Texans pick up 5th-year option on Jadeveon Clowney

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have exercised the fifth-year option on defensive end Jadeveon Clowney’s contract.

Clowney was the first overall selection in the 2014 draft and was entering the final year of his original rookie contract.

As a first-round pick, he signed a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year, which the Texans have now picked up.

This past season was clearly Clowney’s finest, as he was selected for his first Pro Bowl and was named 2nd-team All-NFL.

His 16 tackles for loss led the Texans and ranked sixth overall in the NFL.

He helped lead the Houston defense to the being the stingiest in the NFL in yards allowed.

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