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Frank Clark reworks contract, staying with Chiefs

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Ben Levine | Last updated 3/14/22

Frank Clark will be sticking around Kansas City after all. The Chiefs have reworked the defensive end’s contract to keep him in Kansas City, reports NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (via Twitter).

Clark inked a new two-year pact worth $29M with upside of $36M. This will greatly reduce Clark’s cap numbers, which were set at $26M in 2022 and $27M in 2023.

Considering those pricey charges, Clark was mentioned as a cut candidate heading into the offseason. Cutting Clark before June 1st would have saved the Chiefs $12.7M, and that number would have climbed to $19.5M after that date. Instead, Clark was willing to take a significant pay cut to stick with the team.

Clark has earned three Pro Bowl nods during his three seasons in Kansas City, but his numbers have continued to decline. After totaling eight sacks during his first season with the Chiefs, he’s collected 10.5 sacks over his past two seasons (29 games).

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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