Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) celebrates a recovered fumble with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Commanders $15 million starter listed as top free agent available

Originally posted on Washington Commanders on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Mar 13, 2025 8:00 AM ET

The Washington Commanders are making moves in free agency, but one top-tier player for the team is still looking for a new home.

NFL.com writer Gregg Rosenthal listed pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. as one of the best free agents available in the league.

Fowler among best available

"Once thought of as a disappointing top-10 pick, Fowler has followed the Leonard Floyd career path, becoming a useful edge starter for hire. Guys like Fowler wind up outplaying a lot of first-round rookies for a reasonable price," Rosenthal writes.

Fowler had a breakout year for the Commanders in his first season in the nation's capital. He recorded 10.5 sacks, which marks the second-highest total of his career.

Washington could bring him back, especially considering the fact that the team hasn't signed his replacement yet, but Fowler still remains without a team.

Now that the new league year has officially started, a team can bring him on soon.