The Ravens have added a professional pass rusher to the roster after Ian Rapoport reported that Jadeveon Clowney will ink a one-year deal.
Another year, another late addition of pass-rush help: This time, the #Ravens are signing Jadeveon Clowney to a 1-year deal, giving them a key situational rusher. He’ll complement Odafe Oweh and David Ojabo off the edge. pic.twitter.com/B3JJApZR7v
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 18, 2023
Clowney was the top pass-rusher still available and will look to be more consistent after a frustrating end to his tenure in Cleveland.
Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald can only hope he gets the Clowney that logged nine sacks and 32 quarterback pressures while rushing opposite Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett in 2021.
Clowney met with Baltimore and Jacksonville last week and chose the AFC North franchise with the most consistent culture and chance to make a long playoff run.
Here’s an instant analysis of the move.