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Jadeveon Clowney Undergoes Surgery, Expected To Miss Start Of 2015

By Jack Crosby

Nov 23, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did not have the rookie year a lot thought he would, and his second year will be affected now as well. 

According to a report from Adam Schefter, Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney underwent microfracture surgery on Monday and is expected to miss the start of the 2015 season, as his recovery is expected to take up to nine months.

Clowney was selected No. 1 overall by the Texans back in June at the 2014 NFL Draft and he was expected to come in and make an immediate impact on the Houston defense by transitioning to the outside linebacker spot in Romeo Crennel’s 3-4 defense.

Texans general manager Rick Smith confirmed the news of the surgery.

“He had microfracture surgery,” general manager Rick Smith said via the Houston Chronicle. “It’s a pretty extensive rehab period. We’re hoping to have him back for the start of the season.”

Smith then pointed out that the injury Clowney suffered in the opener had some more damage involved than most originally thought.

“The original injury he suffered on opening day wasn’t just limited to the lateral meniscus. He also had some cartilage damage, as well.”

The good news for the Texans is that Clowney is young enough to make a full recovery, however they don’t want to rush anything with a player that they’ve invested so much in.

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