NFL Free Agent Rumors: New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears heavily linked to $100M Dallas Cowboys edge defender | NFL News
According to CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo, Jadeveon Clowney seems a good fit for the Green Bay Packers. Mainly because Micah Parsons’ Dec. 2025 knee injury will probably sideline him for the start of the season. While Clowney is not like Parsons, he has continued to produce even after turning 30. Last year, Clowney played for the Dallas Cowboys, where he recorded 41 total tackles [24 solo], 8.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in 13 games. The 33-year-old edge defender generated 40 total pressures as a pass rusher that included 9 sacks, 29 hurries, and 2 QB hits, according to PFF. He gained an impressive 80.6 PFF pass-rush grade, which ranked him 15th among 115 qualified edge defenders. If it’s not the Green Bay Packers, then maybe the New England Patriots or the Chicago Bears could consider him? Let’s find out how.
Cowboys edge defender Jadeveon Clowney heavily linked to New England Patriots
According to Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, Jadeveon Clowney is the best fit for the New England Patriots. He could never play up to draft-pick status [No. 1 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft]. But he became a very disruptive run defender and a solid late-career pass-rusher-for-hire option.He played last season for the Dallas Cowboys, where he played just 13 games and recorded 12 tackles for loss and 22 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Reference. The veteran edge defender has never recorded double-digit sacks, but he has at least 5.5 sacks in the last three seasons. As for why he is ideal for the New England Patriots? The franchise added Dre’Mont Jones and drafted Illinois edge Gabe Jacas. But the Patriots recorded just 34 sacks as a team in 2025. The stats were before they parted ways with K’Lavon Chaisson in free agency. K’Lavon Chaisson is with the Washington Commanders now.
Jadeveon Clowney could start alongside Montez Sweat
According to Da Windy City’s Casey McAleer, Jadeveon Clowney could be an inexpensive option for the Chicago Bears.Clowney could make all the difference to Dennis Allen’s defense. He would not just bring bags of experience but also come at a discounted price.According to Spotrac’s calculated market value, the edge defender is projected to sign a one-year, $5.7 million contract.His last contract was for $3.4 million. His total career earnings are $100 million. He is still a free agent in July. He is looking for a new home. Could Chicago be that?Even USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon picked the Bears as the perfect fit for Clowney. Dayo Odeyingbo had just one sack and 10 pressures in 2025. He is slated to start alongside Montez Sweat. The Bears need more pass rush juice on the outside. The 33-year-old pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney could be that solution for Chicago. He still has some pass-rush sizzle left in him.He produced an average of 7.8 sacks and 43 total tackles over the past three seasons playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys. Could it be the Packers, Patriots, or the Bears? Clock is ticking like anything right now!
Jadeveon Clowney landing spots
