After his impressive season with the Baltimore Ravens, Jadeveon Clowney is aiming to achieve similar success this year with the Carolina Panthers, his hometown team. The veteran pass rusher, originally from Rock Hill and a former standout at South Carolina, secured a lucrative two-year contract with the Panthers worth up to $24 million. Having excelled in Baltimore with 9.5 sacks, matching his career high, Clowney sees his time with the Ravens as his “Kobe Bryant year,” indicating a resurgence of his killer instinct. This designation stems from his desire to rebound after a challenging season with the Cleveland Browns, where he had conflicts and controversies. Clowney now looks forward to making his mark with the Panthers and continuing his strong performance on the field.
Clowney mentioned that he didn’t have a chance to respond due to someone else having the final word, so he just focused on working hard and training. He highlighted the importance of staying healthy, especially after completing his first full season since 2017. Clowney believes that staying on the field will allow him to showcase his abilities and have a successful season. He is optimistic about wearing No. 7 for the Panthers and aims to contribute to turning the team’s fortunes around in the competitive NFC South division.
