It sounds like Jadeveon Clowney will get his wish. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports (via Twitter) that the Texans and Seahawks have agreed to the parameters of a trade. The deal is contingent on Clowney and other traded players passing their physicals. Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com tweets that the Texans are expected to receive a 2020 third-rounder, while Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle writes that Houston will also be acquiring two players.
Earlier today, Wilson reported (via Twitter) that the Texans and Seahawks have had a “dialogue” about the star edge rusher. Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero (via Twitter) said the two sides were “deep” in trade talks, with Clowney declaring Seattle as his preferred trade spot.
After firing his agent on Tuesday afternoon, it appears that Clowney is serious about landing the long-term deal he desires. We heard that Clowney preferred the Seahawks and the Eagles as trade destinations, and Seattle larer emerged as the front-runner. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets that Clowney would willingly sign his tag if traded to Seattle. Meanwhile, Wilson tweets that the Seahawks would essentially be renting Clowney, with the organization evaluating a long-term fit throughout the season.
Clowney met with the Dolphins earlier this week after the organization emerged as a potential trade partner. However, it sounds like Clowney isn’t interested in playing for Miami. The front office has also talked trade with the Jets and Redskins.
As an unsigned franchise player, Clowney does have a bit of leverage in this matter. The Texans have been unwilling to commit to the former top-overall pick, and he might have enough juice to force a trade to one of his preferred teams.
Of course, that doesn’t mean Houston will simply give him away. We heard that the Texans would actually like to keep Clowney, and they’ve also established an asking price in trade talks. If the defender ends up sitting out games as he pursues a new contract and/or a trade, he’ll forfeit around $1MM per game. In other words, there are also some negotiating advantages for the Texans.
I bet Rashaad Penny is a part of this deal
Travis Homer says you’re right
Oh! And CJ Prosise just called- he said you can bank on it!
Trading Penny makes Seattle less dynamic offensively. I’m not sure adding Clowney makes the defense that much better…
Also, who are your backs? Carson, Prosise(?), Homer? Prosise would likely break his ankle walking on the practice field as soon as The deal went through.
I don’t want Penny to be traded esp since CC32 has such a physical style of running. And, as you point out Prosise is always injured. Rookie Travis Homer looks good tho
I doubt Penny is traded but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if he was.
Yesterday, they were saying that Clowney’s preferred destination was Philly. This whole thing is a cluster-you-know-what!
Yawn
There’s a deal in place with the Seahawks
God I hope this is the last I ever hear of this guy. And the writers here will finally have to get up and find something else to write about. Preferably someone interesting.
You may be on the wrong website
I love how guys complain about the content and writing on this site. You don’t have to read it. I doubt anyone is holding a gun to your head making you read it.
I think he’s taking more about the local Texas writers. I know how he feels as when Wilson was negotiating his contract it was the only thing talked about in Seattle for a solid month.