Browns’ Jadeveon Clowney sent home after public criticism: ‘I need to be around somebody that believes in me’
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was sent home from the practice facility Friday morning after publicly criticizing the organization in an interview just a day earlier and will likely be sidelined for Sunday’s final regular season game. according to multiple reports.
Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowler, spoke bluntly about his situation with the Browns in an interview with Cleveland.com on Thursday, adding that after just his second season with the team he most likely won’t be back.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, #8, comes off a pass while under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, #90, in the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
“Ninety-five percent sure I’m not coming back,” Clowney told the paper. “But there’s still five percent, you never know what might happen.”
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“I just feel like I need to be around someone who believes in me and my ability,” he continued. “(It can’t be) just me believing in myself. I believe in myself more than anyone.”
Among the issues Clowney raised was the alleged preferential treatment he says the organization gives to star defensive end Myles Garrett, adding that he doesn’t have a problem with Garrett specifically.
Myles Garrett, #95 of the Cleveland Browns, takes the field in the first half against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images.)
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“You’re all trying to get somebody into the Hall of Fame when all that matters is winning,” he said in the interview. “Everybody came here for a reason, and we can all put on a show. I know I am.”
Clowney, who turns 30 next month, has missed several games this season with injury and a concussion. He has recorded just two sacks in 12 games this season, compared to a career-high 9.5 in 2017 with the Houston Texans.
Cleveland Browns Jadeveon Clowney, #90 of the Cleveland Browns, leaves the game after being injured against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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According to the Associated Press, Clowney is likely to sit out Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
