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Potential Jadeveon Clowney signing should not impact Browns draft plans

By Sam Penix

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks prior to the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Browns are rumored to have interest in his services with the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks prior to the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Browns are rumored to have interest in his services with the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

The Browns have been linked to star pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, but even if it does happen, a signing should not affect the team’s 2020 NFL Draft

2014 number one overall pick EDGE Jadeveon Clowney was hoping to cash in this offseason, reportedly seeking a long-term deal worth at least $20 million per year. But nearly a month after free agency opened, Clowney remains unsigned. He is now rumored to be willing to accept a short-term deal in an effort to rebuild his value and earn the long-term contract he’s been looking for. With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, is his landing spot becoming clearer, and could the Browns be involved?

Clowney has been linked to two teams most recently; the Tennessee Titans and the Browns. It seems unlikely that he’ll end up in Cleveland, but stranger things have happened. If Clowney does end up playing in brown and orange, he would be an upgrade over Olivier Vernon (although by how much remains to be seen), but he should not change how the team is approaching the defensive line in the Draft.

The contract length and amount is of course the main issue, but the Browns do make quite a bit of sense for Clowney on a short deal. The Titans would likely give Clowney a better chance at a Super Bowl this season (no championship hype for Cleveland this year), but in terms of setting himself up for a pay-day, Clowney’s best fit may be with the Browns.

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