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Detroit Lions Sign Veteran Safety Chuck Clark

Detroit adds experienced depth at a thin position after season-ending injuries to two starters.

Overview

  • The Lions announced Tuesday they signed veteran safety Chuck Clark, and the team did not release contract terms.
  • Detroit targeted help at safety after Brian Branch tore his Achilles and Kerby Joseph sustained a knee injury late last season.
  • Clark brings nearly a decade in the league with 123 games and 80 starts, including key years as a Ravens starter before a 2023 ACL tear.
  • He played 15 games for the Steelers in 2025 and logged 51 tackles, a forced fumble, two tackles for loss, and three pass breakups.
  • Reporting characterizes the move as a modest cap addition, with Detroit holding more than $23 million in space and valuing Clark’s special-teams experience.