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Jadeveon Clowney signs with Houston Texans, returns to first NFL team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:08 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Jadeveon Clowney signs with Houston Texans, returns to first NFL team
Summary

Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, marking his return to the team that drafted him first overall in 2014. The outside linebacker previously played five seasons in Houston, earning three Pro Bowl selections. Clowney has had stints with several teams since, including the Panthers and Cowboys, and he recorded 8.5 sacks last season in Dallas. The Texans have bolstered their defense with this acquisition, hoping Clowney can contribute to their pass rush once again.

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  • •Jadeveon Clowney signs with the Houston Texans
  • •First overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft
  • •Previously played five seasons with the Texans
  • •Recorded 8.5 sacks in 2025 with the Dallas Cowboys
  • •Clowney earned three Pro Bowl selections during his time in Houston
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  • 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Former Panthers pass rusher returns to his 1st NFL home
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A Rock Hill, S.C. native and former Panthers pass rusher has returned home . . . well, to his first NFL home, at least.

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