{"id":178178,"date":"2024-06-18T11:46:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=178178"},"modified":"2024-06-18T11:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:46:14","slug":"carolina-panthers-defender-jadeveon-clowney-security-contract-extension-recruitment-stephon-gilmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/18\/carolina-panthers-defender-jadeveon-clowney-security-contract-extension-recruitment-stephon-gilmore\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers Big-Name Signee Trying to Recruit Top Free-Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jadeveon Clowney<\/a> provides a sense of security, for<\/span>\u00a0himself and his new NFL franchise.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After signing four consecutive\u00a0one-year contracts, Clowney agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers<\/a> on March 27\u00a0and came \u201chome\u201d saddled with what he craved: a multi-year deal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Panthers\u2019 new outside linebacker highlighted the plethora of offseason roster moves executed by first-year general manager Dan Morgan. The presence of the 2014 first-overall draft choice gives the rebuilding roster a proven, All-Pro-caliber presence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The two-year, $20 million contract also offers the Rock Hill, S.C., native an extended audition for what he wants next: a multi-season extension.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year I sign, I work for the next contract,\u201d Clowney said on June 11 following a mandatory minicamp workout at the practice field behind Bank of America Stadium. “I don\u2019t want to be out of this league. My next thing is making sure I stay here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m at home. That’s a big relief.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bouncing back in 2023, a mostly healthy Clowney recorded 9.5 sacks for the Baltimore Ravens. He is expected to register similar totals as the featured edge for the Panthers, who are coming off a league-worst 2-15 season. NFL players are on break until training camps open in late July. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI feel great right now,\u201d Clowney said looking to the future. \u201cI\u2019ll play as many more years as I can get out (of) my bed and have fun. Ain\u2019t in no rush to quit. Four or five (years)? Who knows?\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If Clowney delivers as a recruiter, Morgan could have another reason to ink him to an extension.<\/span><\/p>\n

Panthers Big-Name Signee Trying to Recruit Top Free-Agent <\/span><\/h2>\n

Friendly Help <\/span><\/h3>\n

When he staged his initial Panthers press conference, Clowney mentioned the behind-the-scenes work he is engaging in to lure former high school teammate Stephon Gilmore<\/a> back to Carolina. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A free-agent cornerback, Gilmore is familiar with the Panthers’ franchise. He joined them as a 2021 trade acquisition and earned Pro Bowl honors. Entering his 13th season, Gilmore has compiled 561 tackles and 31 interceptions.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clowney, who also played with Gilmore at South Carolina, said the old friends remain in contact and that he would be willing to help negotiate a deal. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Oh yeah, that\u2019s my guy, I talk to him all the time,” Clowney said. \u201cJust come on and sign with the Panthers and be up here with me.\u201d <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite his willingness to act as a surrogate agent, Clowney understands Gilmore has \u201coptions\u201d and the decision “will come down to money,” Clowney said. <\/span>\u201cI stay out of it, let him do his thing.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I just hope and pray he ends up here with me. But it\u2019s fun. It\u2019s fun. Like I said, just talking to him and just picking his brain. He got options. When you got options, it\u2019s even funner. So, I\u2018m just ready to see where he ends up.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2066@Panthers<\/a>\u2069 OLB Jadeveon Clowney discusses his @NFL<\/a> recruiting practices of CB Stephon Gilmore \u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hvhLNOZsFY<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jeff Hawkins (@WriterHawkins) June 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n