Lamar Jackson Supports Clowney Return to Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson voiced strong support for bringing back veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, responding "Definitely" on social media to a fan's question about a potential reunion. The exchange, posted on April 2, 2026, comes as the 33-year-old Clowney enters free agency following a solid 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys, where he recorded 8.5 sacks, 41 tackles and four passes defensed in 13 games.

The Ravens, who finished the 2025 campaign with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs, face pressing needs on defense after a sharp decline in productivity. Their sack total dropped to 30 from 54 the previous year, and they ranked 30th in the NFL in opponent passing yards allowed at 247.9 per game. A key blow came early when defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike suffered a season-ending neck injury in Week 2, further weakening the pass rush. Under new head coach Jesse Minter, who replaced John Harbaugh after nearly two decades, the team has prioritized bolstering the front line.

Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft, had his most productive stint with Baltimore in 2023. In his only season with the Ravens, he appeared in...