The Cleveland Browns are seriously looking at a reunion with free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Yeah, you heard that right. Clowney, who’s been making headlines for years, is currently on a Wednesday visit with the Browns, reportedly “exploring another stint in Cleveland,” as NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo put it. Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot even added that the Browns “are strongly considering” signing him. This isn’t just a casual chat; this is a full-blown possibility, and it’s wild given their history.
The Sack Numbers Don’t Lie, Even with the Drama
Let’s talk about Clowney’s production, because that’s what gets you visits. The 33-year-old was a beast last season with the Dallas Cowboys, racking up 8.5 sacks over just 13 games. Think about that for a second: he led the Cowboys in sacks even without a full offseason to get adjusted to his new team! The guy can still get after the quarterback, no doubt. Before that, he played for Cleveland from 2021 to 2022, where he put up 11 sacks across two seasons. Garafolo had previously reported that four teams were interested in Clowney this offseason, so the Browns aren’t the only ones who see what he brings to the field. He even has ties in Cleveland with head coach Todd Monken, whose time as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens overlapped with Clowney’s 2023 season there.
THAT Myles Garrett Accusation and the Big Change
Now, we gotta address the elephant in the room: why did Clowney’s last stint in Cleveland end? It wasn’t pretty. He straight up accused the Browns of focusing on setting up Myles Garrett for success rather than winning as a team. Yikes, right? That’s some serious tea. But here’s where it gets interesting: Clowney said in September 2023 he didn’t have “bad blood” with the franchise, and guess what? The Browns have since traded Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. BOOM! That changes everything about this potential reunion. With Garrett gone, Clowney could now step in and provide much-needed help at his position, playing alongside former Browns teammate Alex Wright and Jared Verse, who actually arrived in Cleveland as part of the Garrett trade return. The Cowboys, who waited until Week 3 to sign Clowney last season, were reportedly looking for younger players who fit new defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s scheme. So, the Browns are likely hoping this shift allows them to grab some proven depth to fill that massive hole left by Garrett.
This visit is huge for both sides. The Browns desperately need to shore up their defense after losing Garrett, and Clowney proved last season he’s still got the juice to lead a team in sacks. If they can make this work, after all that history, it’s going to be one of the wilder stories of the early NFL season. Keep your eyes peeled, because this could get official any minute!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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