Jadeveon Clowney Eyes Contract with Super Bowl Contender; Open to Seahawks

Jadeveon Clowney's season did not end the way he wanted, as the free-agent-to-be committed several penalties and struggled in the Seattle Seahawks' 28-23 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

As he prepares for the offseason, though, Clowney has only one thing on his mind: competing for a Super Bowl.

"I just want to win," Clowney told reporters of his goal for free agency. He continued:

"I want to get that Super Bowl, by any means. That's what I'm looking for. Who's going to get me there? I'm not looking to get on no sorry team for no money. That ain't gonna fly. I'm not going to fight through all that just to lose 16 games and go home with my check. I hate that. That ain't what I'm doing. If I can't do that—I'm not going to no team that can't win."

Clowney, 26, recorded 31 tackles, three sacks and four forced fumbles for the Seahawks after coming over via trade from the Houston Texans in August. He missed three games because of injury and dealt with a core muscle problem for most of the second half of the season. That issue will likely require surgery.

The Seahawks agreed not to franchise-tag Clowney when they traded for him, so he will hit unrestricted free agency. While his numbers were down this year, due in part to his injury issues, Clowney was at times the Seahawks' most disruptive force on the line. He made three straight Pro Bowl teams from 2016 to 2018, and odds are he will be among the most coveted free agents to hit the open market.

Following his comments, his contract parameters will be something to watch. Emphasizing Super Bowl contention over finances will limit his pool of suitors somewhat, and it's possible Clowney will also want to remain in a 4-3 base scheme where he can primarily play defensive end. Houston consistently shuffled him around from the end spot to outside linebacker, whereas the Seahawks put him in the down lineman spot he excelled at in college.

Regardless, Clowney should have no trouble landing a multiyear deal that will put him among the highest-paid pass-rushers in football.

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