When Jadeveon Clowney entered the league in 2014, he was hailed as a generational talent with a physical profile that seemed engineered in a laboratory. The unquestioned No. 1 overall pick, he went on to play five seasons with the Houston Texans, transforming raw potential into consistent production, earning three consecutive Pro Bowl nods from 2016 to 2018. Across his tenure in Houston, he racked up 29 sacks and over 200 tackles, including a staggering 64 tackles for loss.
After playing out his rookie deal in Texas, Clowney was traded to Seattle, where he quickly transitioned into one of the league’s most overqualified nomads. He played for five different franchises in six years. His struggles to find a permanent home were rarely about a lack of talent but rather a combination of high salary demands and a frustrating injury history, including microfracture knee surgery. Teams often viewed him as a premium rental rather than a long-term investment, leading to a series of one-year “prove it” deals that left fans wondering why such a force was constantly packing his bags.
Last year, his journey came full circle as he found himself back in Texas, this time on the NFC team. The Cowboys became the latest team to require his services when they were left scrambling to find pass-rushing help after shipping off Micah Parsons to Green Bay. And to everyone’s pleasure, Clowney didn’t disappoint. He led the team with 8.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss, providing the consistent edge pres