Why Falcons Should Sign Former No. 1 Pick Jadeveon Clowney

Jadeveon Clowney is a free agent after a big season with the Baltimore Ravens. Should the Atlanta Falcons sign him?

The Atlanta Falcons are focusing their attention on the defensive side of the ball now in free agency.

After signing quarterback Kirk Cousins a week ago, the Falcons have their offense set. But the defense has a few questions to answer before going into the draft.

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If the Falcons want a more veteran and proven option as a free agent, former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney could be their answer.

The 31-year-old is coming off one of the best seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, where he totaled 43 tackles, nine for a loss, 9.5 sacks, and 19 quarterback hits, all while playing on one of the league's best defenses.

If Clowney is looking for another one-year deal in free agency that would allow him to enter free agency again next offseason, the Falcons could offer him a contract similar to what they gave Bud Dupree or Calais Campbell, both of whom are currently free agents.

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