Patriots Target Clowney for Edge Rusher

0:00It's March 27. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. The New England Patriots stand out as one of the few teams with plenty of salary cap room and a clear plan to chase a top defensive end in free. Agency. Fresh off their own Super Bowl push, they won a proven pass rusher to strengthen the defense before the 2026 season. To Davey Unclowney, the former number one overall pick, tops the list as a strong match. Clowney entered the league back in 2014 and has climbed the all-time sack leaderboard over the years. Now headed for his 18th, the 33-year-old veteran just wrapped up a solid eight-and-a-half sack season with the Dallas Cowboys in, 2025. He has already earned more than $100 million in his career. Analysts praise how Clowney still handles both run defense and pass rushing at an elite level. First like the Buffalo Bills did by landing Von Miller to fuel their championship goals, the Patriots could use him to build on their contender status.

1:03Experts call him the top remaining free agent option for New England. Other names like a keen messador, a 25-year-old standout for Miami, also appeal as quick impact players for this win-now group. Still, Clowney's experience and production make him a smart, affordable target without breaking the bank. With free agency heating up, the Patriots hold the flexibility to land that ed rusher and keep their momentum rolling into another big year.