The Denver Broncos are reportedly set to either trade or release a defensive end who joined them in the offseason.
Frank Clark, a two-time Super Bowl champion, signed with the Broncos this year after a four-year stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. But it appears his tenure in Denver is already coming to an end.
Clark has agreed to take a pay cut that will have his $3.5 million base salary lowered to the $841,000 minimum this season, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo. It’s now understood that the parties could be headed toward a split as he has returned $1.679 in base pay.
Garofolo notes that, while the three-time Pro Bowl DE’s future with the team is fluid, he is not expected to play against his former team on Thursday night because of an illness.
The 30-year-old registered 4.5 or more sacks between 2016-2022, having represented both the Seattle Sonics and Chiefs in that period. But he hasn’t been as effective for the 1-4 Broncos this season, with the team ranked No. 32 defensively.
Clark has made two tackles with no sacks, having played in two of Denver’s first five games.
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The Broncos signed the former Michigan star with the intention of adding a top pass rusher to their defense but, following Randy Gregory’s trade, it appears Clark is set for a similar move, especially as his salary will not pose a problem to interested teams.
