The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back a familiar face to help bolster their defense in 2025, agreeing to terms with veteran pass rusher Dante Fowler on a one-year, $8 million deal, according to NFL Media.

Having lost veteran DeMarcus Lawrence to the Seattle Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys turned to a familiar face in agreeing to a one-year deal with pass rusher Dante Fowler, according to a source. Fowler played for the Cowboys in 2022 and 2023 before leaving with former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to the Washington Commanders last year and putting up 10.

Fowler spent last season with the Commanders under Dan Quinn, the DC in Dallas during Fowler’s first stint with the Cowboys.