Jadeveon Clowney Reportedly 'Hasn't Found Market He Expected' in Free Agency

Though Jadeveon Clowney had high hopes entering free agency, he reportedly "hasn't found the market he expected," according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, who provided more context Wednesday:

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter on Wednesday that Clowney is seeking a deal worth $21 million per year, which would put him behind only Khalil Mack for the highest annual salary among edge-rushers.

Clowney played with the Seattle Seahawks last season after an August trade from the Houston Texans, where he spent the first five years of his career. He finished 2019 with just three sacks and 31 tackles in 13 games.

Though it was a down year for the three-time Pro Bowler, he still recorded 17 hurries and 10 quarterback knockdowns, per Pro Football Reference. The 27-year-old also scored two defensive touchdowns—one on an interception and one on a fumble recovery.

Despite having 32 career sacks, teams are worried about his "inconsistency and injury history," according to Peter King of NBC Sports. Clowney missed three games last year because of a core muscle injury and has only played one 16-game season in his six years.

The market could also be drying up.

Yannick Ngakoue, Shaquil Barrett, Matthew Judon and Chris Jones received the franchise tag, while the Indianapolis Colts traded a 2020 first-round pick for the San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner.

As Garafolo noted, a return to the Seahawks could be the best opportunity remaining.