Dante Fowler Articles - Page 2

The Houston Texans just completed a very Texans-like season, winning 10 games, capturing the AFC South title and losing in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. In spite of winning four division crowns over the last five years, Houston still has not made it to the AFC Championship Game since becoming an NFL franchise in […]

For the first time under Sean McVay, the Los Angeles Rams experienced disappointment in the regular season. The Rams finished the season with a 9-7 record and will have quite a few decisions to make in the offseason. Just a year ago, Los Angeles was still participating in the playoffs and were on their first […]

Following their first season of not going to the playoffs under Sean McVay, the Los Angeles Rams will have a monumental offseason in 2020, highlighted by decisions of retaining players and staff. One such player the Rams must decide on is outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr., who, after signing a one-year deal in the 2019 […]

According to Los Angeles Rams linebacker Dante Fowler, the former member of the Jacksonville Jaguars was subjected to over $700,000 in fines from his former team. The fines stemming from the Jaguars requiring players to perform offseason rehab at team facilities. Fowler confirmed that with the NFL Players Association, he has been refunded the money. […]

The Los Angeles Rams wasted little time jumping out to a lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. It may have been by unconventional means, but the Rams got six points right away due to some assistance from a bad snap. High snap and it's scooped by @DanteFowler! Quick score for the @RamsNFL defense. #LARvsPIT […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been looking for a star to take some of the pressure off of Aaron Donald and they might have found it in Dante Fowler. Fowler showed some flashes last season of just what he could do as an outside linebacker for the Rams and he has gotten off to a […]

Next Thursday, we can officially say the 2019 NFL regular season is underway. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will kick off the season in a divisional matchup. Another prominent matchup in Week 1 comes between the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams. Last season, Ron Rivera and the Panthers were in a phenomenal […]

Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. is certainly an athlete. At the 2015 NFL Combine, he recorded a 4.60 40-time, 32.5-inch vertical jump, 112-inch broad jump, and a 4.32 twenty-yard-shuttle time. All while doing so at 6-foot-3 and 255-pounds. Ultimately, he was selected at No. 3 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars, then struggled […]

Aside from Aaron Donald, the Los Angeles Rams struggled to get many sacks off of the edge. Thus, the Rams decided to sign Clay Matthews to help provide some veteran help at the outside linebacker. While speaking to the media, Clay Matthews spoke about taking on a mentor role for team’s young pass rushers. The […]

The Los Angeles Rams took yet another step forward in 2018 under Sean McVay. After making the playoffs in 2017, the Rams found themselves in the Super Bowl last season. Although, the result didn’t go as expected with Los Angeles falling at the hands of the New England Patriots by the score of 13-3. The […]

The NFL has a decent-sized list of elite pass rushers that are currently in the league. The Los Angeles Rams’ Dante Fowler may be added to that list by season’s end in 2019. Since being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the third overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, people have seen the potential […]

Dante Fowler was only with the Rams for half of the 2018 season, but he made perhaps the biggest play of the year, forcing Drew Brees into an interception in the NFC Championship game. It was a pivotal moment for a pass rusher that was often out of place or on the injury list in […]

Although considered to be voluntary workouts, players that skip their team’s early offseason programs are often criticized in the media. With the Los Angeles Rams seemingly encountering a similar issue, both cornerback Marcus Peters and pass rusher Dante Fowler have remained absent from the start of the team’s offseason activities. As a result, Rams head […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look at the Los Angeles Rams’ free agency plans now that Eric Weddle and Dante Fowler Jr. are in the fold. They break down both signings and how they affect the salary cap. Then they pick up where they left off with the available free agents out there and where […]

Dante Fowler Jr. is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year contract worth $14 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Fowler was acquired by the Rams in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars midway through the 2018 campaign. In eight games with Los Angeles, the linebacker registered 21 tackles, two sacks, […]

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines by signing Eric Weddle on Friday. They now could be in line to bring back Dante Fowler this offseason. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, he expects the Rams to retain the 24-year-old pass rusher. Fowler would likely be one of the top names in free agency if the […]

NFL Draft season is officially upon us and teams are continuing their extensive research on all of the prospects in this year’s draft. The draft is one of the best ways to add depth or replace a lost player in the NFL. This draft is going to be an important one for plenty of teams. […]

Derek Ciapala and Josh Kollack discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ big roster decision this week as free agency draws closer. They look back on the careers of linebacker Mark Barron and center John Sullivan, debate what positions the Rams should focus on this offseason, and consider some low budget options for the team. First, Derek […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez return for another episode of the Butting Heads podcast, presented by Rams Talk Radio. The guys open the show by saying goodbye to two Los Angeles Rams, who were released on Tuesday, March 5. They send their regards to linebacker Mark Barron, a five-year and one of the few remnants […]

The Indianapolis Colts are heading into the new league year with the most cap space in the NFL. They have roughly $105 million in cap space this offseason, according to Spotrac. They have plenty of needs still despite them managing to go 10-6 in 2018, reaching the AFC Divisional round. Sadly, the Colts would see […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart analyze the news surrounding the Los Angeles in the last week. They discuss Todd Gurley’s knee, Sean McVay’s Super Bowl comments, and some early discussions about pending free agents. First, Derek and Mike discuss the report from the Athletic Boston’s Jeff Howe. The Patriots beat reporter noted that Gurley has […]

The Los Angeles Rams, at least for now, have decided against using the franchise tag on edge rusher Dante Fowler or any other player, general manager Les Snead said on Monday, per ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. Still, that hardly means the team has plans to move on from the promising former top-five pick. Four days before […]

The Los Angeles Rams seem prepared for the possibility of a pair of key defensive contributors leaving the team this offseason. Speaking with reporters from the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Thursday, Rams general manager Les Snead indicated safety Lamarcus Joyner and linebacker Dante Fowler are likely to reach the free agent market rather than […]

The 2018-2019 season didn’t end as expected for the Los Angeles Rams, as they fell to the New England Patriots 13-3 in Super Bowl 53. Nonetheless, it was a fantastic season for Sean McVay and the Rams. It was just McVay’s second season as head coach, turning the Rams from a 4-12 team to Super […]

The 2018 NFL season was a disappointing one for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fortunately, linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. was able to get out of dodge the disappointment after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the year. The change of scenery has been quite noticeable for Fowler. According to The MMQB’s Robert Klemko, he feels Los […]

The Los Angeles Rams have plenty to be confident about going into Super Bowl 53. However, linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has noticed the team taking a rather humble approach in the 2018 NFL season. Fowler joined the Rams as an in-season addition from the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated, he is […]

The Colts came into 2018 with quarterback Andrew Luck finally healthy, a rebuilt offensive line, and sights set on the postseason. After 15 games, they sit at 9-6 and currently in the sixth spot in the AFC. They finish the season with a must-win game against the Tennessee Titans. If the Colts are able to […]

Before the NFL trade deadline, the Los Angeles Rams decided to trade for defensive end Dante Fowler from the Jacksonville Jaguars to help bring a stronger presence against the pass off the edge. Through his first month with the Rams, he has already made a strong impression on the team behind him productive play on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had issues blocking for Patrick Mahomes against the Los Angeles Rams and Dante Fowler thinks that rattled the Chiefs’ second-year play caller. Mahomes did a good job of stepping up in the pocket and still getting throws off, but there were a  few throws that he missed that usually, he would […]

Dante Fowler Jr. did a lot of good for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks but he also did some bad, including a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty that continued a drive for the Seahawks and turned into a touchdown. There were a lot of questions about what was said to get that […]

The Los Angeles Rams recently added Dante Fowler to their defense, but Jadeveon Clowney and Jerry Hughes were also on their watch list. The Rams are the lone undefeated team in the NFL. Their defensive front is headlined by Aaron Donald, but also features Ndamukong Suh and Michael Brockers. With Fowler on board, the NFL’s […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded defensive end Dante Fowler to the Los Angeles Rams at the trade deadline. But as it turns out, they could have traded him as early as the preseason to the New York Jets for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. As Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports, the Jets had offered Fowler for […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. was traded earlier this week to the Los Angeles Rams and he still feels like he has a lot left to prove. He thinks the trade was a blessing in disguise and there is no question he makes a good defense even better. Fowler is known as a […]

The Los Angeles Rams succeeded in addressing their main area of concern by adding defensive end Dante Fowler ahead of the trade deadline. Fowler now faces the tough task of acclimating to his new team ahead of their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints. But Sean McVay believes Fowler will be able to help […]

Prior to the trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Rams added another piece to the puzzle on their defensive line with the acquisition of Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. This move has All-Pro running back Todd Gurley voicing his excitement about the addition of the 24-year-old to their defensive front. Yessirr […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a splash with the acquisition of former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. at the trade deadline. It appears they have the departure of former wide receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Trumaine Johnson to thank for it. The Rams parting ways with Johnson and Watkins this offseason was certainly not ideal […]

Dante Fowler was one of the most popular names ahead of the 2018 NFL trade deadline with the Jacksonville Jaguars willing to trade the talented pass rusher, and the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets just missed out. He was the best pass rusher available on the market and the team did end up […]

In the days leading up to the trade deadline, the talk around the Los Angeles Rams was centered around their growing interest in adding another pass rusher to the mix to help their Super Bowl push this season, and they did just that by acquiring Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. Los Angeles received Fowler […]

The trade deadline is fast approaching on Tuesday afternoon that has picked up the level of activity around the league with many big names being mentioned in rumors. Among those is Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., who is reportedly drawing plenty of interest from several teams looking to add a bigger pass rush presence […]