Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans after signing deal
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:57 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jadeveon Clowney has signed with the Texans, marking a return to the team where he began his career as the first overall pick in 2014. Clowney expressed confidence in contributing to the team's success, noting his experience and growth since leaving Houston in 2019. He aims to help mentor younger players and strengthen the defense after playing for multiple teams in recent years, including the Browns and Ravens. Clowney stated that his decision to return was not financially motivated but rather based on his belief in the team's potential. He has recorded 8.5 sacks in the previous season.
- •Clowney was first overall pick in 2014 NFL draft.
- •He has played for six different teams since leaving Houston.
- •Clowney recorded 8.5 sacks last season.
- •He aims to help mentor younger players on the team.
- •Clowney believes Texans can compete for a Super Bowl this season.
- 8:02 AMNBCSports.com — Jadeveon Clowney: Signing with the Texans was "a really easy decision" - NBC Sports
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jadeveon Clowney: Signing with the Texans was "a really easy decision"
- 8:43 PMHouston Chronicle — Exclusive: Jadeveon Clowney explains signing with Texas again. 'I've grown up' - houstonchronicle.com
"Jadeveon Clowney breaks down his decision on why he's signing with the Texans. "I feel like I can help the younger guys. I've learned how to lead."
"“I've grown up and learned the game a lot more since leaving,” Clowney said. “I feel like I can help the younger guys."
"“I've grown up and learned the game a lot more since leaving,” Clowney said. “I feel like I can help the younger guys."
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 3, 2026, 8:02 AMJadeveon Clowney: Signing with the Texans was "a really easy decision" - NBC Sports
“I've grown up and learned the game a lot more since leaving,” Clowney said. “I feel like I can help the younger guys."
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:57 AMJadeveon Clowney: Signing with the Texans was "a really easy decision"
“I've grown up and learned the game a lot more since leaving,” Clowney said. “I feel like I can help the younger guys."
- Houston ChronicleAug 2, 2026, 8:43 PMExclusive: Jadeveon Clowney explains signing with Texas again. 'I've grown up' - houstonchronicle.com
Jadeveon Clowney breaks down his decision on why he's signing with the Texans. "I feel like I can help the younger guys. I've learned how to lead."
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