Veteran linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has picked the Carolina Panthers as his next landing spot. The news was confirmed by the Panthers on social media on Wednesday.

Signing with the Panthers represents a homecoming of a sort for Clowney. He grew up and played high school football in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a city just 27 miles away from Charlotte, while also attending the University of South Carolina.

The Panthers didn’t disclose financial terms of the deal, but ESPN reports that Clowney will receive a two-year, $20 million contract. The deal could end up being worth up to $24 million and includes bonuses for sacks.

Clowney was forced to settle for a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens last offseason after a controversial split with the Cleveland Browns and underwhelming performances in 2022. The 2014 first-round pick enjoyed a career resurgence in Baltimore, finishing the year with 43 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and 19 QB hits.

While he remained on the free agent market longer than expected, Clowney had a number of suitors including the Ravens, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. However, being close to home ended up giving the Panthers an edge.

“We’re going to be just 30 minutes from home. It’s where we do all our community and foundation work going into season 11. Plus, my Grandaddy is getting older; and last year we had a lot of losses in our family. So honestly, it just feels like a full circle moment being closer,” Clowney told CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson.

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The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their pass rush this week by adding free agent outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. The Ravens made the deal official on Friday, and Clowney took part in the team practice a day later.

The Ravens didn’t reveal the details of the deal, but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Clowney inked a one-year deal that is worth $2.5 million. The veteran pass rusher could earn a total of $6 million based on incentives.

Clowney spent the last two years with the Cleveland Browns. He was one of the team’s best players on defense in 2021, finishing the campaign with 9.0 sacks. However, he followed that with an underwhelming 2022 season that saw him only get 2.0 sacks.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh praised Clowney during a press conference on Saturday and added that he believes 2014’s first overall pick is “a little underrated as a pass rusher.”

“He is a tough, hard-nosed, throws-his-body-around kind of player,” Harbaugh said. “We played against him so many times. We understand how he plays, and we’re excited to have him.”

Clowney isn’t expected to be a starter for the Ravens, but his experience might prove crucial for the team down the stretch. Baltimore currently has 2021’s first-round selection and second-year edge rusher Odafe Oweh penciled as starters at the linebacker position.

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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.

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One of the biggest surprises of this year’s NFL free agency is the fact that three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney still doesn’t have a team. However, this will change before the 2020 season kicks off according to the player himself.

ESPN’s Josina Anderson recently reported that she talked with Clowney about his plans for the future and that the 27-year-old defensive end told her he intends to sign a deal “before the season starts, if everything still goes on time with the season.”

Clowney also said that he has “not narrowed down a final team,” and that he’s “still open” to offers.

Jadeveon Clowney entered the free agency with hopes of landing a massive long-term contract with an expected salary of $20+ million a year. However, recent injury issues he had alongside the ongoing coronavirus pandemic narrowed down his market. Reportedly, Clowney later dropped his asking price to around $17 million a year but still failed to generate much interest.

Most recently, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks were mentioned among the favorites for Clowney’s signature. However, neither of these teams managed to get the job done in recent months.

Clowney spent 2019 with Seahawks, playing 13 games in the regular season. He finished the year with 31 tackles, 3.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one interception.

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Free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was hoping for a big payday this offseason, but it seems like he didn’t find the kind of market he was hoping for. So, the 27-year-old Pro Bowler decided to reduce his demands.

Clowney reportedly entered the free agency with a goal to get a contract that will pay him $20 million or more in average yearly salary. Since no team was willing to go near that number so far, the sources close to the player told ESPN that he is now ready to accept between $17 million and $18 million annually.

There are several reasons why Jadeveon Clowney didn’t manage to get the offer he was hoping for. There are not too many teams on the market for a high-price defensive end this year, with several cheaper options being on the table. Also, Clowney struggled with injuries last season and wasn’t as productive as in some past years. He had 31 tackles and 3.0 sacks in 13 games with Seattle Seahawks in 2019.

According to ESPN, Tennessee Titans and Seahawks remain the front runners for Clowney’s signature. Titans haven’t been exactly efficient in disrupting the opponents’ QBs in 2019, while Seahawks want to keep Clowney as he fitted in nicely with their group when they acquired him from Houston Texans last season.

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The free agency appears to be a bit different for star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Sources around the league report that Clowney isn’t currently getting the kind of offers he was expecting this offseason.

Clowney entered this year’s free agency expecting to reset the DE market with a massive contract. However, the offers he received so far were underwhelming, showing that teams are unwilling to spend big on him.

One of the reasons might be that he had a down year for his standards in 2019, while also struggling with injuries. He ended up playing 13 games with the Seattle Seahawks, contributing with 31 tackles, and 3.0 sacks, which was the lowest since his rookie year.

As Garafolo points out, this kind of situation might help Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks acquired Jadeveon Clowney last year in a trade with Houston Texans and reiterated several times that they are interested in keeping him around. However, Seahawks were reluctant to give Clowney a mega-deal he wanted, and now, there is a chance they won’t have to.

Clowney entered the league as the Texans’ first overall pick in 2014. Since then, he made three Pro Bowl appearances between 2016 and 2018, while also earning one Second-Team All-Pro selection.

While this is a worthy resume, it’s understandable that it isn’t glowing enough for teams to pay him as he was the best player in his position. One the other hand, it’s rare that players of Clowney’s caliber enter the free agency in his prime, so anything is possible.

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Veteran linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has picked the Carolina Panthers as his next landing spot. The news was confirmed by the Panthers on social media on Wednesday.

Signing with the Panthers represents a homecoming of a sort for Clowney. He grew up and played high school football in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a city just 27 miles away from Charlotte, while also attending the University of South Carolina.

The Panthers didn’t disclose financial terms of the deal, but ESPN reports that Clowney will receive a two-year, $20 million contract. The deal could end up being worth up to $24 million and includes bonuses for sacks.

Clowney was forced to settle for a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens last offseason after a controversial split with the Cleveland Browns and underwhelming performances in 2022. The 2014 first-round pick enjoyed a career resurgence in Baltimore, finishing the year with 43 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and 19 QB hits.

While he remained on the free agent market longer than expected, Clowney had a number of suitors including the Ravens, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. However, being close to home ended up giving the Panthers an edge.

“We’re going to be just 30 minutes from home. It’s where we do all our community and foundation work going into season 11. Plus, my Grandaddy is getting older; and last year we had a lot of losses in our family. So honestly, it just feels like a full circle moment being closer,” Clowney told CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson.

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The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their pass rush this week by adding free agent outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. The Ravens made the deal official on Friday, and Clowney took part in the team practice a day later.

The Ravens didn’t reveal the details of the deal, but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Clowney inked a one-year deal that is worth $2.5 million. The veteran pass rusher could earn a total of $6 million based on incentives.

Clowney spent the last two years with the Cleveland Browns. He was one of the team’s best players on defense in 2021, finishing the campaign with 9.0 sacks. However, he followed that with an underwhelming 2022 season that saw him only get 2.0 sacks.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh praised Clowney during a press conference on Saturday and added that he believes 2014’s first overall pick is “a little underrated as a pass rusher.”

“He is a tough, hard-nosed, throws-his-body-around kind of player,” Harbaugh said. “We played against him so many times. We understand how he plays, and we’re excited to have him.”

Clowney isn’t expected to be a starter for the Ravens, but his experience might prove crucial for the team down the stretch. Baltimore currently has 2021’s first-round selection and second-year edge rusher Odafe Oweh penciled as starters at the linebacker position.

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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.

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One of the biggest surprises of this year’s NFL free agency is the fact that three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney still doesn’t have a team. However, this will change before the 2020 season kicks off according to the player himself.

ESPN’s Josina Anderson recently reported that she talked with Clowney about his plans for the future and that the 27-year-old defensive end told her he intends to sign a deal “before the season starts, if everything still goes on time with the season.”

Clowney also said that he has “not narrowed down a final team,” and that he’s “still open” to offers.

Jadeveon Clowney entered the free agency with hopes of landing a massive long-term contract with an expected salary of $20+ million a year. However, recent injury issues he had alongside the ongoing coronavirus pandemic narrowed down his market. Reportedly, Clowney later dropped his asking price to around $17 million a year but still failed to generate much interest.

Most recently, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks were mentioned among the favorites for Clowney’s signature. However, neither of these teams managed to get the job done in recent months.

Clowney spent 2019 with Seahawks, playing 13 games in the regular season. He finished the year with 31 tackles, 3.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one interception.

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Free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was hoping for a big payday this offseason, but it seems like he didn’t find the kind of market he was hoping for. So, the 27-year-old Pro Bowler decided to reduce his demands.

Clowney reportedly entered the free agency with a goal to get a contract that will pay him $20 million or more in average yearly salary. Since no team was willing to go near that number so far, the sources close to the player told ESPN that he is now ready to accept between $17 million and $18 million annually.

There are several reasons why Jadeveon Clowney didn’t manage to get the offer he was hoping for. There are not too many teams on the market for a high-price defensive end this year, with several cheaper options being on the table. Also, Clowney struggled with injuries last season and wasn’t as productive as in some past years. He had 31 tackles and 3.0 sacks in 13 games with Seattle Seahawks in 2019.

According to ESPN, Tennessee Titans and Seahawks remain the front runners for Clowney’s signature. Titans haven’t been exactly efficient in disrupting the opponents’ QBs in 2019, while Seahawks want to keep Clowney as he fitted in nicely with their group when they acquired him from Houston Texans last season.

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The free agency appears to be a bit different for star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Sources around the league report that Clowney isn’t currently getting the kind of offers he was expecting this offseason.

Clowney entered this year’s free agency expecting to reset the DE market with a massive contract. However, the offers he received so far were underwhelming, showing that teams are unwilling to spend big on him.

One of the reasons might be that he had a down year for his standards in 2019, while also struggling with injuries. He ended up playing 13 games with the Seattle Seahawks, contributing with 31 tackles, and 3.0 sacks, which was the lowest since his rookie year.

As Garafolo points out, this kind of situation might help Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks acquired Jadeveon Clowney last year in a trade with Houston Texans and reiterated several times that they are interested in keeping him around. However, Seahawks were reluctant to give Clowney a mega-deal he wanted, and now, there is a chance they won’t have to.

Clowney entered the league as the Texans’ first overall pick in 2014. Since then, he made three Pro Bowl appearances between 2016 and 2018, while also earning one Second-Team All-Pro selection.

While this is a worthy resume, it’s understandable that it isn’t glowing enough for teams to pay him as he was the best player in his position. One the other hand, it’s rare that players of Clowney’s caliber enter the free agency in his prime, so anything is possible.

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