Jadeveon Clowney contract: Three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher returning to Texans
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Key Points:
- Jadeveon Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher and 2014 NFL Draft first overall pick, is returning to the Houston Texans after signing a contract, according to ESPN.
- Clowney finished the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys, recording a career-high three sacks in Week 18 and totaling 8.5 sacks for the season, leading Dallas in that category.
- The move was motivated by family and legacy goals rather than money, with Clowney aiming to chase a Super Bowl and contribute to the Texans' defense.
- Clowney will join a strong Texans edge-rushing duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, who combined for 50 sacks since 2024 and rank among the league's best pass rushers.
- Entering the 2026 season, Clowney has 66.5 career sacks and notable defensive stats, adding depth to the NFL's top-ranked defense in total and scoring defense from 2025.
