Seattle Seahawks Sign Dante Fowler Jr.

May 5, 2026, 16:27
USSports

Introduction

The Seattle Seahawks signed Dante Fowler Jr. He has a one-year contract for up to $5 million.

Main Body

The team lost a player named Boye Mafe. They needed a new player for the defense. Dante Fowler Jr. knows the coach, Aden Durde. They worked together in other cities. Fowler Jr. started playing in 2015. He is very experienced. He has 58.5 sacks in ten years. He played for the Rams and the Commanders before. The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last year. Their defense is very good. Now, Fowler Jr. will help the team stay strong for the 2026 season.

Conclusion

The Seattle Seahawks now have Dante Fowler Jr. on their team for the 2026 season.

Learning

⚡️ The "Past & Now" Bridge

To reach A2, you need to switch between what happened and what is true now. This text shows us exactly how to do that using simple verbs.

1. The Past (Finished Actions) Look at these words: signed, lost, needed, worked, started, played, won. → Rule: We add -ed to the end of the action to show it is over.

  • Example: They worked together. (This happened before today).

2. The Present (Current Facts) Look at these words: has, knows, is → Rule: Use these for things that are true right now.

  • Example: He is experienced. (This is his status today).

3. The Future (Plans) Look at this phrase: will help → Rule: Use will + action for the future.

  • Example: Fowler Jr. will help the team. (This happens in 2026).

Quick Summary Map: Past (-ed) → Present (is/has) → Future (will)

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team worked hard to finish the project.
player (n.)
someone who plays a sport or game
Example:The player scored a goal.
coach (n.)
a person who trains or instructs a team
Example:The coach gave us a new strategy.
defense (n.)
the part of a team that stops the other team from scoring
Example:The defense blocked the shot.
season (n.)
a period of time when sports games are played
Example:The season starts in September.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a game
Example:They will win the championship if they play well.
good (adj.)
having desirable qualities
Example:The food was good.
strong (adj.)
having power or ability
Example:She has a strong voice.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me carry this box?
stay (v.)
to remain in one place
Example:Please stay in the classroom.
lost (v.)
no longer have or missing
Example:I lost my keys.
new (adj.)
not old, recently made
Example:I bought a new car.
other (adj.)
different from the one mentioned
Example:She chose the other color.
started (v.)
began to do something
Example:He started his homework at 6 PM.
playing (v.)
performing a sport or game
Example:She is playing tennis.
very (adv.)
to an extreme degree
Example:She is very tall.
experienced (adj.)
having knowledge from practice
Example:He is an experienced teacher.
before (prep.)
earlier in time
Example:Finish before lunch.
last (adj.)
most recent in time
Example:It was the last chapter.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:Now is the time to act.
have (v.)
possess or own
Example:I have a book.
contract (n.)
a written agreement
Example:They signed a contract.
year (n.)
12 months of time
Example:It is the year 2026.
city (n.)
a large town
Example:They moved to a new city.
sack (n.)
a tackle that brings the ball carrier down
Example:He made many sacks.