0:00 In … The Seahawks don’t seem interested in re-signing Jadeveon Clowney and it could be a while before the edge rusher joins any NFL team. "(It's) always about what's best for your team," O'Brien said Friday. While this trade more than likely does not help Clowney with the Seahawks on the money side, it may convince the 27-year old to go back to Seattle for his seventh season in the NFL for one key reason. Entering free agency, Clowney was seeking a long-term deal that would make …
[RELATED: Jadeveon Clowney wants New York Jets to “come get him] Clowney remains one of the NFL’s premier free agents over four months later. Although Clowney has not been able to agree to terms on a deal with any of his suitors, it feels like it is only a matter of time before he winds up on a roster. Seattle acquired the veteran pass rusher last offseason by swapping two players and a third-round draft pick with the Houston Texans; Clowney appeared in 15 games (including two postseason starts), notching 4.5 sacks and 16 … Seattle has been trying to bring back pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney all offseason. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. McDougald and Clowney were teammates together on the Seattle Seahawks this past season and clearly remain friends despite the fact that they no longer play for the same team.Don’t let the poor sack numbers from 2019 fool you, Clowney can rush the passer efficiently — much more efficiently than anyone currently on the Jets’ roster.NY Jets (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)Jadeveon Clowney was selected first overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. The NY Jets can take advantage of Jadeveon Clowney’s stagnant market. The Seahawks have agreed to terms on a deal to acquire Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick, defensive end … If that number goes up, the defense will likely be better this upcoming season.Entering free agency, Clowney was seeking a long-term deal that would make him one of the league’s highest-paid pass rushers. Clowney missed 15 games with knee injuries his first two seasons but missed just one game over the last two years.Clowney has not yet signed his franchise tender and cannot technically be traded until he does so, but reports surfaced that he wants to be in Seattle and appears to be headed there.Clowney finished the 2018 season with 47 tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in addition to posting an NFL ninth-best 16 tackles for loss. All-Pro safety, Jamal Adams, who was traded to Seattle this week is already ushering Clowney to return to the Seahawks in 2020. Jadeveon Clowney tells Jets to 'come get him' in video chat with newly acquired Bradley McDougald McDougald just arrived in New York as part of the Jamal Adams trade. This past season, the Jets ranked just 23rd in total sacks. The fact that he has yet to register a single double-digit sack season speaks to that.
Obviously, a one-year deal wouldn’t affect the team’s salary cap after this season.The Jets should pull the trigger and sign Clowney to a one-year deal.Having somebody as physically gifted and talented as Clowney playing with a gigantic chip on his shoulder could be a huge asset. He has not necessarily lived up to the lofty expectations that followed him into the NFL, nor has he been able to stay on the field consistently, but Clowney is far from a lost cause. Jadeveon Clowney's next stop will be Seattle. By Cody Benjamin. A player like this could command double teams which would free up space for the rest of the defensive line.Additionally, playing on a one-year deal would give Clowney tons of motivation because he would be a free agent again after the season ends and would use this season to prove that he deserves a more lucrative contract next offseasonBuild your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on New York Jets and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.But could McDougald’s recruiting job pay-off and land Clowney in New York?Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.Your privacy is safe with us. He has recorded 29 sacks in four seasons, including 18 1/2 sacks since the start of 2017. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jadeveon-clowney-traded-seattle-seahawks Jets is a registered trademark of the New York Jets LLC.Of course, Clowney is still a free agent for a reason. The Jets and numerous other teams around the league have reportedly shown interest in Clowney throughout the offseason, but nonetheless, he remains without a home with the 2020 season inching closer.Although Clowney has not been able to agree to terms on a deal with any of his suitors, it feels like it is only a matter of time before he winds up on a roster. Entering free agency, Clowney was seeking a long-term deal that would make him … The Texans and Seahawks have agreed to a blockbuster deal for the pass-rusher, the team announced Sunday. It's always going to be well thought-out, and it's always going to be in the name of what is best for the team: Is this the best decision for the team? Signing Clowney will not solve all of New York’s problems, but he would certainly aid its chances of getting back to the postseason.Clowney makes the Jets a better team.