Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans for 2026 reunion

The agreement covers the upcoming season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read

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More about Jadeveon Clowney returning to the Houston Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft, via

What happened: Houston selected the edge rusher No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. The agreement brings him back seven years after his first tenure ended.

Why it matters: The move adds a veteran pass rusher as Houston builds its 2026 defense. He arrives ahead of the team's Aug. 18 joint practice.

By the numbers: Clowney recorded 8.5 sacks in 2025 and spent his first five NFL seasons in Houston.

What to watch: Watch for his first practice participation and preseason role.

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