The Raiders express interest in signing Jadeveon Clowney, but at what cost? – The athletic


Approximately 15 months after recruiting sophomore defensive end Clelin Ferrell fourth in the NFL Draft, the Raiders are seeking additional help on the edge. Las Vegas has made an offer to defensive agent Jadeveon Clowney, according to league sources, but is in a “distant” third place.

Clowney was traded from the Texans to the Seahawks a week before the start of the 2019 season. In 13 games and 11 starts, he had 31 tackles, seven tackles to loss and three sacks. Those were his lowest grades since his rookie year in 2014, when he played in just four games.

Over the course of his six-year career, the 27-year-old Clowney has 32 sacks and missed 21 games due to injury since he was voted No. 1 in 2014. Despite the recent drop in production, the Raiders they are still interested in increasing. his pass rushes.

The Raiders have Ferrell and Maxx Crosby as their starting defensive ends, with Carl Nassib also in the mix. Coach Jon Gruden and General Manager Mike …

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