Lamar Jackson is ready for a defensive reunion. The star quarterback recently made his feelings known about bringingJadeveon Clowney back to the Baltimore Ravens. This endorsement came after Clowney voiced his desire to play for the AFC North powerhouse once again.
The veteran pass rusher recently spoke withAaron Wilson of KPRC2 about his future. Clowney enjoyed his previous time in Baltimore. He praised the team culture and the locker room. He mentioned how much he liked playing with his former teammates.
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Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and center Tyler Linderbaum (64) celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Clowney said he would “definitely be open” to returning to the Ravens. He specifically noted the bond he shared with the players. “They got a lot of good guys that I can relate to in that locker room,” Clowney explained.
Lamar Jackson wasted no time responding to this news. When a fanasked on X if he wanted the defender back, Jackson had a short answer. “Definitely,” Jackson responded on X. This simple post quickly went viral among the Ravens flock.
LAMAR YOU WANT JADAVEON BACK? pic.twitter.com/0cAfzBUaKm
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The Ravens have already been active this offseason. The team hired Jesse Minter to replace John Harbaugh. They also signed Trey Hendrickson to a massive 4-year, $112 million deal. Adding Clowney would further strengthen an already dangerous defensive front.
Clowney has a long history in the NFL. The Houston Texans took him first overall in 2014. He played there for five years before joining Seattle, Tennessee, and Cleveland. He eventually landed in Baltimore for the 2023 football season.
During that year, Clowney proved he still has elite talent. He played in every regular-season game. He finished with 9.5 sacks. That number tied his career high. His presence helped the Ravens maintain a top-ranked defense all year.
After leaving Baltimore, Clowney played for the Carolina Panthers. He then spent the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys. He recorded 8.5 sacks in thirteen games for Dallas. Now he is looking for a familiar place to continue his career.
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The veteran defender is known for big plays and even bigger celebrations. During a Week 18 game on January 6, 2024, Clowney sacked Mason Rudolph. This play was very important for his bank account. It triggered a $750,000 contract incentive for the season.
Clowney celebrated for over 30 seconds on the field. He hopped around and waved his arms. His teammate Brent Urban joined in. Urban mimed throwing cash onto Clowney. This sack increased his total season bonus from $1 million to $1.75 million.
Michael Pierce joked that it might be a record for the longest celebration. Clowney admitted he did not realize it was a sack at first. Once his teammates told him, he started turning it up. Now, fans hope to see those dances back in Baltimore.