Jadeveon Clowney Agrees One-Year Deal with Texans

Veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to return to the Houston Texans, the team that originally drafted him first overall in 2014, according to multiple reports on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The one-year contract has a base value of $5.5 million and can reach a maximum of $8 million. The Texans have not officially confirmed the signing.

Clowney, 33, will rejoin the franchise after a seven-year absence, having last played for Houston in the 2018 season. His return follows a free agency period during which he visited the Cleveland Browns and drew interest from the Seattle Seahawks. He ultimately chose a reunion with his original team, stating he was excited by the opportunity and that it was a comfortable decision.

The move adds experienced depth to a Texans defensive line that is already considered one of the league's strongest, featuring star edge rushers Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Clowney is expected to assume a rotational role, contributing to a pass rush that helped Houston's defense lead the NFL in yards allowed last season.

Clowney's career began with five productive seasons in Houston, where he amassed 29 sacks and earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his...