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Jadeveon Clowney Rumors: Browns Have Offered Star DE Richest Free-Agent Contract

Free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney could become a Cleveland Brown, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

During an appearance with ESPN Cleveland's The Next Level with Emmett & Jerod, Schefter said that the Browns have offered Clowney "the most money to date":

Earlier this week, Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson labeled the Browns as the "front-runner" to land the 2014 No. 1 overall pick (37-second mark):

Clowney played for the Seattle Seahawks last season. The 27-year-old recorded one interception—the first of his career, which he returned for a touchdown—two fumble recoveries, three sacks, four forced fumbles, 13 quarterback hits and 31 tackles across 13 regular-season games.