Steelers Re-Sign Former Jets Safety

The Steelers brought Clark into the organization just over one month ago. As the team opened training camp and began their preseason schedule, the need for more competition and veteran experience was great. In response, the Steelers added the 30-year-old defensive back, who has 108 career NFL games under his belt.

Clark joins the Steelers after spending last season with the New York Jets. It was a return to action for Clark, who missed the entirety of 2023 due to a torn ACL. With New York, he played in 12 games in 2024. He made 69 tackles, including 38 individually, successfully defended two passes and had one forced fumble and recovery.

Before the ACL injury sidelined him for over a year, Clark was the at the peak of his game and career. He was a four-year starter with the Baltimore Ravens to begin his career, posting 70 total tackles or more in each of those seasons. His best year in the NFL came as a 27-year-old in 2022. Starting all 17 games for the Ravens, he made 101 total tackles, 61 of which were recorded individually. The year before, he set another career high when he successfully defended 12 passes during the regular season.

That much NFL experience is a key addition to the Steelers’ secondary, who are short on depth at the position. Following the trade of All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the position group is led by Elliott. Elliott is coming off a breakout season in the NFL, but having more talent and reliability around him should only help the safeties find success on the Steelers defense in 2025.