Jadeveon Clowney signs with Texans after leaving Ravens, rejecting Browns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Free agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, returning to the team that drafted him first overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. Clowney, who played for the Baltimore Ravens last season, recorded 9.5 sacks in 2023 and received interest from the Cleveland Browns before ultimately choosing Houston. This move continues Clowney's lengthy NFL career and comes after a season in which he helped bolster the Ravens' defense. The Ravens will face Clowney's Texans in November, adding intrigue to their matchup.
- •Clowney plays for the Texans after one season with the Ravens.
- •He recorded 9.5 sacks in 2023, a career-high tying performance.
- •Houston selected Clowney first overall in 2014 NFL Draft.
- •The Ravens face the Texans in November, where Clowney will compete against his former team.
- •Clowney rejected the Browns' interest to join the Texans.
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ravens edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Former Ravens 9.5-Sack Defender Rejects Browns for AFC Team
"A former Baltimore Ravens player is about to make yet another stop on his career, but it’s with a familiar team.Free agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans. Clowney started his career with the Texans as their number one overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Back to where […] The post Former Ravens 9.5-Sack Defender Rejects Browns for AFC Team appeared first on HEAVY.
"Jadeveon Clowney is heading back to the Texans, setting up a reunion with the Ravens later this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:06 AMFormer Ravens edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans
Jadeveon Clowney is heading back to the Texans, setting up a reunion with the Ravens later this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 11:52 PMFormer Ravens 9.5-Sack Defender Rejects Browns for AFC Team
A former Baltimore Ravens player is about to make yet another stop on his career, but it’s with a familiar team.Free agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans. Clowney started his career with the Texans as their number one overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Back to where […] The post Former Ravens 9.5-Sack Defender Rejects Browns for AFC Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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