Dante Fowler Jr. Fantasy

The Atlanta Falcons released linebacker Dante Fowler on Wednesday. His 2022 season was voided after his last restructure, so he'll become a free agent before the new league year begins. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $48 million deal in March of 2020, but he later took a pay cut for last season. Fowler will now have the advantage of being able to sign with any team before free agency actually begins. The third overall pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 had 7.5 sacks, 33 solo tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 16 QB hits and four forced fumbles in 28 games (19 starts) in his two seasons with the Falcons the last two years. His best season came in 2019 in his final year with the Los Angeles Rams, when he recorded a career-best 11.5 sacks in 16 games.

Feb. 16th • 3:58 PM

The Atlanta Falcons activated linebacker Dante Fowler (knee) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, and he is active for the Week 10 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team placed linebacker Steven Means (knee) on IR, which means he'll miss at least the next three games. Fowler was playing much better prior to getting injured, so his return will be a big boost for a Falcons defense looking to slow down a Cowboys team that will be eager to put last week's upset loss to the Denver Broncos in their rearview mirror. Fowler is currently tied for the team lead in sacks with two and has looked like their best edge rusher so far in 2021. With Means out, Ade Ogundeji, James Vaughters and Brandon Copeland will hope to take advantage with Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) out.

Nov. 14th • 12:12 PM

The Atlanta Falcons placed edge rusher Dante Fowler (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday, meaning that he will miss at least the next three games. Losing Fowler will be a significant blow to an already shaky Falcons defense, and they will have to lean more on rookie Ade Ogundeji in the coming weeks. Jacob Tuioti-Mariner will also see increased playing time off the edge opposite Steven Means, with Brandon Copeland being another option. Fowler leads the Falcons this year with two sacks, two forced fumbles and 13 QB pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Atlanta ranks 29th in the NFL through six games with just nine sacks, and they won't be a recommended streaming option in fantasy in Week 7, even against the Miami Dolphins.

Oct. 23rd • 12:58 PM