Like riding a bike, Jadeveon Clowney just needed to put onthe old No. 90to remember what life was like back in Houston.
The Houston Texans announced Tuesday morning that they have signed the 2014 No. 1 overall pick to a one-year deal. He wore his old jersery at the he took the field for the first time under the new Texans' regime.
The one person everyone is here to see at #Texans today.
— Cole Thompson (@MrColeThompson) August 4, 2026
Back like he never left. pic.twitter.com/SOpcx1BiOn
Once thought of as the best up-and-coming defensive end, Clowney spent five seasons in Houston opposite three-timeDefensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, helping the Texans reach the playoffs three times. Since his departure in 2019, Clowney has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee
Titans, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.
A three-time Pro Bowler in Houston, Clowney rekindled his spark last season as a member of the Cowboys' pass rush, totaling a team-leading 8.5 sacks. He also added 10 quarterback hits and 12 tackles for loss.
Hello Jadeveon Clowney. pic.twitter.com/xb1ItFO0Hr
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) August 4, 2026
With the Texans, expect Clowney to become the No. 3 pass-rusher who rotates in on early downs. Houston already has two of the league's best defensive ends in All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. and four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter.
But with Derek Barnett's absence in the No. 3 defensive end role, a conversation could be had with Clowney's camp as a rotational third-down option who can add value in the run defense while perhaps upgrading the pass-rushing department.
Although he never lived up to becoming a generational pass-rusher, Clowney was consistent opposite Watt. Over his five seasons with the Texans, Clowney totaled career-highs in tackles (206), tackles for loss (64), sacks (29) and QB hits (67).
The Texans kick off the regular season on Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills at Noon.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: WATCH: Jadeveon Clowney takes the field for the first time in Texans' return
