Jadeveon Clowney signs with Texans after Seahawks interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. The veteran edge rusher had been previously linked to a reunion with the Seattle Seahawks but chose to join the team that drafted him first overall in 2014. Clowney cited family reasons and a desire to contribute to a Super Bowl contender for his decision. He spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens, marking a strong statistical performance. The Texans now look for more from their offense to complement their strong defense, featuring Clowney alongside Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
- •Clowney signs with Texans, leaving Seahawks without a reunion.
- •Deal includes a base salary of $5.5 million with a maximum of $8 million.
- •Clowney returned to Houston, the team that drafted him in 2014.
- •Houston's defense ranked among the league's best, bolstered by Clowney's signing.
- •Clowney aims to contribute significantly to a Super Bowl contending team.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jadeveon Clowney won’t be reuniting with the Seahawks
"Clowney had garnered interest from the Seahawks, but he ultimately chose to go back to his original team.
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