The Browns released Clowney on Wednesday, the team announced.
This is a pure bookkeeping move, as Clowney's contract was already set to end. Cleveland is just spreading out the cap hit, making him a post-June 1 cut. Clowney recorded just two sacks in 12 games opposite Myles Garrett last season. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 Draft will be looking for his fifth team this offseason. Clowney has just 43 career sacks across 109 games.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Won't play Week 18
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Clowney (coach's decision) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The Browns' decision to hold Clowney out for the season finale comes as little surprise after he was sent home from practice Friday following his comments suggesting that he was already planning on leaving Cleveland in free agency this offseason. Alex Wright is expected to start at defensive end in place of Clowney, who finishes his lone season in Cleveland with 28 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in 12 appearances.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Status for Sunday in question
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Clowney was sent home from practice Friday after making inflammatory statements regarding the Browns organization and his future with the team, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Per Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram, head coach Kevin Stefanski has come to a decision on whether Clowney will play in Sunday's season finale against the Steelers, but Stefanski isn't ready to share that decision yet. Clowney will most likely be asked to stay home, allowing rookie Alex Wright to start, though official confirmation of such a move may not come until closer to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Playing Sunday
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Clowney (concussion/illness) is active Sunday against the Commanders, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Clowney was unable to practice Thursday, leaving the veteran's status for Week 17 in doubt. However, he has cleared the league's concussion protocols, and his ability to play will certainly bolster the Browns' pass rush against Washington.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Questionable for New Year's matchup
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Clowney (concussion/illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney downgraded from limited activity Wednesday to not practicing Thursday due to both a concussion and an illness, putting him at risk of missing a second consecutive contest this weekend versus New Orleans. Should the veteran eventually be ruled out, Alex Wright and Chase Winovich will likely split defensive end reps with each other opposite Myles Garrett.
Clowney (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Clowney was on the practice field for the first time since leaving the Week 15 win over the Ravens. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski would not say for certain that Clowney will be ready to go this week against Washington.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Won't return
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Clowney (head) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's matchup against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney went to the locker room before halftime and was evaluated for a head injury. The star pass rusher has since been ruled out, which should open up more snaps for Alex Wright. Clowney will end the contest with one assisted tackle.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Exits Saturday's game
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Clowney (head) is being evaluated by team physicians after sustaining a blow to the head during Saturday's game versus Baltimore, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney went to the locker room with training staff just before halftime, and he's now questionable to return. Rookie third-rounder Alex Wright should see more snaps until the three-time Pro Bowler can return.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Returns to action
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Clowney had one quarterback hit and played 23 snaps (36 percent) in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Ravens in Week 7.
Clowney missed three of the last four weeks with multiple ailments but wasn't ready for a regular workload. The edge rusher entered Sunday's game with a 67 percent share of snaps on the season.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Questionable to play in Week 7
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Clowney (ankle/knee/elbow) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney remains a question mark heading into Week 7, and he could be set for a second straight absence this weekend. The defensive lineman has dealt with a plethora of injuries this season. If he can't go Sunday, Alex Wright stands to operate in a significant role again.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Ruled out against Patriots
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Clowney (ankle/knee/elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against New England, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Clowney dealt with several injuries prior to Sunday's Week 6 matchup, and he'll be held out for at least one game while he recovers. Alex Wright will likely see increased work on the Browns' defensive line Sunday.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Records five tackles in loss
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Clowney registered five tackles, including one for a loss, in Week 5's 30-28 loss to the Chargers.
Clowney returned to action after missing two weeks with an ankle injury. He played 52 of 71 (73 percent) of the defensive snaps, which is greater than his season share of 67 percent.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Suiting up Week 5
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Clowney (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Clowney was optimistic regarding his availability for the Browns' Week 5 matchup and will be active for the first time since Week 2. He'll return as a key pass rusher along the defensive line, as he has tallied 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble in his 75 snaps this season.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Questionable for Week 5
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Clowney (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned to the field in a limited capacity Friday. The 29-year-old has missed the last two games due to his ankle injury but will have a chance to suit up for Sunday's Week 5 tilt. If Clowney is held out, Alex Wright and Isaac Rochell will likely see increased playing time once again.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Will not play Week 4
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Clowney (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Clowney did not practice all week, and he will be left on the sidelines for a second straight contest. With fellow defensive end Myles Garrett (shoulder/biceps) also out Sunday, the Browns will need a couple players to step up in the pass rush department.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Officially questionable
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Clowney (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney wasn't spotted at practice Friday and will now officially carry a questionable tag into the Browns' Week 4 game. After missing last week's win over the Steelers, the 29-year-old looks likely to be absent again Sunday. If he's a no-go, Alex Wright will seen an increased workload for a second straight week.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Ruled out for Week 3
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Clowney (ankle) won't play Thursday against the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Clowney was spotted in a walking boot after Cleveland's Week 2 loss to the Jets, and the short turnaround won't afford the pass rusher enough time to get healthy. Prior to getting hurt, Clowney had two solo tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against New York, with the last three all coming on the same play. Clowney's next opportunity to take the field will come in Week 4 against the Falcons.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Spotted in walking boot
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Clowney (ankle) was in a walking boot after Sunday's loss to the Jets, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Clowney left Week 2 action in the third quarter and was unable to return. Although the walking boot doesn't necessarily equate to anything significant, it certainly isn't a positive sign, either. With the Browns on a short week and playing Thursday against the Steelers, Clowney will need to heal quickly if he's going to play.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: Injures ankle Sunday
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Clowney (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jets, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Clowney had to make his way to the medical tent on Cleveland's sideline after he went down with a non-contact ankle injury in the third quarter Sunday. The 29-year-old pass rusher remained on the sideline until heading to the Browns' locker room at the end of this quarter. Clowney now will have a four-day turnaround to get healthy again before Thursday's game against Pittsburgh.
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Browns' Jadeveon Clowney: No practice Wednesday
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Clowney (illness/elbow) didn't practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Clowney continues to periodically sit out practices, this time labeled with an illness and elbow injury. It's unclear if these absences are just rest, or if he's actually in danger of missing Week 1. If Clowney doesn't return to practice in at least some capacity Thursday or Friday, it won't bode well for his availability for Sunday's contest against the Panthers.
