{
  "id": 61963,
  "title": "'It was a no-brainer!': Jadeveon Clowney excited for return to Texans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/it-was-a-no-brainer-jadeveon-clowney-excited-for-return-to-texans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T23:53:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-brainer-jadeveon-clowney-excited-235307355.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jadeveon Clowney, the 2014 No. 1 overall pick, is thrilled to return to the Houston Texans after a seven-year absence. The defensive end, who could have signed with other teams for top dollar, opted to reunite with his hometown team for what he considers a \"no-brainer\" situation. \"For sure, I was so excited,\" Clowney told KRPC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. \"It was comfortable for me to do that.\" Signed to a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, Clowney returns to Reliant Stadium to join an elite pass rush led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. The decision to return was not solely financial but also a matter of legacy and chasing a Super Bowl. Clowney, who now has a lot of game left in him, expressed his desire to contribute to the team's success. He stated, \"I was looking forward to playing for DeMeco,\" adding that the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker is a \"pretty exciting coach to play for.\" Clowney also revealed his excitement to play alongside Anderson and Hunter as the No. 3 option, stating, \"I was excited about playing with those guys. Good defense, and I can help contribute and a good chance to chase a Super Bowl.\" The Texans' regular season kicks off against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.",
  "summary": "Jadeveon Clowney could have gotten paid to play elsewhere. But Clowney, who now returns to the Houston Texans after a seven-year hiatus, made it clear that returning to the place his career began.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jadeveon Clowney excited to return to Houston Texans.",
    "Signed one-year deal worth up to $8 million.",
    "Joining elite pass rush with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/61963.png",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}