Jadeveon Clowney received’t be becoming a member of the parade of veterans coming to the Jets.
Clowney as an alternative signed with the Panthers in what shall be a homecoming for the Rock Hill, S.C. native and College of South Carolina product.
The 2-year contract, reportedly value $20 million, represents a major improve for Clowney, who performed final season on a one-year, $2.5 million contract and matched his profession excessive with 9.5 sacks with the Ravens.
The 31-year-old defensive finish visited the Jets final week after they beforehand signed backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, left sort out Tyron Smith and receiver Mike Williams to incentive-laden one-year contracts.
Clowney doesn’t carry the identical in depth damage historical past as that trio.
The Panthers are the sixth crew in seven years for Clowney, who has been a rental for Tremendous Bowl contenders throughout previous late-offseason free-agent durations.
Now he’s signing sooner than standard however to a crew that had the fewest wins within the league final season and isn’t anticipated to compete for a playoff spot in 2024 below first-year head coach Dave Canales.
The Jets nonetheless are trying to find a substitute pass-rusher after dropping Bryce Huff to the Eagles.
