SOURCE Adam Schefter: Cowboys Sign 3-Time Pro Bowl DE Right After Thrilling Comeback vs. Giants

Dallas, TX – September , 2025

The Dallas Cowboys aren’t wasting a single moment after their rollercoaster start to the season. Right after pulling off a heart-stopping 40-37 overtime victory against the New York Giants in Week 2, Adam Schefter has confirmed that the Cowboys have officially signed veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, a former No. 1 overall pick and three-time Pro Bowler.

The timing couldn’t be more dramatic. Coming off a gritty comeback win, Dallas is still looking for answers on defense after trading away superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to Green Bay earlier this summer. In Week 1’s loss to Philadelphia, the Cowboys’ front managed just one sack, leaving glaring questions about their ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.

Clowney, 32, may not be Parsons, but he brings proven production and immediate depth to the rotation. With 58 career sacks, 103 tackles for loss, and 3 Pro Bowl nods, Clowney has carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most disruptive run defenders who can still get after the passer.

Owner Jerry Jones described the deal as a move made “to strengthen the roster right now.” Clowney is expected to rotate alongside DeMarcus Lawrence, Sam Williams, Marshawn Kneeland, and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku, giving the Cowboys a deeper arsenal heading into Week 3 against Baltimore.

Having played for the Texans, Seahawks, Browns, Ravens, and Panthers, Clowney now enters his sixth NFL team — and arguably the biggest stage of his career. With Dallas boasting the second-most cap space in the league ($37.5M), money wasn’t an obstacle. Reports suggest the deal is likely a short-term contract designed to maximize his impact this season.

Clowney’s Recent Performance

• 2023 (Ravens): 9.5 sacks, 44 tackles, 2 forced fumbles — his best season in years.

The Cowboys believe he still has plenty left in the tank. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who previously worked with Clowney in Seattle, was reportedly instrumental in pushing the move forward.

This is more than just a roster addition — it’s a signal. Dallas is all-in, even after an emotional week that saw a heartbreaking loss to Philly followed by an epic overtime win against the Giants. With the Ravens looming next, the Cowboys needed more muscle up front, and they got it.

For a fan base still buzzing from Sunday night’s win, the news hits like a thunderclap: help is on the way, and the fight isn’t slowing down.