Free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is signing with the Cleveland Browns on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
Clowney visited with the Browns last month, sources told ESPN, but left Cleveland without a deal. The Browns also pursued Clowney last offseason, but the three-time Pro Bowler reportedly rejected Cleveland’s multiyear contract offer and ultimately signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Clowney, 28, struggled in 2020 with Tennessee, finishing with 19 tackles and zero sacks in eight games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in November. He had surgery in December and is expected to be at full health for the start of the 2021 season.
The No. 1 overall selection by the Houston Texans in 2014, Clowney can play any position along the defensive front, which makes him valuable to teams wanting scheme versatility. He is a disruptive player as an interior pass-rusher or coming off the edge.
Clowney has 255 tackles (75 for a loss), 86 quarterback hits and 32 sacks in his seven seasons. Over his career, he has dealt with various knee injuries, in addition to groin, elbow, back and Lisfranc injuries.
ESPN’s Turron Davenport contributed to this report.
