"While you could likely count the positives to come out of the defense on one hand, one win for the much-maligned Dallas defense was the performance of veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. After the Micah Parsons deal, the Cowboys signed the former number one overall pick to a one-year deal back in mid-September, hoping the veteran could be a good rotational pass rusher on their defense."
"To their surprise, Clowney ended up being the best performing player on the entire defensive unit, putting together one of the better seasons of his career. At age 32, the former South Carolina Gamecock recorded 40 total pressures, 29 QB Hurries, and nine sacks, all the most of any defender on Dallas' roster. Clowney also posted a very respectable 16.7% pass-rush win rate, the highest of any defender on the team,"
"On a pass rush unit that put together an extremely disappointing season, Clowney was the one player who had a consistent presence and was able to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The veteran finished the season with his best day of the year against the New York Giants, recording a season-high three sacks in the loss. After Dallas' season-ending loss to the Giants, Clowney made it clear he would be interested in re-signing with the Cowboys after a career-year."
The Dallas Cowboys finished with one of the worst defenses in recent NFL history, allowing 511 points and recording the worst defensive EPA/Play since 2020. Jadeveon Clowney, signed to a one-year deal in mid-September, emerged as the clear defensive standout. At age 32, he produced 40 total pressures, 29 QB hurries, and nine sacks, leading the team in each category. Clowney posted a 16.7% pass-rush win rate and an 80.6 pass-rush grade, the best of his career and top-15 in the NFL. Clowney expressed interest in re-signing, and retaining him should be a top offseason priority.
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