The Cowboys signed Fowler to a one-year contract worth up to $8 million Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler impressed with 10.5 sacks across 17 regular-season appearances with the Commanders in 2024, just the second double-digit sack year of his nine seasons to date in the NFL. Now heading into his 10th campaign, Fowler will get an opportunity to keep up his momentum as an integral part of Dallas' pass rush he was also part of in 2022 and 2023, a unit headlined by Micah Parsons. The landing spot could allow him to maintain some fantasy value in IDP formats.

Fowler finished the 2024 regular season with 39 tackles (25 solo), including 10.5 sacks, along with an interception that he returned for a touchdown and two forced fumbles over 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to 2024, Fowler had just one double-digit sack season to his name -- he racked up 11.5 sacks while working alongside Aaron Donald with the Rams in 2019. He worked in a rotational role in Dallas in 2022 and 2023, but Washington gave Fowler more opportunity after signing him to a one-year contract last March. The results were impressive, as Fowler led the Commanders with 10.5 sacks, ranking tied for 12th in the NFL in that category. Of that total, 8.0 sacks came in a six-game stretch from Week 5 to Week 10, and Fowler did fade a bit late, as he recorded just five stops with no sacks over three playoff games. Nonetheless, the Commanders will likely have interest in bringing him back for 2025, though Fowler's big regular season could result in a steep price in the free-agent market.

Fowler recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler (groin) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler recorded five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler (groin) was a full practice participant Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Fowler recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pick-six in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

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.