Jadeveon Clowney, Cleveland Browns progressing in contract talks

[Auggie]

The Cleveland Browns are progressing in talks on a deal with free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, and there is optimism that an agreement could be completed soon, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.

SNIP

The Browns also pursued Clowney last offseason, but the three-time Pro Bowler reportedly rejected Cleveland's multiyear contract offer and ultimately signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Clowney, 28, struggled in 2020 with Tennessee, finishing with 19 tackles and zero sacks in eight games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in November. He had surgery in December and is expected to be at full health for the start of the 2021 season.

Clowney has 255 tackles (75 for a loss), 86 quarterback hits and 32 sacks in his seven seasons. Over his career, he has dealt with various knee injuries, in addition to groin, elbow, back and Lisfranc injuries.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31242306/sources-jadeveon-clowney-cleveland-browns-progressing-contract-talks

Signing may be imminent. Clowney's numbers haven't been that great recently, but he would be joining a pass rush that features All-Pro Myles Garrett and the newly acquired LB Takkarist McKinley. When Garrett and/or McKinley are double-teamed, perhaps Clowney finds a hole.

With the signing of safety of John Johnson from the Rams (a HUGE need), this defense is looking pretty solid.

[redstateblues]

1. Titans fan here. Clowney was a huge bust for the Titans.

Before he was injured he had exactly 0 sacks. I'm glad he's gone.

[Auggie]

3. Well, that's in the past ...

I'll reserve judgment till mid season. Clowney could have been asked to do too much or what he wasn't exactly suited for. Cleveland defensive coaches have the tape to figure him out.