Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is expected to play out the final year of his deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears. There’s still time for an extension to come together, but barring a significant change in talks, Clowney will be on course for free agency next year. 
Clowney is set to earn $12.306MM in 2018, per the terms of his fifth-year option. Naturally, the Texans are interested in moving forward with Clowney, but they want to gauge his performance and health for one more season before making a major commitment.
Clowney is coming off of a full 16-game season, but injuries have been an issue in the past. This offseason, an arthroscopic knee surgery sidelined Clowney throughout the spring and early summer.
Clowney, 25, compiled career highs in sacks (9.5), tackles (59), and fumble recoveries (3) last year. His next deal should position him as one of the highest-paid defenders in the NFL, though he’s not expected to top the likes of Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack.
He might be one of the most tricky FAs in recent memory… so much talent at a premium area but so much injury risk.
My adage is always, “The most important ability is durability.”
And mine is “the most important ability is availability.”
Mine is “pancakes”
All 3, then. Durability. Availability. Pancakes. That’s what I call a good date.
The vulnerability to injury is just part of the problem. Clowney lacks maturity and is a “it’s all about me” type personality. Texans might be more receptive to offering an extension if he were a guy who put the team first.
Only thing wrong with this statement is that a large proportion of superstar players are prima donnas and mainly focused on themselves. They still get paid. They still make the Hall of Fame.
While your statement is valid to some extent, any coach will tell you that obtaining a ring is far more likely if you have team oriented guys who are willing to put winning ahead of personal agendas.