Lions count on Chuck Clark for secondary leadership this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Detroit Lions are looking to Chuck Clark for leadership in their secondary as starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch continue to recover from injuries. Signed in March, Clark brings veteran experience from his time with the Ravens, Jets, and Steelers. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard emphasized Clark's role in ensuring communication and minimizing mistakes on defense. Despite concerns about Clark's recent injuries, he is expected to play a crucial role in training camp to determine his current capabilities. Joseph and Branch's status remains uncertain as the season approaches.
- •Joseph and Branch are currently recovering from injuries.
- •Clark signed with the Lions in March for depth and leadership.
- •Sheppard highlighted Clark's communication skills and defensive awareness.
- •Clark missed all of 2023 with a knee injury and has faced other injuries.
- •Training camp will be crucial for assessing Clark's capabilities.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Lions relying on free agent addition Chuck Clark for leadership in the secondary
"The Lions think they have as good a pair of safeties as any team in the NFL when Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch are both healthy.
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