DE Clarke to be released by Chiefs after four years

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to release defensive end Frank Clark after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a revised contract, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Chiefs expected to release DE Frank Clark. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/239fJ72HZg

— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2023

The 29-year-old, who was on the final year of his deal and due $21 million in 2023, would have impacted the Chiefs with a $28.7 million cap hit.

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Clark signed a two-year restructured deal with the Chiefs in March of 2022.

By releasing him, the team instead saves $21 million on the cap (with $7.7 million in dead money).

Clark has rounded into all-star form nn four seasons since being traded from the Seattle Seahawks.

He made the Pro Bowl each season from 2019-2021, and he’s tallied 23.5 sacks, 32 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles as a Chief.