Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was arrested in his hometown of Rock Hill, S.C., just days before signing with the Dallas Cowboys.
Authorities said the 32-year-old three-time Pro Bowler was taken into custody in York County for trespassing and failure to identify — both misdemeanors — after attempting to park in a private apartment lot. According to WSOC, Clowney said he was visiting his aunt, but police said he was not permitted to park there. He was arrested after reportedly refusing to show identification.
Clowney downplayed the incident Friday, telling the Cowboys’ official website: “Man, that’s been going on my whole life down there. It ain’t nothing new. Just move on from it. I’m here now.”
Drafted No. 1 overall in 2014 by the Texans, Clowney made three straight Pro Bowls (2016–18) before stints with the Seahawks, Titans, Browns, and most recently the Panthers. Last season in Carolina, he recorded 5.5 sacks, 46 tackles, and nine tackles for loss in 14 games.
The Cowboys signed Clowney following their 40-37 Week 2 win over the Giants to bolster their pass rush after trading Micah Parsons to the Packers.
“He has been an outstanding player, and he’ll add some real depth,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. “It’s the kind of move we make so we can maximize our chances to win now.”
