Overview

• Dallas signed Clowney on September 14 to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, a move announced by owner Jerry Jones.
• Clowney said he expects to play Sunday against the Bears and has no predetermined snap count.
• In his first practices, he was seen coaching younger edge rushers, drawing notice for early leadership.
• Clowney said Kenny Clark’s arrival influenced his decision to join, citing the interior help as a draw.
• The signing follows the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay and early defensive struggles, with analysts calling the unit a work in progress that Clowney could help stabilize.