2:22pm: Clowney’s deal includes base compensation of $2.5MM and has a maximum value of $6MM via incentives, per Zrebiec and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (Twitter links). The latter figure matches the guaranteed value of Houston’s pact with the Panthers, so the Ravens’ new edge veteran will likely end up being a less costly replacement.
11:32am: Not long after visiting the team on a workout, Jadeveon Clowney has circled back to the Ravens. The veteran edge rusher has agreed to a deal with Baltimore, reports Josina Anderson of CBS Sports (Twitter link). The agreement has since been confirmed by a team announcement. 
Clowney met with the Ravens last week, signaling the interest which existed between team and player. The former No. 1 pick had been on the market since his Browns release, and he had not seen much of a market until recently. Baltimore was interested in other veteran edge rushers as well, but it comes as little surprise that they have come to terms.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport adds, to no surprise, that this Clowney deal is one year in length. Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic notes, meanwhile, that the contract was agreed to last night and it will be signed as early as today (Twitter links). The 30-year-old has made a career of short-term agreements, bouncing around the league while posting inconsistent numbers in the sack department. His 2021 total of nine in that regard showed promise for his long-term future in Cleveland, but things took a much different turn with the Browns last season.
Remarks related to playing time and usage led to the three-time Pro Bowler being sent home for the season finale. A public apology ensued, but it nevertheless came as no surprise when he was released in March, setting up yet another free agency period. A return to the AFC South seemed possible at one point, with Clowney noting a reunion with the Texans was on his radar. He also visited the Jaguars recently, but Jacksonville was not prepared to make a contract offer.
Instead, the South Carolina product will join a Ravens team which was in search of a veteran edge rusher. The departure of Justin Houston left the team with recent draftees Odafe Oweh, David Ojabo and Tavius Robinson, along with veteran Tyus Bowser in place as pass-rushers. The latter has succeeded while serving in a versatile role rather than one predicated solely on sack production, while the former three have combined to play 34 regular season NFL games. Clowney, a veteran of Houston, Seattle, Tennessee and Cleveland, has 109 games to his name and should serve as a rotational edge defender.
Baltimore addressed a lack of healthy corners with the signing of Ronald Darby yesterday. That contract has been followed up by one for Clowney, who will be counted on as a depth addition to a Ravens front which ranked sixth in the league with 48 sacks last season. While that has not proven to be a dependable skillset for the latter, he should play a notable role in his latest new home.
The sacks aren’t there and he takes some plays off, but when he is on he makes an impact. At worst this is a depth signing. At best you get a former 3x pro bowler.
clown joins purple team.
They are going to have a really good D this year
Gonna need it, tough division
Probably the toughest one to call right now.
With Beckham and Clowney yammering non stop in the locker room, how many players will the Ravens have to place on the IRL with ear infections?
Well the Ravens will certainly win any argument or cockfight this year, with these two on their side. Don’t know how many football games they’ll win, but whatever happens it will almost certainly be dramatic.
Some players just don’t know when to shut the f*** up
Chiefs should’ve tried to sign him as leverage for if jones holds out
Good deal. It’s only expensive if Clowney proves that he’s worth the money. Given how hard it’s been for him to either stay healthy or put up sacks, the Ravens probably don’t have worry financially. Clowney’s biggest impact comes in the immeasurables, though-so Baltimore will likely benefit from that while not having to pay much for it.
Overrated ME player goin back to high school, has never sniffed the weighty expectations of his physical potential, Ravens musta really been desperate, taking plays off … believe he took whole last season off … 2sacks ! We’re talking about former #1 overall player takin in draft w/dismal history of mediocre performance @best