Free-agent defensive end Frank Clark can sign with a new team as of Saturday. The veteran, who inked a deal with the Broncos this offseason, appeared in just two games for the franchise, totaling two tackles. Without a doubt, his short-lived tenure in Denver wasn't a success. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Clark returning to Kansas City is "the most likely scenario," citing league sources. The 30-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Chiefs, recording 23.5 sacks in 58 games. Of course, anything can change. But Clark's potential return to Kansas City will mean good things for a defense that's been potent throughout the 2023-24 campaign.
Denver Broncos defensive end Frank Clark has been officially released by the organization on Friday. The team has decided to move on from Clark after not being able to find a trade partner for the veteran pass rusher. He's now set to become a free agent after playing two games with the Broncos. The 30-year-old is a three-time Pro Bowl player that could make a legitimate impact on a contending team. It shouldn't take Clark too long to find another team.
According to sources, linebacker Frank Clark's days with the Denver Broncos are coming to an end. The team will be moving on from Clark soon, via a trade or release. Clark will be the second pass-rusher that the Broncos have parted ways with in recent days after they traded Randy Gregory to the Seattle Seahawks less than a week ago. Clark agreed to a restructured deal on Wednesday, giving back $1.686 million in guaranteed salary. The 30-year-old has only played in two games for the Broncos in 2023 and doesn't have a sack. The former second-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 2015 out of Michigan has made three Pro Bowls in his career and will certainly be attractive to another team looking for pass-rush help the rest of the year.
Denver Broncos defensive end Frank Clark (hip) is expected to miss several weeks, according to Ian Rapoport. The three-time Pro Bowler was a pass rushing specialist in Week 1, but only played 25 snaps. The team hasn't said whether or not they plan on placing Clark on the injured reserve. They didn't give much of a timetable for his absence outside of the fact he'll miss several weeks. His absence will certainly be a blow to the Broncos defense.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark stayed in the AFC West by signing a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million on Thursday with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. The deal includes a $5.5 million guaranteed base salary, $1 million in makeable incentives and another challenging $1 million in incentives. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion became a free agent in March when the Chiefs released him. The 29-year-old pass-rusher finished the 2022 season with 39 tackles (25 solo), five sacks, eight tackles for loss, 13 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 15 starts. Clark has only had two double-digit sack campaigns in his eight NFL seasons, with the last one coming in 2018 with the Seahawks. He won't really be much of an option in IDP fantasy leagues, but Clark's presence should boost their defense overall.
The Kansas City Chiefs and impending free-agent defensive end Frank Clark's agent Erik Burkhardt were unable to find common ground on a reworked deal during several conversations at the NFL combine last week, and the team is now expected to release the 29-year-old. Clark is the league's all-time sack leader in the playoffs, according to sources, but there's still a chance that he re-signs with the team in free agency. The release of Clark will save $21 million in salary cap space in 2023. Clark was a Pro Bowler for three straight seasons from 2019-21 for the Chiefs. In 15 regular season starts last year, he had 39 tackles (25 solo), eight tackles for loss, 13 QB hits, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for KC.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark needs three sacks against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday to become the NFL's all-time postseason sack leader. Clark currently sits in third place all time with 13.5 playoff sacks, behind only leader Willie McGinest (16) and Bruce Smith (14.5). Clark has 2.5 sacks so far in this postseason in two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals, and he finished the regular season with five sacks in 15 games in 2022, so breaking the NFL postseason sack record won't be easy against quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said an MRI exam on defensive end Frank Clark (groin) revealed a minor groin strain on Monday. "He should be able to return after a little bit of rest," Reid said of Clark. The Chiefs locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs with their win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday, so Clark will have an extra week to rest and should be fine to play in the Divisional Round in two weeks. The 29-year-old pass-rusher is a key member of the Chiefs' underrated defensive line, so they'll be happy to get him back. In 15 starts in 2022, the three-time Pro Bowler had 39 tackles (25 solo), five sacks, eight tackles for loss, 13 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 29-year-old is reportedly dealing with an illness, so the team will likely wait and see how he feels closer to game time. Right now, the 29-year-old should be considered questionable for this game. Through nine games, Clark has 23 tackles and three sacks this season. The Chiefs defense would certainly take a hit if the three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher is forced to sit out.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark has been suspended by the league for two games for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, which stems from him pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges from an incident in June of 2021 for possession of a concealed firearm. Kansas City is in the midst of their bye week, so Clark will miss Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans and Week 10 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 29-year-old pass-rusher currently has 15 tackles (eight solo), three sacks, four tackles for loss and seven QB hits in seven games played in 2022. Without the three-time Pro Bowler, there will be more playing time for the likes of Carlos Dunlap, Joshua Kaindoh and Mike Danna off the edge.
