Carolina Panthers agree terms with linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on a two-year contract worth $24m after former No. 1 overall pick’s impressive season with the Ravens
- The Carolina Panthers have reached a deal with linebacker Jadeveon Clowney
- He signs a two-year, $20 million contract with a cap hit of $24 million
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The Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement with free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
He will sign a two-year contract worth $20 million with a cap hit of $24 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The former No. 1 overall pick impressed with the Baltimore Ravens last season, recording 9.5 sacks.
Clowney spent his first five years in the NFL with the Houston Texans, but also spent time in Seattle, Tennessee and Cleveland before heading to the Ravens.
The 31-year-old is from South Carolina. He becomes the second player from his high school – South Pointe High – to play for the Panthers, following Stephon Gilmore in 2021. Clowney also attended the University of South Carolina.
The Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement with free agent linebacker Jadeveon Clowney
The Panthers needed to strengthen their defense after trading edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants.
They already signed DJ Wonnum and K’Lavon Chaisson in free agency, but neither has the ability to challenge Clowney for a starting spot.
Clowney had a visit to the New York Jets last week due to interest from them, but opted to return closer to home.
He proved last season with Baltimore that he still had a lot to offer in the NFL, sacking Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship game. However, it was the Kansas City Chiefs who ultimately reached the Super Bowl.
The linebacker will sign a two-year, $20 million contract with a maximum value of $24 million
Clowney left the Browns in 2022 under a cloud of controversy after criticizing the organization, claiming it favored Myles Garrett and was more focused on reaching the Hall of Fame than winning.
The Browns punished Clowney for his statements, sending him home for a workout and then leaving him home for the season finale.
“As a son and a parent, I would like to fully apologize to anyone I offended, especially Myles Garrett and his family,” Clowney later said.
“As a man, I contacted Myles specifically to apologize. As I progress, I will continue to learn and grow.”