Star pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney waited until September last offseason to sign with a new team, but chose one relatively early in free agency this time around. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns announced that they had signed the three-time Pro Bowler to a new deal. According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the deal is for one-year and it can reach up to $10 million.
The former No. 1 overall pick signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans that had a reported max value of $15 million last offseason. Unfortunately the move did not work out for either side, as Clowney recorded just 19 combined tackles, four tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, one forced fumble and zero sacks in eight games played. Clowney now gets another chance for a fresh start, however, and it's with a team that is on the rise. Below, we will revisit Clowney's market projection, check out his scouting report and recap all of the news about his stint in free agency.
Clowney's market-value projection
According to Spotrac's market value projection tool, Clowney was thought to sign a one-year, $6.5 million deal this offseason -- which is virtually half of what he made in 2020 with the Titans. That $6.5 million deal would make him the 29th highest-paid defensive end in the league.
Scouting report on Clowney (pros and cons)
Pros:
- Quick and physical off the edge
- Opens up his teammates by drawing double-teams
- Great size
Cons:
- Injury prone. Has played 16 games just once in seven years
- Inconsistency issues
Free agent timeline
Browns sign former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney to one-year deal worth up to $10 million
April 14: The Cleveland Browns have signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal that can reach up to $10 million, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones. Clowney passed his physical in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday.
The former No. 1 overall selection out of South Carolina was expected to be in town earlier this week but the trip was delayed due to travel issues. The edge rusher had previously visited Cleveland in late March after not giving the Browns a visit during his free agent tour last year.
Read more from Josh Edwards' story, here.
Browns expected to sign Jadeveon Clowney as free agent plans second visit with team
April 11: Jadeveon Clowney has been linked to the Cleveland Browns for more than a year, with the pass rusher reportedly turning down a lucrative offer from the AFC North contenders in 2020 free agency. On Monday, he's finally expected to join the team. Cleveland is working to arrange a visit with Clowney, one of the biggest names still unsigned this offseason, for the second time in two months. And all expectations are that both sides will strike a deal to put Clowney in a Browns uniform for 2021, according to CBS Sports senior reporter Jonathan Jones.
Read more from Cody Benjamin's story, here.
Browns courting Jadeveon Clowney once again, meet with pass-rusher
March 24: The Cleveland Browns played host to pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney on a free agent visit on Wednesday, according to the league's transaction wire. While the club is getting some one-on-one time with the former No. 1 overall pick, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that a signing that would make Clowney the newest member of the organization is not imminent.
Read more from Tyler Sullivan's story, here.
Clowney underwent season-ending knee surgery ahead of Week 13
Feb. 6: The ship has been righted for the Tennessee Titans following a rough stretch that saw them lose three of four games, having now won two straight, albeit without veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney. The 27-year-old was recently placed on injured reserve with a meniscus issue in his knee, and surgery had not yet been ruled out as an option to repair it. Having not played since Week 10, Clowney took time to make a decision on the latter but seemingly did this past week, having reportedly undergone surgery on Wednesday -- per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network -- ending his season.
Read more from Patrik Walker's story, here.
