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Chuck Clark joins Lions for his 10th NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Chuck Clark joins Lions for his 10th NFL season

Summary

Safety Chuck Clark signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions during the offseason. The deal, which carries a salary cap hit of nearly $1.3 million, comes as the Lions prepare for their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 13. After competitive seasons with the Steelers and Jets, Clark expressed his excitement about the opportunity with Detroit, acknowledging it as a blessing. He aims to leverage his experience and past challenges to contribute to a Lions team seeking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing out last season with a 9-8 record.

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Status Watch

•Clark signed a one-year contract worth just under $1.3 million.
•Lions open preseason against the Bengals on August 13.
•Clark aims to provide veteran leadership to the team.
•Detroit finished 9-8 last season, missing the playoffs.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Safety Chuck Clark Feels Blessed To Begin New Chapter With Lions

What they're saying

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As part of his offseason work, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes signed veteran safety Chuck Clark to a one-year contract with a salary cap hit of just under $1.3 million.The Lions, who are in the midst of Training Camp and are set to open the preseason on August 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, are […] The post Safety Chuck Clark Feels Blessed To Begin New Chapter With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
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