Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, securing the veteran edge rusher’s return to his home state of North Carolina. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the deal brings the Rock Hill native to Charlotte following a productive 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens where he registered 9.5 sacks.
Carolina Panthers Defensive Reinforcement
The Panthers added Clowney to bolster a pass rush that lost star edge rusher Brian Burns in a trade with the New York Giants. According to team announcements, the addition provides immediate stability to defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s front seven. Clowney started 15 games for Baltimore last season, adding 43 tackles and forcing two fumbles while helping anchor the Ravens’ top-ranked defense.
Contract Details and Market Value
According to league reports confirmed by ESPN, Clowney’s two-year agreement is worth up to $20 million. The structure allows the Panthers to add a proven veteran presence on a manageable multi-year commitment without mortgaging future salary cap flexibility. Clowney spent the 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns before signing a one-year deal with Baltimore ahead of the 2023 campaign.
Return to North Carolina Roots
The signing marks a homecoming for Clowney, who grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, and starred locally at South Pointe High School before becoming the number one overall recruit in the country. He went on to play collegiately at the University of South Carolina, where he earned All-American honors before being selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. Throughout his decade-long career, Clowney has played for the Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens.
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