The Titans placed edge defender Jadeveon Clowney on injured reserve a little over two weeks ago, and the team hoped he might be back in time for a playoff push. However, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com writes, Clowney underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair his left meniscus and will require several months of rehab. As such, his season is over.
Clowney was perhaps the most-discussed player on the market this year, and his long free agency journey finally culminated in a one-year, $13MM pact with the Titans in August. Tennessee’s return on its investment was underwhelming, to say the least, as Clowney failed to produce a sack in eight games with the team.
Still, as has generally been the case with Clowney, the raw sack totals do not necessarily tell the whole story. Pro Football Focus’ advanced metrics peg him as the 16th-best edge player in the league, out of 106 qualifiers, and PFF gives him above-average marks in both run defense and as a pass rusher (he grades exceptionally high in pass coverage).
That is perhaps why the Titans still have interest in re-signing Clowney. Rapoport says Tennessee could explore a new deal if the price is right, and given that the former No. 1 overall pick will be coming off a second consecutive disappointing season in terms of surface-level stats, he could very well be had on a modest contract.
The meniscus tear may also depress his market, especially considering his prior injury history. Fortunately, the latest injury was to his left knee, and the surgery was a straightforward affair with no complications. Earlier in his career, Clowney underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee.
He is expected to be fully recovered by the time free agency opens in March.
Maybe he will go back to Seattle and they will keep Dunlap, that would be a crazy duo, would stunt the growth of Robinson and Taylor for a year or two though
Nope idk why everyone wants us to go for clowney or Sherman when FA starts. We don’t have the money for that, Russ makes about 35 mil next year Wagner 13 locket 8 brown 10. Adams and Griffen have one year left on their contracts then we have to pay up for them. Chris Carson is in his last year this year. Poona needs to be resigned. There’s too much talent on the roster that needs to get paid then people who are getting old are costing more than we can afford
Oh yeah Seattle will be all that huh? So they always think
Good player but made of glass.
Good player? When? There are likely 16 better edge rushers in each conference than this fraud.
This guy needs JJ Watt on the same line to be a superstar. I hope Seattle signs him again. I laugh at them and their fair weather fans. They are the Red Sox fans of football. I do kinda like mr goody two shoes Wilson though. He is not arrogant like the rest of his team. And the coach? Cant stand cheatin Pete. Who else can run a college in the ground and land a bigger paycheck and job like he did? And never be questioned about it.
Who hurt you?
Now there’s a gamer…says no one!
Bet on himself and lost
He is only 27 and all that talent — wasted….
He never cared to apply himself or work at his trade. He is now stuck on year to year prove it deals that will never deliver.
Reminds me of Darrell Russel. I hope that Clowney writes a better ending.
B-U-S-T…..at least based upon his draft stock, pick and salary, he’s a bust.
True, he’s a generational-type talent but never seemed to care to put the work in.
Players – this is why you almost always go for the long-term, guaranteed contracts.
Teams – this his why you don’t open the checkbook to a player that has already too much money and too little heart/drive, he’ll sit down for your guaranteed contract.