NFL news: Cowboys signed Jadeveon Clowney 2 days after arrest

NFL veteran Jadeveon Clowney was arrested Sept. 12 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, two days prior to signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Clowney, 32, was arrested for trespassing and failure to identify, both misdemeanors charges, according to WSOC-TV 9.

Clowney was trying to park in a lot that was closed to parking but proceeded to park there despite being told that parking was not allowed, according to police reports. 

The three-time Pro Bowl defensive end signed with the Cowboys just two days after his arrest. Owner Jerry Jones announced the team had signed Clowney following the team’s thrilling overtime victory over the New York Giants in Week 2. 

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Jadeveon Clowney of the Carolina Panthers warms up before a preseason game against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 17, 2024. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

Clowney spent last season with the Carolina Panthers. In 14 games, all starts, he recorded 5½ sacks with 46 tackles and nine tackles for loss. 

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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) is chased down by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 22, 2024. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)

The Panthers signed Clowney to a two-year, $20 million contract in March 2024 but released him in May 2025 after just one season. 

Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, will enter the 12th season of his career. The Cowboys are the seventh team he has played for. 

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 1, 2024. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)

After being drafted by the Houston Texans, he spent five seasons there, one with the Seattle Seahawks, one with the Tennessee Titans, two with the Cleveland Browns, one with the Baltimore Ravens and one with the Panthers. 

In 140 career games, Clowney has 409 total tackles, 58 sacks, one interception, nine fumbles recoveries (three for a touchdown) and 108 tackles for loss. 

The Cowboys (1-1) next play the Chicago Bears (0-2) at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday. 

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