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Lamar Jackson had one word on a possible reunion with a former No. 1 pick
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The Baltimore Ravens might not be done adding pieces in free agency.

Three-time Pro Bowler defensive end Jadeveon Clowney recently said he would “definitely be open” to returning to Baltimore, and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had a simple one-word response when asked if he would want Clowney back.

“Definitely,” Jackson responded on X.

Clowney spoke highly of his lone season in Baltimore, so there could be some mutual interest there.

“They got a lot of good guys that I can relate to in that locker room. I’ll definitely be open to going back to Baltimore, playing with Lamar Jackson now. It was a great time for me,” Clowney said recently, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.

Clowney was selected first overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He spent five seasons in Houston before spending time with each of the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, and Cleveland Browns before coming to Baltimore in 2023.

Clowney then played the 202 season with the Carolina Panthers and signed with the Dallas Cowboys for 2025, playing in 13 games with 8.5 sacks in Dallas.

Clowney played in all 17 regular-season games with the Ravens in 2023, finishing with 9.5 sacks, which is tied for his career-high in a season.

It’s been a busy offseason for the Ravens already. John Harbaugh was fired after nearly two decades as the head coach and Jesse Minter was hired as his replacement.

Then, the Ravens agreed to acquire Maxx Crosby before backing out of the trade, only to sign pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million deal.

Clowney’s return could make sense for Baltimore, especially with Lamar Jackson being open to him coming back to the franchise.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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