Jadeveon Clowney’s Recent Arrest and Cowboys Contract
Defensive player Jadeveon Clowney was taken into custody just days before officially signing with the Dallas Cowboys.
In Rock Hill, South Carolina, which is Clowney’s hometown, authorities reported that he attempted to park in a private apartment lot. This information was shared by WSOC.
Clowney, who is 32 years old, faced charges of trespassing and other minor offenses, both classified as misdemeanors.
As per WSOC, Clowney explained that he was in the parking lot to visit his aunt, but law enforcement indicated the area was not open for public parking.
His arrest reportedly occurred during a dispute with officers, after he declined to provide his identification.
On Friday, Clowney reassured fans through the Cowboys’ official platform that he wasn’t particularly troubled by the incident.
“It’s just part of my life. Nothing new there. Just moving forward. I’m here now,” Clowney remarked.
Drafted first overall by the Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft, Clowney spent five seasons in Houston, attending the Pro Bowl three times from 2016 to 2018.
Following his time with the Texans, he played for a few different teams, most recently the Panthers last season.
During his 14 games in Carolina, Clowney recorded 5.5 sacks and made 46 tackles.
The Cowboys obtained Clowney after trading Mika Parsons to the Packers, looking to enhance their pass rush after a victory over the Giants.
“He’s an exceptional player and will offer significant depth,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated. “His reliability will be a great benefit. We’ve structured our roster in ways that allow these types of acquisitions.”
Since the Parsons trade in late August, Jones has defended his decision, drawing parallels to the Cowboys’ strategic moves in the past that led to multiple Super Bowl victories.
“We’re seeing an increase in allocations, which is promising,” Jones also shared with fans.
The Cowboys are set to face the Bears, who have yet to win a game this season, in Chicago on Sunday.
