The Kansas City Chiefs have parted ways with pass rusher Frank Clark. The team sent a confirmation of the move on Tuesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news Monday that the team and Clark were unable to find "common ground" on restructuring Clark's contract. Clark shared his initial reaction to the news on Twitter Monday night. "Grateful for ups and downs as usual," he tweeted. On Tuesday, the Chiefs' social media shared a video celebrating the cornerback's time in Kansas City. During his four-year career with the Chiefs, he had 23.5 sacks in the regular season and 10.5 sacks during the Chiefs' four postseason runs. Both head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach issued statements after the move. "Frank is a really special person and player," head coach Andy Reid said in part. "You were able to see his play on the field, but if you talk to him, you realize how incredible his heart is." The team's GM echoed the same sentiment."It's hard to put into words what Frank has meant to our organization over the last four seasons," Veach said. "When we traded for him before the 2019 season, he came here with the goal of winning championships. We went to three Super Bowls in four seasons and won two of them." You can see both of their full statements in the tweet below. The team also released a graphic paying tribute to the defensive leader. The move is expected to clear $21 million in cap space for the Chiefs. That wasn't the only big decision the team had on its plate. Kansas City has also opted not to franchise tag their left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. That move also saved the team about $20 million. Clark said he wanted to find a way to stay with the Chiefs after their most recent Super Bowl win. The pass rusher was also clear heading into the 2022 season that he would stay with the team as well. In the end, he did, taking a massive pay cut to do so. It seems that the same deal could not be made a second time. The pass rusher's salary and cap hit have been noticeably greater than his performance on the field commanded. Despite the tumultuous run with the team, another Lombardi Trophy has permanently endeared him to many Chiefs fans. Kansas City will likely remember Clark for showing up when it mattered most. The 29-year-old defensive end will leave the team with the third-most sacks in NFL postseason history. Several other Super Bowl LVII champions may not be on the 2023 team.
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<p>The Kansas City Chiefs have parted ways with pass rusher Frank Clark.
The team issued a confirmation of the move on Tuesday.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news Monday that the team and Clark were unable to find “common ground” on restructuring Clark’s contract.
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Clark shared his initial reaction to the news on Twitter Monday evening.
“Grateful for ups and downs as usual,” he tweeted.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs’ social media shared a video celebrating the cornerback’s time in Kansas City.
This content was imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in a different format, or you may be able to find more information on their website.
During his four-year career with the Chiefs, he had 23.5 sacks in the regular season and 10.5 sacks during the Chiefs’ four postseason runs.
Both head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach issued statements following the move.
“Frank is a really special person and player,” head coach Andy Reid said in part. “You were able to see his play on the field, but if you talk to him, you realize how incredible his heart is.”
The team’s GM echoed the same sentiment.
“It’s hard to put into words what Frank has meant to our organization over the past four seasons,” Veach said. “When we traded for him before the 2019 season, he came here with the goal of winning championships. We went to three Super Bowls in four seasons and won two of them.”
You can see both of their full statements in the tweet below.
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The team also released a graphic paying tribute to the defensive leader.
This content was imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in a different format, or you may be able to find more information on their website.
The move is expected to clear $21 million in cap space for the Chiefs.
That wasn’t the only big decision the team had on its plate. Kansas City has also opted not to franchise tag their left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. That move also saved the team about $20 million.
Clark said he wanted to find a way to stay with the Chiefs after their most recent Super Bowl win.
The pass rusher was also clear heading into the 2022 season that he would stay with the team as well. In the end, he did and took a massive pay cut to do it.
This content was imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in a different format, or you may be able to find more information on their website.
It seems that the same deal could not be made a second time.
The pass rusher’s salary and cap hit have been noticeably greater than his performance on the field commanded.
Despite the tumultuous run with the team, another Lombardi Trophy has permanently endeared him to many Chiefs fans. Kansas City will likely remember Clark for showing up when it mattered most.
The 29-year-old defensive end will leave the team with the third-most sacks in NFL postseason history.
Several other Super Bowl LVII champions may not be on the 2023 team.
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