Jadeveon Clowney

The Seahawks and the Texans have closed a deal on Jadeveon Clowney. In exchange for Clowney, the Seahawks are dealing defensive end Barkevius Mingo, linebacker Jacob Martin, and their 2020 third-round pick.

Fantasy Impact

The Seahawks defense will be a force in the NFC West with Clowney joining the fold.

The Seahawks and the Texans have agreed to terms on a deal that would send Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle. The deal appears imminent, but there are still physicals involving Clowney and other players that need to be passed prior to completion.

Fantasy Impact

The Seahawks defense is in store for a massive upgrade if Clowney is dealt their way.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports tweeted Saturday morning that the Seahawks and Texans have parameters in place on a trade that will send disgruntled pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle. Glazer reports that the deal is contingent on Clowney and “other players involved” passing physicals.

Fantasy Impact

Clowney is on his way to take a physical with the Seahawks, per Glazer. The former first overall pick has missed all of training camp and offseason activities while refusing to sign his franchise tender. Clowney has played all five of his seasons with the Texans, making the Pro Bowl in each of the last three while recording 29 career sacks. There is no word yet on who the other player(s) involved are, but speculation indicates an offensive lineman will be heading from Seattle to Houston as part of the deal.

Jadeveon Clowney has expressed that he would like to be traded to either the Philadelphia Eagles or Seattle Seahawks after ruling out the Miami Dolphins as a possible landing spot.

Fantasy Impact

The Seahawks in particular could use someone like Clowney especially with the departure of Frank Clark. Clowney is willing to miss some regular season games if need be, considering he is not happy with how contract negotiations have been going with the Texans. We'll see if a trade is in the works with either Philadelphia or Seattle in the upcoming days leading to the regular season.

Jadeveon Clowney has told several sources that he is prepared to miss games this season and will not necessarily sign with any team by Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

It's not a surprising development as the Pro-Bowl defensive lineman continues his holdout in pursuit of a longterm deal with Houston or a trade to another team. At this point, he has not signed his franchise tender and holds the leverage with Houston in negotiations.