And, just like that, rumors and theories about the Baltimore Ravens reacquiring Jadeveon Clowney have suddenly gone silent. It made sense at the time, the Carolina Panthers determined they’d move on after only a single season, and one of the game’s top mercenaries was a free agent again.

It was hard not to recall his success while on Baltimore’s roster. It was the best he had looked since 2017, his fourth season with the Houston Texans.

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Lo and behold. He even equaled his career high sack total. He was snubbed for a Pro Bowl nomination, but he certainly deserves it. So, naturally, the Flock would think about swooping in again, right?

The announcement never came. No one went off the rails. After all, Clowney signings could be announced towards training camp or the preseason. This time, however, the silence seems more telling than usual, and now, following a recent acquisition announcement, it feels like it may be time to retire the theory.

The Jadeveon Clowney discussions have all but died after the Ravens announced their recent signing.

The Ravens and every other NFL franchise are filling out their 90-man training camp rosters ahead of OTAs. Baltimore announced the signing of another edge rusher, a rookie free agent, Kaimon Rucker. This one didn’t get a ton of hype. That’s possibly the result of being dwarfed by the news of Derrick Henry’s extension and the NFL’s official schedule release that came later in the evening.

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No disrespect is intended, but Rucker, though talented, isn’t in Clowney’s class yet, so many in the ‘bring Jadeveon back’ camp continued to wait to hear the news that it had happened. But, again, things have been silent and seemingly stagnant, and it feels like that is how it will stay.

You never know. As previously mentioned, he’s often offered employment later rather than sooner. The Ravens didn’t acquire him until August 18, 2023. So let’s make long stories shorter. ‘Clowney watch’ hasn’t officially ended, but those in favor can’t rule out the idea that this ship has sailed.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens’ reunion with Jadeveon Clowney seems unlikely after signing