{"id":190060,"date":"2024-09-17T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=190060"},"modified":"2024-09-17T07:02:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:02:45","slug":"panthers-could-trade-jadeveon-clowney-chiefs-ravens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/09\/17\/panthers-could-trade-jadeveon-clowney-chiefs-ravens\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs, Ravens Could Fight Over Panthers Trade Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Carolina Panthers effectively admitted this won’t be their year when they benched Bryce Young for Andy Dalton<\/a>, which means they could look to trade big-name veterans like Jadeveon Clowney. A free agent signee, Carolina spent big on the veteran as they tried to replace the departed Brian Burns<\/a>. Clowney has yet to record a sack with his new team, but it’s worth pointing out that he recorded a career-high 9.5 sacks last year with the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n

The Panthers signed Jadeveon Clowney to a two-year deal, but that doesn’t mean they won’t trade him. Now in his age-31 season, Clowney is closer to the end of his career than the beginning and probably won’t be any good by the time the Panthers are ready to compete. Carolina can clear $2 million in cap this year while clearing $10 million in 2025, and teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs should be interested in landing the veteran.<\/p>\n

Panthers Could Trade Jadeveon Clowney to Chiefs, Ravens<\/h2>\n

If any team knows how to get the most out of Jadeveon Clowney in a trade, it’s the Baltimore Ravens. The former first-overall pick had a remarkable season in Baltimore, playing a pivotal role on the league’s best defense while recording 9.5 sacks, 43 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, and 19 quarterback hits. While he left in free agency, the Ravens would’ve loved to keep him around. Unfortunately, salary cap concerns meant they couldn’t match Carolina’s two-year, $20 million offer<\/a>. Fortunately for them, they could get him at a reduced rate for just the cost of a draft pick.<\/p>\n

Carolina already handed out his $8 million signing bonus and two game checks, which means these numbers will not impact Baltimore’s salary cap. A Jadeveon Clowney trade would come with a roughly $2 million cap hit in 2024, which the Ravens can easily afford. Nnamdi Madubuike remains elite<\/a>, but Baltimore could use another edge rusher to dig themselves out of their 0-2 hole, especially considering Kyle Van Noy’s injury<\/a>. Finding good pass rushers at this stage of the season isn’t easy, and Clowney shouldn’t need any time to adjust to the new defense.<\/p>\n

Chiefs Powering Up<\/h3>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 3 with a 2-0 record but a +8 point differential. They’re two close breaks away from being 0-2, which means they’re not the clear best team in football. There is no such thing as a perfect roster, and Kansas City should consider a Jadeveon Clowney trade to bolster a defense that might need some help in 2024.<\/p>\n

Chris Jones is still his usual reliable self<\/a>, as he’s already recorded 1.5 sacks in the first two games. Ditto for former first-round pick George Karlaftis<\/a>, as he remains productive despite only recording 0.5 sacks thus far. Unfortunately, 2023 first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah<\/a> continues to disappoint, which means this team could use someone to fill the starting spot opposite Karlaftis. Michael Danna is a decent edge rusher, but a Jadeveon Clowney trade would give this team two above-average edge rushers to pair with superstar Chris Jones. Seeing as passing attacks across the league are struggling, a strong defense could ensure no team can match the offensive firepower of Patrick Mahomes.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Jim Dedmon – USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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