Clowney Back to Texans
Jadeveon Clowney Reportedly Agrees to Reunite with Houston Texans, His Original Team
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Jadeveon Clowney is heading back to Houston. The veteran pass rusher has agreed to a deal to rejoin the Texans, the team that made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, according to ESPN and ABC13.
The move ends a brief courtship with the Cleveland Browns, who hosted Clowney for a visit last week. Browns general manager Andrew Berry had publicly expressed hope for a deal, but Clowney chose Houston instead, according to Dawgs By Nature.
Clowney Returns to Houston After Seven Seasons Away
Clowney was originally drafted by the Texans in 2014. He spent his first five NFL seasons in Houston before leaving in 2019. His return comes after seven seasons with six other teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and Dallas Cowboys, according to Heavy.
The deal includes a $5.5 million base value, according to Heavy. Clowney joins a Texans roster that the outlet described as having "arguably the NFL's best defense." His addition makes that unit even more dangerous heading into next season.
Clowney's Strong 2024 Season Made Him a Hot Free Agent
Clowney proved he still has plenty left in the tank. He led the Dallas Cowboys with 8.5 sacks in 2025, including three sacks in the season finale against the New York Giants, according to ESPN. That finish made him one of the most attractive edge rushers on the free agent market.
His career total now stands at 66.5 sacks. At 31 years old, Clowney is showing no signs of slowing down. His late-season surge with Dallas drew attention from multiple teams before he landed back in Houston.
Browns Miss Out on Key Pass Rusher Target
The Cleveland Browns had positioned themselves as serious contenders for Clowney's services. GM Andrew Berry went public with his interest — an unusual move that signaled just how much Cleveland wanted him, according to Dawgs By Nature.
Ultimately, Clowney picked the Texans over Cleveland. The Browns now face a bigger challenge in finding pass rush help this offseason. Houston's stronger defense and Clowney's history with the franchise likely tipped the scales, according to Dawgs By Nature.
What Clowney's Return Means for Houston's Defense
The Texans already boasted one of the NFL's top defenses entering the offseason. Adding Clowney gives Houston a proven edge rusher with deep ties to the organization. He knows the city, the culture, and how to win there, according to Heavy.
With quarterback C.J. Stroud leading a rising offense, Houston looks like a legitimate AFC contender. Clowney's return gives the Texans a fierce pass rush to pair with that young offense. The reunion puts Houston in a strong spot heading into the 2025 NFL season, according to ABC13.
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