In 14 games last season, Clowney posted 46 tackles and 5.5 sacks with the Panthers. At 32, he could fill in as a short-term starter for an edge-needy team or come off the bench as an excellent depth at pass-rusher.

The Carolina Panthers released three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday afternoon, one year into his two-year deal. But it sounds like the linebacker is taking the setback on the chin—and wants the rest of the league to know he's still got it.