The Denver Broncos are continuing to offload veteran pass rushers amid a disappointing start of the season. The Broncos confirmed on Friday that the team released Pro Bowl outside linebacker Frank Clark, with the move coming less than a week after the franchise moved on from defensive end Randy Gregory.
Clark’s release was expected, considering that the 30-year-old player recently restructured his contract in order to make it more tradable. However, the Broncos didn’t manage to find a deal they liked, so they decided to simply cut him.
Clark leaves the Broncos after playing only two games due to injuries and contributing with two tackles. He signed with the franchise in June, inking a one-year, $5.45 million deal.
The Broncos are 1-5 to start the 2023 campaign and probably want to give their younger players more snaps as they already look towards the next season. They previously traded Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers and reportedly still haven’t finished making moves.
Frank Clark should attract quite a lot of interest on the free agent market, considering his experience and track record in the league. Prior to coming to Denver, Clark played four seasons apiece with the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs. He has 58.5 career sacks with these two franchises while also having three Pro Bowl nods, and two Super Bowl rings on his resume.
