their already formidable defensive line, anchored by Micah Parsons. For fans, Fowler represents a beacon of hope and high expectations.

His performance last year offers a glimpse of what he could contribute to the Cowboys this season. The team’s goal is clear: push as deep as possible into the playoffs and aim for a Super Bowl berth.

All that’s left is to wait for the 2025 season to kick off and see Fowler prove his worth on the field. The hope is that he can surpass his own records and justify the Cowboys’ decision..