Report: Clowney willing to hold out into regular season

Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is reportedly unafraid to miss regular-season games and is frustrated with the team for entertaining trade offers, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Clowney was franchise-tagged earlier this offseason but has yet to sign the one-year tender worth $15.9 million.

It was reported Tuesday that Clowney met with Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores amid speculation he could be traded to the team. The Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks are also rumored to be potential suitors; however, he cannot be moved until he signs his franchise tender. This grants him leverage as he can refrain from signing the tender if he doesn't approve of any potential trade.

The 26-year-old recently fired his longtime agent, Bus Cook, as he was unhappy with the state of negotiations.

Clowney has been away from the team all summer, and it was initially reported he would rejoin the Texans after their third preseason game.

With the July 15 deadline to strike a long-term deal having passed, the South Carolina product is unable to sign a multi-year contract with any team this season, including the Texans.

Clowney will forfeit game checks if he remains away from the team into the regular season.