Pro Bowl pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney has finally found a place he can call home for the 2020 NFL season. After failing to get a long-term offer that would please him, Clowney decided to settle for a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Titans confirmed the deal on Sunday, but the team didn’t disclose the terms. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Clowney is set to earn $15 million this season.
Clowney was looking to get a big, long-term contract this offseason, but his high salary demands, last year’s injury issues, and complications due to coronavirus-inflicted financial consequences made teams reluctant to offer him one. The 27-year-old DE eventually lowered his demands, but as the offseason progressed, it became obvious that he will most likely play on a one-year contract in 2020 and enter the free agency again in 2021.
Titans were favorites to land Jadeveon Clowney all along, considering their talented squad and cap space, but New Orleans Saints reportedly made a strong push for the player in recent days. However, due to their salary limitations, the Saints were only able to offer Clowney around $13 million.
Clowney, who has three Pro Bowl appearances so far, is coming off a solid season with the Seattle Seahawks, in which he was a constant disruptive presence for opponents. Despite only managing to get 3.0 sacks and 31 tackles, he contributed in other ways and finished the year with four forced fumbles and two defensive touchdowns.
With Clowney on board, Titans now have an intimidating pass rush that could further fuel their already reliable defense. This includes outside linebackers Harold Landry and Kamalei Correa, promising second-year player Derick Roberson, and offseason acquisition Vic Beasley.
