Vet NFL linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is back on the gridiron with the Dallas Cowboys after inking a one-year contract for the 2025 season. The one-year contract is said to be worth $6 million. He was drafted number one overall by the Houston Texans in 2014 out of South Carolina. Since then, Clowney has played for several teams, including the Texans, Seahawks, Browns, and now the Cowboys.
At 32, Clowney is joining Dallas’ defense with plenty of experience. The one-year contract has no signing bonus. This is lower than some of the highs he earned in his prime years earlier in his career, but Clowney is still a high-impact player who can affect games with his pass-rushing and edge-setting skills.
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Career earnings
Throughout his 11-year career, Clowney has taken home a combined total of around $97 million. His prior contracts consisted of a two-year, $20 million deal signed in 2024 that had an $8 million signing bonus and guaranteed $12 million at signing. Even with variability in team and contract size, Clowney has remained among the better-paid linebackers in the league.
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Moving forward into the 2025 season, Clowney will be paid $2 million in cash while technically having a cap figure of $0. With free agency awaiting in 2026, Clowney’s career path still has a chance, as he can choose to sign an extension with Dallas or seek offers elsewhere. His experience and previous play still make him a sought-after commodity for any NFL defense, as he seeks to continue being a game-altering linebacker.