NASHVILLE – The Titans have added a big piece to their defense, and he's a player fans are very familiar with – defensive end/outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.
On Sunday, the team and the former Seahawks and Texans pass rusher officially agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
Clowney has been on the wish list for Titans fans ever since Titans General Manager Jon Robinson indicated the team had interest in the three-time Pro Bowler back in April.
In Tennessee, Clowney will be reunited with Titans Coach Mike Vrabel, who served as an assistant with the Texans prior to joining the Titans.
Clowney played his first five NFL seasons with the Texans before being traded to Seattle prior to the 2019 season.
Clowney, 27, has 32 sacks in six NFL seasons, including three sacks in 13 games last season. He added 1.5 sacks in Seattle's two playoff games.
But Clowney isn't just a pass rusher – he's a disruptive player vs the run as well.
Over the past four seasons (since 2016), Clowney is one of only three NFL players with at least 60 tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles and 150 quarterback pressures, per Sportradar. The others on the list are Aaron Donald and Chandler Jones. He ranks fourth in the NFL over those four seasons in tackles for loss with 60.
Vrabel coached Clowney when he worked as an assistant with the Texans, where Clowney was a three-time Pro Bowler. Clowney posted career-highs in sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (21) and quarterback hits (21) during the 2017 season, when Vrabel served as Houston's defensive coordinator.
"When I coached J.D., J.D. was prepared," Vrabel said earlier this offseason. "We did a lot with him and put him in a lot of different places to try and have him help us affect the game. And he played extremely hard. … We asked him to do a lot, and he did do a lot for us. I never had an issue with J.D.'s effort on the field."
Clowney was drafted first overall by the Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft after starring at South Carolina, where he was a two-time All-America and first-team All-SEC performer. Clowney was the 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year after tallying 13 sacks.
In the NFL, in addition to his 32 career sacks, Clowney has also recorded 236 tackles, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, 51 tackles for a loss, 14 pass deflections, one interception and four defensive touchdowns.
Per ESPN, Clowney's four defensive touchdowns over the last three seasons is third most in the NFL over that span and the most among defensive linemen.
In 2017, he was one of only two NFL players (Chandler Jones, Arizona) to register 20 or more tackles for loss and 20 or more quarterback hits.
Clowney joins a Titans pass rush that was bolstered back in March with the addition of veteran edge rusher Vic Beasley, a first-round pick (8th overall) of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft, who has 37.5 career sacks. Beasley was taken off the team's Non-Football Injury list over the weekend and added to the active roster.
The Titans also re-signed edge rusher Kamalei Correa earlier this offseason. Correa recorded sacks in six of the team's last eight games during the 2019 season.
Harold Landry, selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, is also back for his third NFL season after leading the Titans with nine sacks during the 2019 regular season. Landry added another sack during the postseason a year ago. Second-year linebacker Derick Roberson, who flashed during his rookie season, also returns.
The Titans kick off the 2020 season next Monday night in Denver.
A look at veteran DE Jadevion Clowney, who agreed to terms with the Titans on Sunday. (AP Photos)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during an NFL regular season football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 37-30. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) applies pressure to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) reacts during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Seattle won 27-24 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) runs back an interception for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals offensive guard J.R. Sweezy (64) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney (90) in action on defense during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 28-23. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) returns a fumble 10-yards for a score during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 27-24 in overtime. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) runs in pursuit as Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters (71) blocks during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 in Philadelphia. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 17-9. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) stands on the field against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 28-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) runs in an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) in action against Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. Seattle won 17-9. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Seattle Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney lies on the field during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) reacts to fans as he walks to the bench area after halftime during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 in Philadelphia. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 17-9. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Seattle Seahawks' Jadeveon Clowney (90) hits Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. Wentz was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is sacked by Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Titans, 57-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is sacked by Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is sacked by Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is sacked by Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Indianapolis. This is what the Texans envisioned when they selected the defensive end with the first overall pick in the 2014 draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, FIle)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler (6) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Texans won 20-7. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) during an NFL regular season football game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Denver. The Texans won, 19-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) chases after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Houston. Houston won 16-9. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during an NFL game on December 13, 2015. The Patriots defeated the Texans 27-6. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates a sack during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) and nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) hover over Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) after Clwoney sacked Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is to the right. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after a tackle with teammate Quintin Demps (27) during a Week 15 NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Houston. The Texans beat the Jaguars 21-20. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates with teammates J.J. Watt (99) and Whitney Mercilus (59) after a sack during a Week 14 NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday Dec. 13, 2015 in Houston. The Patriots beat the Texans 27-6. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Denver. Houston won 19-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) enters the field prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Kansas City won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Indianapolis won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
