Clowney to 49ers? Seahawks Pass Rush in Crisis

0:00On April 5th, Seahawks just lost Ed rusher Boye Maif in free agency, leaving a big hole in their pass rush. Now an analyst from CBS Sports, Gare Padel, predicts veteran Jadevian Clowney won't come back to Seattle. Instead, he's calling for Clowney to sign with their NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers had the worst pass rush in 2025, among playoff teams, averaging just 1.18 sacks per game. Clowney's a proven guy who can chase quarterbacks and stop the run, plus heat ease pressure on injured stars like Nick Bosa and Mikel Williams. He even has chemistry with their new defensive tackle from last year in Dallas. Fans are buzzing because both teams have the cash. Clowney might go for $7 million or less in 2026. Seattle fans remember his solid 2019 stint there, where he disrupted plays despite constant double teams, like those five quarterback hits. On the 49ers, what makes it sting is Clowney thrived in a scheme just like Seahawks head coach Mike McDonald's.

1:03He balled out with the Ravens in 2023. When McDonald called defenses, if this prediction hits, it ramps up the division arms race, forcing Seattle to hunt draft gyms or other free agents to rebuild that edge.