NFL insider picks two landing spots for Jadeveon Clowney

Free-agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney still hasn't signed a deal for the 2020 season, and he isn't in any rush to do so. 

The 27-year-old entered free agency searching for a $20 million per year deal, but has quickly realized he won't make close to that with his next contract. As such, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer believes Clowney will make his decision based on fit and identified two potential landing spots for the three-time Pro Bowler.

“The ship sailed on him getting the big contract,” Breer said in an interview with Madelyn Burke, as transcribed by Sports Illustrated. “Too many needs have been filled across the league. Too much cap space has been used up. So if you’re Jadeveon Clowney I think you go to a place where you know you’re gonna be able to play well. Going back to Seattle would be one option. The scheme fits you. They know you. Maybe a place like Tennessee where you’ve got a connection on the coaching staff. Mike Vrabel was his position coach for four years in Houston. You go to a place where you can set yourself up for success. Hope that you have a big year in 2020. And again, just like (free agent) Cam (Newton), come back in 2021. Hoping you can hit it big financially then.”

Clowney returning to Seattle was recently labeled as "unlikely," but things could change if he lowers his asking price from the $17 million he already lowered it to. As for Vrabel and the Titans, they've voiced their interest in Clowney over the course of the offseason, but nothing has been agreed upon as of mid-May.

While he's requesting a boatload of money, many teams have also held off on signing Clowney due to the inability to conduct in-person medical examinations due to the coronavirus pandemic. With his lengthy injury history, it seems organizations are willing to be more patient on getting a deal done with the veteran.