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Cowboys sign All-Pro pass rusher after thrilling win over New York Giants

The Dallas Cowboys are adding to their defense after Week 2's win over the New York Giants, with Jadeveon Clowney signing after days of flirtation.
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sidelines before the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sidelines before the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Cowboys secured the first win of the Brian Schottenheimer era on Sunday with a thrilling 40-37 overtime win over the New York Giants in Week 2's home opener.

And after the game, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed that the defense is adding a former No. 1 overall pick and three-time Pro Bowler to the mix.

Jones told reporters that defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is signing with the Cowboys after spending last season with the Carolina Panthers. He had visited Arlington earlier in the week but did not immediately come to an agreement on a deal with Dallas.

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“He’ll add some real depth. He’s very credible. He’ll help us," Jones said, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Clowney was originally the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He's also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.

NFL insider Ed Werder said Friday that the Cowboys were high on Clowney and wanted to reach a deal.

"The Cowboys want Clowney," Werder wrote on X on Friday. "They’re attempting to persuade him to want them. Seems like difference in determining his value. Got paid big by Panthers last season."

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Clowney adds a veteran presence to the defensive line but Dallas will need to figure things out in the secondary after getting torched by Giants quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday.

The Cowboys will visit the Chicago Bears in Week 3.

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Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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