Patriots, Packers and Bears emerge as top landing spots for Cowboys' $100m pass rusher
NFL veteran Jadeveon Clowney is being linked to the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Chicago Bears as a potential free-agent signing. Analysts suggest his experience as a disruptive run defender makes him a valuable asset for teams needing pass-rush depth.
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According to CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo, Jadeveon Clowney seems a good fit for the Green Bay Packers. Mainly because Micah Parsons’ Dec. 2025 knee injury will probably sideline him for the start of the season. While Clowney is not like Parsons, he has continued to produce even after turning 30. Last year, Clowney played for the Dallas Cowboys, where he recorded 41 total tackles [24 solo], 8.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in 13 games. The 33-year-old edge defender generated 40 total pressures as a pass rusher that included 9 sacks, 29 hurries, and 2 QB hits, according to PFF. He gained an impressive 80.6 PFF pass-rush grade, which ranked him 15th among 115 qualified edge defenders. If it’s not the Green Bay Packers, then maybe the New England Patriots or the Chicago Bears could consider him?
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