Browns Eye Reunion With Clowney Amid Garrett Trade Talks

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry stated the team wants to sign veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

Heavy NFL - Jadeveon Clowney is a veteran pass rusher and 2014 No. 1 overall pick.

Heavy NFL - Jadeveon Clowney, Dallas Cowboys sacks leader

Heavy NFL - Jadeveon Clowney, 2014 No. 1 overall pick, former Baltimore Ravens edge rusher

NY Post - Jadeveon Clowney, veteran pass rusher

Heavy NFL - Cleveland Browns, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Browns are reportedly hosting Clowney to bolster their pass rush.

Heavy NFL - Clowney is reportedly close to signing with the Cleveland Browns after leading the Cowboys in sacks with 8.5 during the previous season.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns traded for DE Jared Verse, who won Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first two seasons in the NFL and was selected to two Pro Bowls.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns have the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, LB Carson Schwesinger, on their roster.

Heavy NFL - Clowney is close to signing with the Cleveland Browns after leading the Cowboys in sacks.

Heavy NFL - Clowney is close to signing with the Cleveland Browns.

NY Post - Clowney is visiting the Browns to explore a possible reunion.

Heavy NFL - The Browns are reportedly hosting Clowney to bolster their pass rush.

Heavy NFL - Clowney had an 8.5-sack season with the Cowboys.

WHERE:

NY Post - Cleveland Browns' facility

WHEN:

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns' veterans reported to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for training camp on July 29, 2026.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns will hold nine open practice sessions during training camp, beginning on July 31 and ending on Aug. 12.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns will hold nine open practice sessions during training camp, beginning on July 31 and ending on Aug. 12.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns' first preseason game is on Aug. 15 against the Bears, followed by home matchups with the Bills and Patriots on Aug. 22 and Aug. 27.

clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns will kick off the regular season on Sept. 13 against the Jaguars.

NY Post - Clowney's visit is scheduled for Wednesday.

Heavy NFL - Clowney's visit is also noted to be on Wednesday.

WHY:

Newsweek - The Browns are interested in a reunion with Clowney, who played with the team in 2021 and 2022 and knows offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Newsweek - The Browns are interested in a reunion with Clowney, who played with the team in 2021 and 2022 and is familiar with offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Heavy NFL - The Browns are reportedly considering Clowney to strengthen their pass rush following trade talks involving Myles Garrett.

Newsweek - The Browns are interested in a reunion with Clowney, who played with the team in 2021 and 2022 and is familiar with offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Heavy NFL - The Browns are considering bringing back Clowney to strengthen their pass rush.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Clowney is exploring a reunion through a visit to the team on Wednesday.

Heavy NFL - Clowney is exploring a reunion through a visit to the team.

NY Post - Clowney is exploring a reunion through a visit to the team.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to sign veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their pass rush as they host him for a visit. Clowney previously played with the Browns in 2021 and 2022, and he is familiar with offensive coordinator Todd Monken, which could make for a smooth reunion. The team's veterans have just reported to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for training camp, which began on July 29, 2026.