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3-time Pro Bowl pass rusher named free agent fit for Jaguars after draft
TL;DR
Jadeveon Clowney is identified as a potential free agent fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2026 NFL draft. The Jaguars need to improve their pass rush after a challenging offseason.
Key points
- Jadeveon Clowney is a free agent pass rusher.
- The Jaguars need to improve their pass rush.
- The team lost Devin Lloyd and Trevis Etienne Jr. in free agency.
- The Jaguars had a challenging draft.
- Clowney remains productive against the run and pass.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars were named a fit for free agent Jadeveon Clowney, who remains one of the best available pass rushers following the 2026 NFL draft.
With the dust having settled on the NFL draft, Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports highlighted the biggest position of need for all 32 teams and then noted a free agent to fill that need as well.
When it came to the Jaguars, Pereles believes that Jacksonville must still address their pass rush, and suggested that Clowney would be a good fit for that.
"TheĀ JaguarsĀ have had a difficult offseason, losingĀ Devin LloydĀ and Trevis Etienne Jr. in free agency and having a baffling draft thereafter," Pereles wrote. "Offensive line could use an upgrade or two, even after theĀ Emmanuel PregnonĀ selection, butĀ Josh Hines-AllenĀ andĀ Travon WalkerĀ desperately need some help. Clowney continues to be productive against the run and the pass."
Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowler, has remained productive throughout his NFL career. Over the last two seasons, he's totaled 40-plus quarterback pressures with 14 total sacks. He's also not that far removed from a big 2023 season, when he recorded a career-high 78 pressures with .
Q&A
Why are the Jaguars considering Jadeveon Clowney as a free agent fit?
The Jaguars need to address their pass rush after losing key players and having a difficult draft, making Clowney a suitable option.
What challenges did the Jaguars face in the offseason?
The Jaguars lost Devin Lloyd and Trevis Etienne Jr. in free agency and had a baffling draft, leaving gaps in their roster.
How does Jadeveon Clowney perform against the run and pass?
Clowney continues to be productive in both run defense and pass rushing, making him a valuable addition to any team.