The Dallas Cowboys are actively exploring options to bolster their defense, with news breaking on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, that free agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is visiting the team. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, Clowney is in Dallas for a meeting and a workout/tryout at The Star, the Cowboys’ team headquarters. The potential signing comes on the heels of the team’s significant trade of Micah Parsons just one week before the start of the season.
The Cowboys, who generated pressure on 42% of the Philadelphia Eagles’ dropbacks in their season opener, are looking to add to a defensive end room that recorded only one sack in that game. Jadeveon Clowney, at 32 years old, could provide a veteran presence and depth. His career includes a second-team All-Pro selection in 2016 and three Pro Bowl nods from 2016-2018.
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Recent Performance of Jadeveon Clowney and Career Trajectory
Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, most recently played for the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 season. He was released by the Panthers in May 2025, despite signing a two-year, $20 million contract in 2024. In his lone season with Carolina, he started 14 games and recorded 46 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 11 tackles for loss. While not the explosive force he once was, Jadeveon Clowney remains a disruptive player. He posted a 14.9% pass-rush win rate in 2024, which ranked 20th among eligible edge defenders. This followed a highly productive 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens, where he tied a career-high with 9.5 sacks.
Throughout his career, Jadeveon Clowney has played for six different teams: the Houston Texans (2014-2018), Seattle Seahawks (2019), Tennessee Titans (2020), Cleveland Browns (2021-2022), Baltimore Ravens (2023), and Carolina Panthers (2024).
Sources Confirm Visit and Potential Fit status for Jadeveon Clowney
The news of Jadeveon Clowney‘s visit was first reported by Josina Anderson, who cited a league source. The Dallas Cowboys’ official website also confirmed the visit, noting that Clowney’s time with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019 overlapped with current Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who was the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator at the time.
While a deal is not yet in place, Jadeveon Clowney potential addition aligns with the Cowboys’ need for a strong run defender on the edge. His length and athleticism, at 6’5″ and 266 pounds, have historically helped him seal outside running lanes. He is viewed as a player who can muddy the pocket and make life easier for those around him, fitting the Cowboys’ strategy to prioritize run defense.
