Star athlete, once the top draft pick with a staggering earnings of $95 million, now becomes available amidst unceremonious contract termination.
Bye-Bye Clowney: The Defensive End Heads to Free Agency in 2025
The Carolina Panthers have bid adieu to the former number one overall pick of the 2014 draft, Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney, at 32, just wrapped up a season with the Panthers, tallying 5.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 11 quarterback hits in 14 games.
Initially signing a two-year, $20 million deal in March 2024, Clowney was due $10 million for 2025 if he remained on the roster. However, the Panthers opted to cut the veteran, saving themselves $7.8 million against the cap in 2025.
If Clowney signs with another team, he'll play for his sixth team in seven years. Teams are always in need of formidable pass-rushers, and Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowler, still possesses plenty of prowess despite his age.
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Clowney boasts an impressive career stat line, having played in a total of 140 games for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Carolina. He has clocked 58 sacks, 108 tackles for loss, and 138 quarterback hits throughout his 11-year career, earning over $95 million in the process.
Clowney's on-field production may not have matched his number one overall draft status, but his bank account has certainly benefited. With a few more seasons under his belt, he can add to that substantial sum.
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While some teams may have their reservations given his age and draft pedigree, Clowney's wealth of experience and proven production make him an attractive target for teams aiming to bolster their pass rush. Possible destinations include the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Washington Commanders[2][3][4].
Clowney's tenure with the Carolina Panthers has ended, leaving him as a free agent in the NFL by 2025. Despite being 32 years old, Clowney still possesses the prowess of a formidable pass-rusher, as demonstrated by his 5.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and 11 quarterback hits in the 2024 season. In his 11-year career, he has accumulated an impressive 58 sacks, 108 tackles for loss, and 138 quarterback hits, earning over $95 million. With the potential to add to his earnings with a few more seasons, Clowney remains an attractive target for teams in need of bolstering their pass rush, such as the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Commanders.
[2] Source for Detroit Lions: Not provided[3] Source for San Francisco 49ers: Not provided[4] Source for Washington Commanders: Not provided
