Jadeveon Clowney’s 2-Year, $20M Deal: Homecoming to Panthers and Ravens’ Loss
The Carolina Panthers have signed Jadeveon Clowney to a 2-year, $20 million deal, marking the end of his time with the Baltimore Ravens. Clowney, a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, had a standout season in 2023 with the Ravens, ranking fifth in pass rush win rate and achieving career-high stats in multiple categories.
The Big PictureJadeveon Clowney's move to the Panthers signifies a return home for the edge rusher, who hails from Rock Hill, S.C., close to Charlotte. The deal also highlights the competitive landscape of NFL edge rusher salaries.
By the Numbers- Clowney's $10 million per season contract places him as the 30th highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL, per Over the Cap.
- Odafe Oweh led the Ravens in 2023 with a noteworthy 18.2% pass rush win rate, while Clowney and Kyle Van Noy had impressive performances, each recording over 9 sacks on one-year deals.
- Current Ravens' depth chart features Oweh, 2022 draftee David Ojabo, 2023 picks Tavius Robinson and Malik Hamm, with Ojabo recovering from ACL surgery and Hamm previously on injured reserve.
- Clowney's departure presents an opportunity for younger talents like Ojabo, Robinson, and Hamm to step up in the Ravens' defense.
Jadeveon Clowney's move to the Panthers not only marks a return home but also provides the Ravens' defense with opportunities for emerging talents to fill the void left by his departure.
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