Hold up, Seattle. Jadeveon Clowney, yeah, *that* Jadeveon Clowney, is a free agent and two teams have been in contact about signing him for the 2026 season. One of them? An NFC West team. My gut tells me this could get spicy for our division, and maybe not in a good way for everyone else.
The Cardinals Are Desperate For An EDGE
The Arizona Cardinals are in a rough spot, man. They lost a franchise record 14 games last year, and one offseason isn’t gonna magically fix all that. GM Monti Ossenfort has brought in new athletes, sure, but some holes are still gaping wide. Specifically, their pass rush opposite Josh Sweat needs a serious boost. Everyone thought Ossenfort would grab one of the elite pass rushers in this year’s NFL draft, but nope, he went with a running back instead. Now they’re relying on guys like Darius Robinson, taken in the first round a few years back, along with Zaven Collins and Baron Browning to get after the quarterback.
Are those guys enough? Let’s be real, the stats from last year aren’t exactly screaming “elite pass rush.” Collins had 9 starts, 543 snaps, and managed 1.5 sacks. Browning, with 7 starts and 519 snaps, hit 1.0 sack. Robinson, with 12 starts and 507 snaps, also only got 1.0 sack. That’s not exactly striking fear into opposing quarterbacks, is it? They need help, bad.
Clowney’s NFC West Return Sparks Division Drama
So, here’s where it gets interesting for us 12s. Clowney is known for his pass-rushing skills, and he’s a free agent. The Cleveland Browns hosted him for a successful visit, and they’re still talking. But the big news? There’s an NFC West team in the mix, and they are reportedly “very interested.” Now, we know it’s probably not the Los Angeles Rams. Clowney and Myles Garrett, who’s now with the Rams, did not get along at all when Clowney was with the Browns from 2022-2023. So that leaves a couple of possibilities in our division.
And let’s not forget, Clowney played for our Seattle Seahawks back in 2019. The source even calls it a “weak production year” for him. You remember that, right? He was here, did his thing, but it wasn’t exactly legendary. But even with that, he’s a veteran presence and can still be a force. Imagine him lining up against Sam Darnold or trying to get past our offensive line. It adds a whole new layer to the rivalry!
This is a developing situation, and we’ll need to keep our eyes peeled to see where Clowney lands. If he does sign with another NFC West squad, our games against them just got a whole lot more intense, and you know our guys on the D line are gonna be ready for whatever he brings. What a way to heat up the division before the season even truly kicks off!
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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