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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jadeveon Clowney | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

A large contingent of Dallas Cowboys fans expected this offseason to be Jerry Jones\u2019 excuse to break the bank for Maxx Crosby. Unfortunately,\u00a0Dallas came up short\u00a0and pivoted to Rashan Gary.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the end of the world, as the former Green Bay Packer is looking for a fresh start to get his career back on track. Gary broke out in 2021 with a 90.1 pass-rush grade,\u00a0per Pro Football Focus, but an ACL injury derailed his momentum, and he hasn\u2019t quite been able to replicate that production.<\/p>\n

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While the Cowboys continue to bolster their pass rush group, Jerry Jones has an easy short-term decision right underneath his nose.<\/p>\n

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Jadeveon Clowney initially looked like one of the slam-dunk signings of the offseason, but\u00a0hiring Christian Parker changed all of that, as the veteran DE isn\u2019t a great fit as an outside linebacker at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n

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Having said that, he\u2019s not incapable of playing the position, and he still profiles as a safe, low-cost option.<\/p>\n

Re-signing Jadeveon Clowney should be on the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 radar<\/h2>\n

According to Spotrac, Clowney\u2019s market value sits around a one-year, $5.7 million deal. Jones wouldn\u2019t have to stretch the budget, and Dallas could bring back a veteran leader who was one of the few bright spots on last season\u2019s abhorrent defense.<\/p>\n

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Clowney made it clear last season he was playing for his teammates and his family \u2014 not the money. Yes, money definitely factors into the equation, but that\u2019s exactly the kind of team-first presence Jones shouldn\u2019t hesitate to bring back.<\/p>\n

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He\u2019s not the Pro Bowler he once was, but there\u2019s still a lot of value here. Clowney started six games and appeared in 13 last season, finishing third on the team with 37 pressures and leading the defense with 8.5 sacks, proving that he can still contribute in a meaningful role.<\/p>\n

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The Cowboys needed anybody to pressure the opposing quarterback, and it wasn\u2019t in anyone\u2019s planner that Clowney would lead the pack in that department. Donovan Ezeiruaku showed real promise, and James Houston flashed on occasion, but Clowney didn\u2019t have much help.<\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be the flashiest signing, but the Cowboys haven\u2019t made many of those this offseason anyway. There\u2019s little downside in bringing Clowney back, especially at such a low cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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