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Jadeveon Clowney reveals why he signed with Dallas Cowboys

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Jadeveon Clowney is the newest member of the Dallas Cowboys after officially signing his contract on Monday. While speaking to reporters after signing his new deal, the Pro Bowl linebacker revealed why he wanted to play in Dallas.

“I like the secondary. I like that they got Kenny Clark,” Jadeveon Clowney said, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. “I said I think I can help their team. They just needed some edge rushers, and I felt like I can go out here and help this defense.”

Clowney also talked about his first impressions of the Cowboys. “I’ve been on 7 teams and this place (The Star) is a lot different than any place I’ve been,” he said. “They got a lot for these guys. They’re a little spoiled. Jerry Jones spoils his teams. You gotta play well when you’re spoiled like this. You want to be in a place like this for a while. Play good so you can stay around.”

Looking at Jadeveon Clowney’s NFL career

Clowney joined the Cowboys after the team traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, which led to the addition of Clark. The former South Carolina star has been a consistent pass rusher throughout his entire career, registering 58 sacks in 11 seasons. Clowney began his NFL career with the Houston Texans in 2014 after the team selected him No. 1 overall in the draft. He spent five seasons in Houston and was named to the Pro Bowl three times.

Clowney then spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Carolina Panthers. He has not matched the same success he had in Houston, but the 2023 season was strong, as he notched 9.5 sacks as a member of the Ravens.

“Guy’s a really good football player. He’s missed playing the game a little bit, and the film obviously looks good. We’re always in the business of seeing what’s out there and keeping an eye on all good football players.” Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said of Clowney. “I would say the personal relationship I have with him, the problems I know he can create both in the run and the pass, is the main reason he’s here.”