After the win over the New York Giants on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys announced they were signing veteran EDGE Jadeveon Clowney. The details of the contract were not disclosed until Monday, when it was reported as a team-friendly one-year deal worth $3.5 million. With that said, let's explore what Clowney brings to the Dallas Cowboys' defense.

Experience and Leadership

Clowney is officially the oldest player on the Cowboys at 32, which is relatively young compared to the rest of the world outside of football. The only player older than him is Dante Fowler Jr., who is 31, while the rest of the team is under 27. Clowney's age brings experience as a journeyman, having played for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers.

Although his career hasn't matched the expectations of a first overall pick, he has established himself as a versatile edge rusher in both 4-3 and 3-4 defensive schemes. He excels in both pass-rushing and run-stopping, leveraging a mix of speed, power and athleticism.

Despite facing injury challenges that have hindered his career, he has made a name for himself as a disruptive and relentless force on the edge. Since arriving in Dallas, he has made his veteran presence felt by offering guidance to younger edge rushers during practice and focusing on building relationships with both the younger players and fellow veterans. We can expect to see Clowney's impact on this team sooner rather than later, for sure

What Clowney Brings to the Cowboys

The former three-time Pro Bowler boasts a strong career and still has plenty to offer a team. This past Monday, he informed a Cowboys reporter that he has "a lot" remaining in the tank as he approaches his 12th NFL season.

In the previous season with his hometown Panthers, he achieved 5.5 sacks, 43 pressures (at a 13.4% rate) and 46 tackles (including 24 solo tackles). If he can replicate that level of performance in Dallas, I believe the pass rush will see a significant improvement.