Clowney Browns Reunion
Cleveland Browns Consider Clowney Reunion to Bolster Pass Rush After Garrett's Exit
Jadeveon Clowney visited the Cleveland Browns on July 29 as the team weighs a potential reunion with the veteran edge rusher. With Myles Garrett traded to the Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland is seeking to bolster its young edge group and would rely on Clowney for veteran leadership and additional pass-rush juice alongside players like Jared Verse. Clowney, 33, previously starred for Cleveland in 2021–22, totaling 11 sacks across those two seasons, and registered 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys in 2025. Reports indicate the Browns are strongly considering re-signing him, as Todd Monken, who previously coached him with Baltimore, looks to renew a productive on-field partnership. The move comes amid broader AFC North chatter about pass-rush options after Garrett’s departure. Team timing and quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders could influence the pursuit.
Key Points
Clowney’s 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens included a Week 11 collision with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow that resulted in Burrow’s season-ending wrist injury.
Clowney’s Browns tenure included a breakdown in sacks: 9 sacks in 2021 and 2 sacks in 2022, totaling 11 sacks across those two seasons.
Clowney publicly criticized the Browns for prioritizing Myles Garrett’s stature over winning games in 2022, saying, “You’re all trying to get [Garrett] into the Hall of Fame instead of winning games,” later apologizing and saying he’s open to a reunion after Garrett was traded to the Rams.
Over his 12-year career, Clowney has 66.5 regular-season sacks (with 2.5 postseason sacks) and was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Texans from 2016–2018.
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