Panthers to sign former Gamecock, No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney

Last season in Baltimore, Clowney tied a career-high in sacks with 9.5 in 15 starts for the Ravens.

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) stretches during pre-game warmups before the... — South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) stretches during pre-game warmups before the start of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 in Columbia, S.C. Cleveland defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will have his college jersey retired at South Carolina's season opener with Georgia State on Sept. 3. The school announced the retirement of Clowney's No. 7 on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.(AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

By Spencer Chrisman

Published: Mar. 27, 2024 at 3:34 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Carolina Panthers have added another defensive veteran in former South Carolina Gamecock and No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney.

Not clowning around. pic.twitter.com/i9UtUSRLdA
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 27, 2024

ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter stated that the deal for Clowney is a two-year, $20 million deal worth up to $24 million.

Compensation update: Panthers are giving Jadeveon Clowney a two-year, $20 million deal worth up to $24 million, per sources. https://t.co/qRAd9w8W6D
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2024

Last season in Baltimore, Clowney tied a career-high in sacks with 9.5 and started 15 games for the Ravens.

Clowney was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Houston Texans in 2014 and has 52.5 career sacks.

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