Jadeveon Clowney Won’t Get Extension From Texans, To Hold Out For ‘Major Portion’ of Training Camp

Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle is reporting that Jadeveon Clowney and the Houston Texans are not expected to come to an agreement on a long-term extension before the July 15th deadline.

The defensive end hasn’t participated in any of the Houston Texans offseason program and will “likely” miss “at least a major portion of camp” but will not hold out during the regular season.

Status quo for Texans and unsigned franchise player Jadeveon Clowney, per sources. No deal happening prior to July 15 NFL deadline, will play this season under $15.9 million franchise tender. Not expected to miss any games, but likely to miss at least a major portion of camp

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 9, 2019

Clowney was hoping to land a mega-deal, much like Demarcus Lawrence and Frank Clark did during this offseason, but instead, he’ll play the 2019 season under the $15.9 million franchise tag.

Clowney appeared in 15 games during the 2018 season, amassing 47 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, one defensive TD, and a pass defense.

He was rated as the No. 9 overall edge defender out of 103 qualifying players by Pro Football Focus.