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Vikings miss out on Jadeveon Clowney as he signs with Texans

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Vikings miss out on Jadeveon Clowney as he signs with Texans
Summary

Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans after a successful season with the Dallas Cowboys. The Minnesota Vikings had expressed interest in Clowney due to his previous connection with Vikings GM Nolan Teasley, but he will not be joining the team. Minnesota is now in search of edge rusher depth after trading Jonathan Greenard, while also exploring other free agent options such as Kyle Van Noy and Joey Bosa.

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  • •Clowney signs with Houston Texans after eight sacks in 2025.
  • •Vikings GM Nolan Teasley had prior connection to Clowney.
  • •Minnesota seeks edge rusher depth following Greenard's trade.
  • •Other free agent options include Kyle Van Noy and Joey Bosa.
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  • 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Receive Bad Update on Former All-Pro Target
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We recently shared the news of Jadeveon Clowney’s visit with the Cleveland Browns. Clowney was a target on a lot of Vikings fans’ radars, and there’s good reason for that.Vikings GM Nolan Teasley was the Director of Pro Personnel for the Seattle Seahawks when they acquired Clowney in 2019. It took a haul, as Seattle […] The post Vikings Receive Bad Update on Former All-Pro Target appeared first on HEAVY.

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