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Report: Saints are 'all-in' on landing Jadeveon Clowney

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/4/20

The 2020 NFL season is set to begin next week, and three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney has yet to sign a deal with a team.

That could all change soon, though, as ESPN's Dianna Russini reports that the New Orleans Saints are "all in" on landing the defensive end. The team is sending a member of their coaching staff to meet with Clowney in Houston.

The New Orleans Saints are all in on landing Jadeveon Clowney. Sources tell me they are sending a member of their coaching staff to Houston, where Clowney lives to meet and discuss why New Orleans is the best spot.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) September 4, 2020

The market for Clowney has cooled off in recent weeks, and it's probably because his asking price is in the $17 million per season range. However, the Saints are trying to win their first Super Bowl since 2010, and signing Clowney, no matter the price tag, will put them in a better position to accomplish that goal.

It's no surprise the Saints now are showing interest in the 27-year-old. Wide receiver Michael Thomas lobbied for the club to sign Clowney earlier in the offseason.

The Saints aren't the only team who has shown interest in Clowney, though. The Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans were reportedly interested in him earlier this summer, though nothing materialized from that interest.

In 13 games with Seattle last season, Clowney recorded three sacks, 21 solo tackles, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 13 quarterback hits. If he signs with New Orleans he'll be joining a defensive unit that includes the likes of Cameron Jordan, Malcolm Brown, Kiko Alonso, Demario Davis and Marshon Lattimore.

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