Jadeveon Clowney Rumors: Teams 'Worried About' Inconsistency, Injuries

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will be one of the top names on the free-agent market this offseason, but some teams are reportedly "worried about his inconsistency and injury history," according to Peter King of NBC Sports.

Despite the concerns, the Seattle Seahawks will try to re-sign Clowney after trading for him last September, but they still might not match his demands.

"The Seahawks value him highly but don't want to break the bank," according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans were also listed as possible options for the three-time Pro Bowler.

Seattle could have retained Clowney with the franchise tag but promised the 27-year-old after the August trade with the Houston Texans that the tag wouldn't be used, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

It forces the two sides to agree on a long-term deal, but the Seahawks aren't planning to pay the $18-$20 million per year it might require to lock him down, per Graziano and Fowler.

Per Over The Cap, a franchise tag on a defensive end would cost $19.3 million for 2020.

The 2014 No. 1 overall pick has proved in the past to be worth this type of deal, totaling 18.5 sacks and 42 quarterback hits combined in 2017 and '18. Two seasons ago, he ranked sixth in the NFL with 48 pressures, per Pro Football Reference.

The South Carolina product had a quieter 2019 with just three sacks, although he did add two defensive touchdowns in his first year in Seattle.

The injuries also remained an issue, with a core muscle issue limiting him during the year, eventually requiring surgery after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. He missed three games during the regular season and has only completed one 16-game season in six years in the NFL.

This could be enough to scare off potential suitors this offseason.