Clowney is expected to make his Cowboys debut Sunday night against the Packers, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The veteran edge rusher was signed back on Sept, 14, but Dallas elected to hold him out in Week 3 while he got up to speed on Matt Eberflus' scheme. Clowney won't replace Micah Parsons, but he's recorded 15.0 sacks in 31 regular-season games over the last two seasons between the Ravens and Panthers and will provide a boost to a Cowboys pass rush that's managed only four sacks in the first three weeks of 2025, the fifth-lowest mark in the league.
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Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney: Status tied to Diggs
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Whether Clowney is activated for Week 3's game against the Bears depends upon whether Trevon Diggs (knee) can play, Jay Glazer reported on Fox NFL Sunday.
If Diggs cannot play, Clowney will remain inactive due to the Cowboys needing another defensive back, but if Diggs can play, Clowney would play 10 to 15 snaps.
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Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney: Could jump right in
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Clowney said after Friday's practice that he's ready to play Sunday against the Bears, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports. Executive vice president Stephen Jones suggested Friday on 105.3 The Fan that Dallas might ramp up the 32-year-old a little more slowly, however. "After practice and talking about it today it's probably a final game-time decision," Jones said. "But leaning toward him probably not playing this week."
We'll see the veteran pass rusher can make his push to play this week against the Bears. He didn't agree to a deal with the Cowboys until after a Week 2 overtime win over the Giants, but he's used to jumping right into action after signing midseason -- Clowney previously skipped training camp before signing deals with the Titans (2020), Browns (2021) and Ravens (2023), and in each case he played right away. Clowney was also arrested last week in South Carolina over a parking dispute, but that isn't likely to affect his availability for Week 3.
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Cowboys' Jadeveon Clowney: Signs with Dallas
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Clowney and the Cowboys agreed on a one-year, $6 million contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Clowney was in attendance for one of the Cowboys' practices during the week, and owner Jerry Jones told the media following Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants that Dallas has come to an agreement with the 32-year-old. The linebacker appeared in 14 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2024, recording 46 total tackles (24 solo), including 5.5 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed. Clowney will provide the Cowboys with another pass-rushing option ahead of Week 3 versus the Bears.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Disappoints in Carolina
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Clowney recorded 46 total tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and four passes defended over 14 games in 2024.
The 2014 first-round pick from South Carolina signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers this past offseason after tying his career high in sacks (9.5) in 2023 with the Ravens. Clowney was brought in to help bolster a struggling Panthers pass rush that ranked dead last in the NFL in sacks (27.0) in 2023, but his first season in Carolina did not go as planned. The 31-year-old posted his lowest sack total of any season in which he appeared in 14 or more games, while the Panthers' defense once again ranked among the NFL's bottom-four teams in sacks (32.0). Clowney is expected to benefit from the return of fellow edge rusher D.J. Wonnum, who missed nine games in 2024, potentially making his job a bit easier heading into the 2025 season.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Playing against Arizona
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Clowney (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Clowney logged a DNP/LP/FP practice report this past week as he worked through a knee injury, and he's done enough to suit up Sunday. He's logged nine tackles (seven solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses over his last three regular-season games.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Listed as questionable
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Clowney (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Clowney upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's trending toward playing in the Week 16 contest. The first-year Panther has been underwhelming this season, recording 36 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and three passes defended over 11 games. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, expect DJ Johnson to serve as one of Carolina's top edge rushers.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Full participant Thursday
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Clowney (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Clowney missed practiced Wednesday with rest/knee designations after having been sidelined for Carolina's loss to the Eagles in Week 14. Barring any setbacks, though, the veteran edge rusher can be considered fully on track for Sunday's home game against Dallas.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Won't play vs. Eagles
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Clowney (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Dave Canales said Friday that he expected Clowney to play Sunday despite not practicing all week, but the veteran edge rusher will observe the contest from the sidelines. DJ Johnson and Cam Gill are in line to see increased defensive snaps Sunday due to Clowney's injury. Clowney's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Misses another practice
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Clowney (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Clowney also missed Wednesday's practice due to a combination of rest and a knee issue, but his lack of participation Thursday is credited only to injury. With fellow starting linebacker Josey Jewell (hamstring) having downgraded to a 'DNP' designation Thursday, the Panthers may simply be taking a cautious approach to Clowney's health. In order to have any chance of playing Sunday against Philadelphia, though, Clowney will likely have to upgrade to at least a limited practice session Friday.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Good to go Sunday
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Clowney (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Clowney logged a limited practice Friday after missing the first two sessions of the week. He dealt with the knee issue throughout November but never missed a game during the month. Clowney has 30 tackles (16 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and a pass breakup in nine games this season.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Suiting up Sunday
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Clowney (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Clowney didn't participate in practice Wednesday, but he progressed to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday, setting him up to play Sunday. The veteran pass rusher has tallied 27 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through eight games on the campaign. Clowney will try to put pressure on Patrick Mahomes on Sunday along with D.J. Wonnum, who is also active after coming into the weekend with a questionable tag.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Questionable for Week 12
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Clowney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Clowney was able to put in a limited session Thursday and a full practice Friday, paving the way for him to possibly suit up Sunday. The 31-year-old has just 1.0 sacks through eight games this season as a rotational edge defender.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Set for return
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Clowney (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday.
Clowney has missed the Panthers' last two games with the injury, but his return to practice should have him suiting up Sunday against the Broncos.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Out versus Commanders
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Clowney (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with with the Commanders, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
No surprise here, as Clowney was deemed doubtful heading into the game. In his absence DJ Johnson and Marquis Haynes figure to replace his snaps at strongside linebacker opposite Charles Harris.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Downgraded to out
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Clowney (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Clowney recorded three tackles, including one for loss, before getting knocked out of Sunday's game. DJ Johnson is a candidate for increased pass-rushing snaps in Clowney's absence.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Exits versus Bears
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Clowney exited Carolina's matchup versus the Bears on Sunday with a shoulder injury, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
Clowney was taken straight to the locker room after suffering the injury and is now questionable to return. In his absence, DJ Johnson will fill in at linebacker.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Upgrades to limited practice
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Clowney (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Clowney wasn't able to practice Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him upgrade his activity level. He played 60 percent of defensive snaps during Carolina's loss to the Saints in Week 1 and figures to handle a similar starting role if cleared to suit up Sunday versus the Chargers.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Dealing with ankle injury
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Clowney didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
It's unclear exactly when Clowney sustained this ankle injury, as he played 41 defensive snaps during the Panthers' Week 1 loss, but it could be concerning that Carolina held him out of practice Wednesday. Clowney's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether the edge rusher will be able to suit up in Week 2.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Gets over illness
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Clowney (illness) wasn't on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 game against the Saints.
Clowney missed practice earlier in the week due to an illness, but he appears to have recorvered in time for Carolina's Week 1 contest. The 2014 first-overall pick inked a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers this past offseason after recording 9.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens in 2023. He's expected to start as the Panthers' top edge rusher heading into 2024.
