Veteran Free Agent DE Frank Clark Labeled a Good fit for Browns

Perhaps the Cleveland Browns take a look at adding a veteran edge rusher. One writer believes it could be Frank Clark.

Author:
Brandon Little
Publish date:
Mar 23, 2023 10:17 AM EDT

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Cleveland Browns have added talent to their defensive end room but still have a need there as free agency pushes on. One NFL Dot Com writer believes that Cleveland and free agent Frank Clark would be a good fit. Clark was teammates with Juan Thornhill in Kansas City, where they both just won a Super Bowl.

The Browns waved goodbye to Jadeveon Clowney before the 2023 league year even began, leaving a significant void opposite Myles Garrett. They've added a nice group of under-the-radar defenders up front, including Ogbo Okoronkwo, but it feels as if they can't be done signing additional contributors, especially considering how new coordinator Jim Schwartz likes to run his defense. A return home for Clark, a Cleveland kid who's looking to add another ring to his collection, feels beneficial for both parties -- and for Garrett.

Clark was born in California but attended high school at Glenville in Cleveland. He went on to play at Michigan, where he was a second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in 2015.

While with the Seahawks, Clark had 35 sacks over four seasons. His best season came in 2018 when he had 13 sacks. Clark has spent the last four years with the Chiefs; where the numbers have gone down but he's still been a good pass rusher. All three of his Pro Bowl nods have come with the Chiefs, the last in 2021.

Clark had five sacks for the Chiefs in 2022.

At this point in his career, Clark is on the back end of his career. He's still going to give a good pass-rushing threat, perhaps best in a depth role or late downs.

Don't expect Clark to be costly, so the Browns could work it even with their recent acquisitions. At this time there is no smoke between the two sides, but that's not to say there won't eventually be a homecoming for a good fit.

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