Report: Jets are highly motivated to sign edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney

The New York Jets have retooled their offensive line, and they’re now looking to add a premiere pass rusher to an already stout defense.

Jadeveon Clowney just visited the AFC East hopefuls, and the Jets are “highly motivated” to finalize a deal.

Following Jadeveon Clowney’s visit with the #Jets, he and the organization have remained in constant contact, with one source describing New York as “highly motivated” to try and secure a deal with Clowney.

I’m told both the #Panthers and #Ravens remain interested in him as… pic.twitter.com/dqE67JIPJg

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 23, 2024

A native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Clowney starred in Columbia with the Gamecocks before becoming a Consensus All-American and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Clowney had a career year with the Ravens in 2023, ranking fifth in pass rush win rate among edge rushers. He logged a career-high of 9 sacks, 50 quarterback hurries, ten quarterback hits, and 69 quarterback pressures.

He also had career highs in pressure rate, pass-rush win rate, and total pressures in a season.