Texans’ impasse with Jadeveon Clowney could bleed into regular season
Houston Texans Pro Bowl pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney remains away from the team as he looks to figure out his next step.
Jadeveon Clowney had the franchise tag placed on him during the spring. He’s yet to sign said tag. Meanwhile, trade rumors continue to circulate surrounding the former No. 1 pick.
According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, Clowney is telling those close to him that he’s willing to miss some regular-season action. He’s not prepared to sign the franchise tag and still might want out of Houston.
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From @NFLTotalAccess: There’s no guarantee Jadeveon Clowney will be back with the #Texans or some other team by Week 1. He’s told several people he‘s not afraid to miss games as he sorts out his future and makes sure he holds the leverage in the meantime by not signing the tag. pic.twitter.com/nbAfOE4H44
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 28, 2019
As a result, any move to acquire Jadeveon Clowney would come with some major risk. He’s not eligible to sign an extension and is slated to become a free agent following the 2019 season.
Among the teams bandied about as a potential suitor, the Miami Dolphins have been talked about the most.
Dolphins are very interested in trading for Jadeveon Clowney, according to league sources, but have to get him interested in going there. Prefers Seahawks, Eagles as potential destinations. Fluid situation because he has leverage as unsigned franchise player
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2019
Though, it does seem that Clowney prefers to be traded to one of two NFC teams.
