'It Would Be Nice': Jadeveon Clowney, Texans Reunion In Progress?

Following a two-year stint with the Browns, free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said a reunion with the Houston Texans "would be nice."

HOUSTON — James Harden isn't the only athlete hoping to return to Houston this summer.

Former Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is a free agent at the start of OTA practices. And according to Fox 26 Houston, Clowney hopes there can be a reunion with the Texans following the hiring of coach DeMeco Ryans.

"It would be nice," Clowney said. "They have put some pieces together. I am a big fan of their new head coach. And they have some guys up front who I think can go. It is going to be big to see what they will do this year. And I am looking forward to it."

Clowney spent the previous two seasons as a member of the Cleveland Browns. His time with Cleveland was his third team since his jettison from the Texans in August 2019. 

A contract dispute forced the Texans to trade Clowney to the Seattle Seahawks. The Texans received Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo, and a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft in exchange for Clowney. 

After an unproductive season with the Seahawks, Clowney signed with the Tennessee Titans ahead of the 2020 campaign.  

The veteran defensive end believes he still has the skill set to enhance any team's defensive line. Clowney revealed to Fox 26 Houston that he and his agent did speak with the Texans about a potential return. In addition to Ryans, Clowney is also fond of rookie defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

"All of my family is here," Clowney said. "I have friends here. And the people who help me take care of my body. You never know what can happen."

Clowney began his career with the Texans in 2014. Houston made Clowney the No. 1 pick of the 2014 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. He played five seasons in Houston and recorded 205 tackles, 109 quarterback hits, 43.0 sacks and 13 forced fumbles.

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