Carolina Panthers, Defensive End
Age: 31-120d (Feb 14, 1993)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: US
College: South Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2014
- Contract Details
- Career Earnings
- Injuries
- Transactions
- Statistics
- Market Value
2024 Cap Hit
$6,000,000
2024 Cash
$10,000,000
Career Earnings
$85,057,740
2024-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Jadeveon Clowney signed a 2 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000. In 2024, Clowney will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, a signing bonus of $8,000,000 and a workout bonus of $90,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,000,000 and a dead cap value of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$12,000,000
Total GTD:
$12,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  | 31 | $6,000,000 | 2.35% | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $12,000,000 | ||||
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $10,000,000; $6,000,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2025 | | 32 | $14,000,000 | 5.12% | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $6,000,000 | ||||
| 2026 | | 33 | UFA | ||||||||
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Proration | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | | 31 | $1,210,000 | $4,000,000 | $700,000 | $90,000 | $6,000,000 | 2.35% | $12,000,000 |
PRE-6/1 RELEASE2024 Dead Cap: $12,000,000 2024 Savings: $-6,000,000
PRE-6/1 TRADE2024 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2024 Savings: $-2,000,000 What is a Pre-6/1 Release or Trade?
POST-6/1 RELEASE2024 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2025 Dead Cap: $4,000,000 2024 Savings: $-2,000,000
POST-6/1 TRADE2024 Dead Cap: $4,000,000 2025 Dead Cap: $4,000,000 2024 Savings: $2,000,000 What is a Post-6/1 Release or Trade? | |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 1 YR, $10,000,000; $6,000,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||||
| 2025 | | 32 | $8,525,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,275,000 | $200,000 | $14,000,000 | 5.12% | $6,000,000 |
PRE-6/1 RELEASE2025 Dead Cap: $6,000,000 2025 Savings: $8,000,000
PRE-6/1 TRADE2025 Dead Cap: $4,000,000 2025 Savings: $10,000,000 What is a Pre-6/1 Release or Trade?
POST-6/1 RELEASE2025 Dead Cap: $6,000,000 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Savings: $8,000,000
POST-6/1 TRADE2025 Dead Cap: $4,000,000 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Savings: $10,000,000 What is a Post-6/1 Release or Trade? | |
| 2026 | | 33 | UFA | ||||||||
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | | 31 | $1,210,000 | $8,000,000 | $90,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2025 | | 32 | $8,525,000 | - | $200,000 | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- $12M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2024 compensation + $2M of 2025 salary)
- 2024 Per Game Active Bonus: $41,176 ($700,000)
- 2025 Per Game Active Bonus: $75,000 ($1.275M)
- Sack Incentives for 8, 10, 12
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2022 Free Agent
Jadeveon Clowney signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $9,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000. In 2024, Clowney will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $4,800,000 and a dead cap value of $4,800,000.
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,250,000
Total GTD:
$9,250,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Jadeveon Clowney signed a 1 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000. In 2024, Clowney will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$7,000,000
Total GTD:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020
Jadeveon Clowney signed a 1 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $6,250,000 signing bonus, $11,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,500,000
Total GTD:
$11,500,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2014-2018 Rookie
Jadeveon Clowney signed a 4 year , $22,272,998 contract with the Houston Texans, including $14,518,544 signing bonus, $22,272,998 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,568,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $22,272,998
Average Salary:
$5,568,250
Signing Bonus:
$14,518,544
GTD at Sign:
$22,272,998
Total GTD:
$22,272,998
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$85,057,740
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| Injured | $11,308,908 | $11,308,908 | |
| 2015 | 22 |
| Active / active-pup | $5,062,045 | $16,370,953 | |
| 2016 | 23 |
| Active | $2,444,818 | $18,815,771 | |
| 2017 | 24 |
| Active | $3,457,227 | $22,272,998 | |
| 2018 | 25 |
| Active / Club Exercised | $13,311,000 | $35,583,998 | |
| 2019 | 26 |
| Retained Active / Franchise Tag | $7,000,000 $8,000,000 | $42,583,998 $50,583,998 | |
| 2020 | 27 |
| Injured | $12,718,750 | $63,302,748 | |
| 2021 | 28 |
| Active | $7,470,588 | $70,773,336 | |
| 2022 | 29 |
| Active | $9,779,404 | $80,552,740 | |
| 2023 | 30 |
| Active | $4,505,000 | $85,057,740 | |
| Total | $85,057,740 | $85,057,740 | ||||
| 2024 | 31 |
| Active | $10,000,000 | ||
| 2025 | 32 |
| Active | $10,000,000 | ||
| Total | $105,057,740 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
| 21 | $420,000 | $10,888,908 | $11,308,908 | $11,308,908 | |||||
| 2015 |
| 22 | $510,000 | $3,629,636 | $922,409 | $5,062,045 | $16,370,953 | ||||
| 2016 |
| 23 | $600,000 | $1,844,818 | $2,444,818 | $18,815,771 | |||||
| 2017 |
| 24 | $690,000 | $2,767,227 | $3,457,227 | $22,272,998 | |||||
| 2018 |
| 25 | $12,306,000 | $1,005,000 | $13,311,000 | $35,583,998 | |||||
| 2019 |
| 26 | $8,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 $8,000,000 | $42,583,998 $50,583,998 | |||||
| 2020 |
| 27 | $5,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $1,218,750 | $12,718,750 | $63,302,748 | ||||
| 2021 |
| 28 | $2,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $470,588 | $7,470,588 | $70,773,336 | ||||
| 2022 |
| 29 | $1,250,000 | $8,000,000 | $529,404 | $9,779,404 | $80,552,740 | ||||
| 2023 |
| 30 | $1,165,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $4,505,000 | $85,057,740 | ||||
| Total | $32,691,000 | $41,268,544 | $7,753,196 | $3,005,000 | $85,057,740 | $85,057,740 | |||||
| 2024 |
| 31 | $1,210,000 | $8,000,000 | $90,000 | $10,000,000 | |||||
| 2025 |
| 32 | $8,525,000 | $200,000 | $10,000,000 | ||||||
| Total | $42,426,000 | $49,268,544 | $7,753,196 | $290,000 | $3,005,000 | $105,057,740 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  | $14,526,000 | $21,518,544 | $5,534,454 | - | - | $1,005,000 | $42,583,998 |
| 1 |  | $8,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $8,000,000 |
| 1 |  | $5,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $1,218,750 | - | - | - | $12,718,750 |
| 2 |  | $3,750,000 | $12,500,000 | $999,992 | - | - | - | $17,249,992 |
| 1 |  | $1,165,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | - | $2,000,000 | $4,505,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TEN | 11 - 17 | Knee |
| 2021 | CLE | 15 - 16 | COVID-19 |
- Mar 27, 2024 Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
- Aug 18, 2023 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
- Mar 15, 2023 Designated a Post June 1st release by Cleveland (CLE)
- May 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- Jan 07, 2022 Fined $12,875 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Apr 14, 2021 Signed a 1 year $8million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- Sep 06, 2020 Signed a 1 year $13 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
- Aug 31, 2019 Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Houston (HOU) for Barkevious Mingo, Jake Martin and 2020 3rd round pick (#91 - traded)
- Mar 04, 2019 Signed a 1 year $15.967 million franchise tag by Houston (HOU)
- Jan 11, 2019 Fined $10,026 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Indianapolis (IND)
- Dec 28, 2018 Fined $40,110 Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (PHI)
- Dec 21, 2018 Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Sam Darnold (NYJ)
- Sep 21, 2018 Fined $10,026 Taunting against Tennessee (TEN)
- Dec 29, 2017 Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
- Apr 14, 2017 Houston (HOU) exercised a $12.306 million 5th-year option for 2018
- Jan 20, 2017 Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Tom Brad (NE)
- Oct 14, 2016 Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 06, 2014 Signed a 4 year $22.27 million contract with Houston (HOU)
- May 08, 2014 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2016 | | Excessive facemask against Minnesota (MIN) | $9,115 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | | Roughing the Passer against Tom Brad (NE) | $18,231 | |
| Dec 29, 2017 | | Excessive facemask against Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) | $9,115 | |
| Sep 21, 2018 | | Taunting against Tennessee (TEN) | $10,026 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | | Roughing the Passer against Sam Darnold (NYJ) | $20,054 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | | Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (PHI) | $40,110 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | | Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Indianapolis (IND) | $10,026 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | | Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Pittsburgh (PIT) | $12,875 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | 17 | 15 | 654 | 56.50 | 10 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2022 | CLE | 12 | 10 | 493 | 45.30 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2021 | CLE | 14 | 14 | 677 | 60.60 | 9 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2020 | TEN | 8 | 8 | 426 | 66.70 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | SEA | 13 | 11 | 624 | 57.00 | 3 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | HOU | 15 | 14 | 900 | 85.30 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2017 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 898 | 90.20 | 10 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2016 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 740 | 74.30 | 6 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2015 | HOU | 13 | 9 | 564 | 54.20 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2014 | HOU | 4 | 2 | 143 | 15.60 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $22,562,640
- Avg. Salary: $11,281,320
- NFL Rank: 197
- DE Rank: 15
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $10,000,000
- NFL Rank: 212
- DE Rank: 17
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jadeveon Clowney to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denico Autry | 3 | $21,500,000 | $7,166,667 | 30 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | 3 | $40,000,000 | $13,333,333 | 29 |
| Jarran Reed | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 30 |
| Robert Quinn | 5 | $70,000,000 | $14,000,000 | 29 |
| Averages | 3 | $35,125,000 | $9,750,000 | 29.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Clowney's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $32,712,120 | $10,904,040 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Clowney statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denico Autry 2019-2020 | 87.50 | 1.43 | 0.39 | 1.46 | 1.54 | 66.75 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence 2020-2021 | 69.70 | 2.17 | 0.41 | 2.17 | 2.35 | 89.85 |
| Jarran Reed 2021-2022 | 100.00 | 1.53 | 0.15 | 1.41 | 1.03 | 54.30 |
| Robert Quinn 2018-2019 | 93.75 | 1.70 | 0.60 | 1.37 | 1.87 | 68.95 |
| Average | 87.74 | 1.71 | 0.39 | 1.60 | 1.70 | 69.96 |
| Jadeveon Clowney 2022-2023 | 87.88 | 1.31 | 0.40 | 1.38 | 2.59 | 80.75 |
| Pct Change | 0.16 | -23.39 | 2.56 | -13.75 | 52.35 | 15.42 |
| Median Prime % Change | 1.36% | |||||
| Average Prime % Change | 5.56% | |||||
Calculated Market Value: Jadeveon Clowney
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $22,562,640 | $11,281,320 |
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TRANSACTIONS
Mar 27, 2024
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
Aug 18, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Mar 15, 2023
Designated a Post June 1st release by Cleveland (CLE)
May 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Jan 07, 2022
Fined $12,875 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 14, 2021
Signed a 1 year $8million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Sep 06, 2020
Signed a 1 year $13 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
Aug 31, 2019
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Houston (HOU) for Barkevious Mingo, Jake Martin and 2020 3rd round pick (#91 - traded)
Mar 04, 2019
Signed a 1 year $15.967 million franchise tag by Houston (HOU)
Jan 11, 2019
Fined $10,026 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Indianapolis (IND)
Dec 28, 2018
Fined $40,110 Roughing the Passer against Nick Foles (PHI)
Dec 21, 2018
Fined $20,054 Roughing the Passer against Sam Darnold (NYJ)
Sep 21, 2018
Fined $10,026 Taunting against Tennessee (TEN)
Dec 29, 2017
Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
Apr 14, 2017
Houston (HOU) exercised a $12.306 million 5th-year option for 2018
Jan 20, 2017
Fined $18,231 Roughing the Passer against Tom Brad (NE)
Oct 14, 2016
Fined $9,115 Excessive facemask against Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 06, 2014
Signed a 4 year $22.27 million contract with Houston (HOU)
May 08, 2014
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#1 overall)
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