Why Jadeveon Clowney will most likely stay with Panthers through NFL trade deadline

Panthers are reportedly open to trading Jadeveon Clowney, but odds are he isn't going anywhere.

Tim Weaver | Nov 3, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 15: Linebacker Jadeveon Clowney #7 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. / (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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The Carolina Panthers could be one of the most active teams in the league over the next couple of days as the 2024 NFL trade deadline approaches. They certainly have more tradeable assets than most teams.

However, the most recent reporting suggests that they don't plan to go into fire-sale mode and even though they are "open" to dealing both veteran running back Miles Sanders and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, Ian Rapoport at NFL.com is reporting that Clowney wiill probably end up staying.

NFL.com on Jadeveon Clowney

"Panthers edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney might not be on the move, as it once seemed. Holding a two-year contract, the 31-year old disruptor would be of interest as more than just a one-year rental. Yet, at this point, it appears more likely than not he stays in Carolina."

There's good reason why Clowney is unlikely to be traded. For one thing his contract is a bit onerous, as he signed a two-year, $20 million deal this past offseason. However, thus far Clowney has come nowhere near living up to that deal.

Halfway through the season he has only managed to post one sack and two quarterback hits. PFF has Clowney graded out at 60.6 overall, which ranks 69th at his position. While that is nice, the Panthers will have a hard time moving him unless they're willing to eat some of his salary.