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Jadeveon Clowney Returns to Texans, Bolsters Pass Rush

8/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jadeveon Clowney signed a contract to return to the Houston Texans, who drafted him No. 1 overall in 2014.
He said the choice was easy and not about money despite offers from Cleveland Browns.
Clowney joins a Texans pass rush that already includes Will Anderson Jr. (12 sacks) and Danielle Hunter (15 sacks).
In 2025 he posted 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys and Houston ranked No. 1 total defense and No. 2 scoring defense.

History

Historical Context

The NFL granted Houston its 32nd franchise in October 1999; the Texans began play in 2002 with a 4-12 record. Gary Kubiak’s 2006 hiring sparked improvement, and after drafting J.J. Watt in 2011 the team hired Wade Phillips, whose 2012 defense helped the team achieve a 10-6 record. Clowney’s 2025 return aims to revive that pass-rush success.

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Story summary

Jadeveon Clowney signed a contract to return to the Houston Texans, who drafted him No. 1 overall in 2014.
He said the choice was easy and not about money despite offers from Cleveland Browns.
Clowney joins a Texans pass rush that already includes Will Anderson Jr. (12 sacks) and Danielle Hunter (15 sacks).
In 2025 he posted 8.5 sacks for the Cowboys and Houston ranked No. 1 total defense and No. 2 scoring defense.

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