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Jadeveon Clowney is heading back to the AFC.
The free-agent defensive end is expected to sign with the Tennessee Titans, ESPN's Dianna Russini reported Saturday.
Clowney will reunite with Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who worked with the three-time Pro Bowler for four seasons in Houston as the Texans' linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
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There was some speculation the New England Patriots could pursue Clowney after losing several defensive playmakers to free agency (Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins, Elandon Roberts) or opt-outs (Dont'a Hightower, Patrick Chung) this offseason.
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The 27-year-old made $7 million in 2019 for the Seattle Seahawks, though, so perhaps the Patriots didn't want to pay up for the game-changing pass-rusher.
Clowney joins a strong Titans team that ousted the Patriots out of the 2019 postseason en route to the AFC Championship Game and are expected to be playoff contenders again in 2020.