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Houston Texans: 5 Possible Jadeveon Clowney trade partners

By Cody Williams

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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4. Philadelphia Eagles

In stark contrast to the first potential trade partner mentioned, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be more than fine in regards to their edge rushers. Brandon Graham is one of the most underrated defensive ends in the NFL while 2017 first-rounder Derek Barnett should start opposite him with Vinny Curry in a rotational role. Having said that, there are questions with that group.

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Barnett is coming off of a season-ending injury in the 2018 campaign and has not seen a full season as a starting defensive end yet in his career. Though his college pedigree and flashes seem to indicate that he can be effective in that role as a primary edge player, it’s not a given, especially coming off the injury. As such, if the Eagles want to make a big splash, trading for Clowney and pairing him with Graham would give Philly tremendous capability and stability at the position, getting back to the form that helped lead them to the Super Bowl LII win.

3. Buffalo Bills

There are certainly NFL teams in worse shape at the defensive end position than the Buffalo Bills. Both Trent Murphy and Jerry Hughes are effective players off the edge and Shaq Lawson is a solid player to bring in to spell either guy. While Murphy and Hughes are good players, though, Clowney would be an upgrade over either and give the Bills a truly scary blend of athleticism up front on defense.

Buffalo selected defensive tackle Ed Oliver, a physical marvel at the position, in the first round of the 2019 draft. Putting Clowney alongside Oliver on the defensive line would be a nightmare for opposing offenses trying to keep up with that level of speed and explosiveness. The Bills adding Clowney would be a move that could truly take the Buffalo defense to an elite level.

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