Chuck Clark Injury News & Updates

Clark (illness) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Clark missed Sunday's game versus the Colts with an illness, but it seems like he's on track to return to action in Week 10. However, with the Steelers' recent acquisition of safety Kyle Dugger via trade, it's not totally clear what role Clark will have against the Chargers on Sunday.

Clark (illness) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

The veteran safety from Virginia Tech was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's contest after coming down with an illness. However, it now appears he won't be able to suit up in Week 9. While Clark misses his second game of the season Sunday, expect Kyle Dugger and Juan Thornhill to operate as the Steelers' top safeties.

Clark (illness) is questionable to face the Colts on Sunday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Clark came down with an illness and didn't practice Friday. He'll have two days to recover enough to suit up against Indianapolis. Clark logged an 87 percent defensive snap share against Green Bay last Sunday and tallied five tackles (three solo).

Clark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Clark started at safety in two of the first four games of the regular season, but he will observe Sunday's AFC North tilt in street clothes as a healthy scratch. His absence opens the door for Jabrill Peppers top operate in a bigger role in the secondary alongside DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill.

Clark recorded three tackles (three solo) in the Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Clark made his second start of the season in the win over Minnesota, but he played a season-low 41 percent of the defensive snaps. With DeShon Elliott (knee) back healthy, Clark is expected to serve in a reserve role behind Elliott and Juan Thornhill.

Clark recorded six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.

Clark led the Steelers' safeties in snaps Sunday with 53, and he came up with six-plus tackles for the third straight contest. He seems to be locked into a big role as long as DeShon Elliott (knee) remains out, so his status will be worth keeping track of for those in need of an IDP option for Week 4.

Clark recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Steelers' win over the Jets on Sunday.

One of Clark's tackles went for a loss, as he wrapped up Justin Fields behind the line of scrimmage on a third-and-three designed run in the fourth quarter to force a punt. Clark played just 50 percent of the defensive snaps but figures to draw into an every-down role in Week 2 after DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury against New York. Elliott has already been ruled out for Pittsburgh's upcoming date with the Seahawks.

The Steelers signed Clark (undisclosed) to a contract Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Clark played in 12 regular-season games for the Jets in 2024, finishing with 69 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery before ending the year on injured reserve due to an undisclosed issue. The veteran safety, who spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Ravens, will return to the AFC North as a member of the Steelers, where he is expected to provide depth in the secondary.

The Jets placed Clark (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg and John Pullano of the team's official site report.

This was as an anticipated move, as word arose Monday that New York was set to put Clark on IR. It's still not clear what type of issue the veteran safety is dealing with, but he had logged 100 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks. Clark's absence could provide an opportunity for Ashtyn Davis to start in Week 18 against Miami on Sunday.

Clark (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Clark played 100 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps for the third consecutive game in the Week 17 loss to the Bills, recording eight total tackles. However, he appears to have sustained an undisclosed injury in the process, as he's since shifted to IR. The 29-year-old's season is now over, with the Jets already eliminated from playoff contention. Clark appeared in 12 games for New York in 2024, recording 69 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and two forced fumbles.

Clark recorded eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 40-14 loss at Buffalo.

Clark played all 62 of the Jets' defensive snaps in Week 17, and he came away with his best tackle total of the year. He has also now recorded seven-plus tackles in four consecutive games, a streak he'll be looking to extend in Week 18 versus the Dolphins.

Clark recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

Clark finished second on the team in stops during Sunday's victory and has now racked up seven tackles in back-to-back games. The 29-year-old will look to produce once again during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Rams.

Clark finished with seven tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins.

Clark now has 47 tackles (26 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery this season. Though he missed four games with an ankle injury, the safety has been steady when healthy, playing on 70-100 percent of the defensive snaps in all eight games that he's started and finished.

Clark (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

The starting safety was a limited participant in practice Friday due to the injury, but he had not appeared on the injury report this week prior to Friday's session. Clark did miss four straight games with an ankle injury before New York's Week 11 clash with the Colts, but he played in 66 of 67 defensive snaps in that contest. Clark has 38 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in seven games this season.

Clark was limited in practice Friday due to a shin injury and is questionable for Sunday's Week 13 game against Seattle, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Clark wasn't included on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday but popped up as limited Friday. He just returned from a four-game absence due to a sprained ankle in Week 11and logged all but one of New York's defensive snaps ahead of the team's Week 12 bye. If Clark can't play Sunday, Tony Adams could take on a starting role.

The Jets activated Clark (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Clark suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 6 against Buffalo and missed the minimum four games while on injured reserve. He's expected to be active for Sunday's date with the Colts. Prior to his injury, Clark had started all six games and played every defensive snap. It's unclear how the Jets will choose to deploy Ashtyn Davis, Tony Adams and Clark at safety moving forward.

Clark (ankle) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Clark was placed on the Jets' injured reserve Oct. 15 after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 6 against the Bills. After sitting for the last four regular-season games, Clark returned to practice Wednesday and has been able to fully participate in practice all week. His practice participation this week, coupled with no injury designation, indicates that Clark should be activated off IR ahead of Sunday's game.

Clark (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Clark has missed the minimum four games while tending to a high-ankle sprain and will return to the field Wednesday. He now has a 21-day window to practice with the team until he needs to be placed back on the active roster.

The Jets placed Clark on injured reserve Tuesday due to an ankle injury, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Clark suffered a high-ankle sprain during the first half of Monday's game against the Bills, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Clark will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, meaning the earliest he could return is Week 11 against the Colts on Nov. 17. Ashtyn Davis stepped into the strong safety role after Clark left Monday's game, and the former finished the contest with a season-high nine tackles (six solo). Davis could assume the starting role in Clark's absence while Isaiah Oliver continues to serve as the Jets' nickel corner while Michael Carter (back) remains sidelined.

Clark (ankle) will not return to the Jets' Monday Night Football matchup with the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The safety suffered the ankle injury earlier in the first half after making four tackles (one solo). Ashtyn Davis replaced him and got beat by Bills' wide receiver Mack Hollins for a touchdown.

Clark (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Bills.

Clark made four tackles (one solo) before exiting. The safety recorded 28 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, a pass defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery across the Jets' first five games. Ashtyn Davis is his backup.

Clark finished Thursday's 24-3 win over New England with seven tackles (four solo), including one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Clark got to Jacoby Brissett for an eight-yard sack in the second quarter of Thursday's game, which was Clark's first sack since 2021 when he played for Baltimore. Clark also recovered a fumble he forced from Rhamondre Stevenson early in the fourth quarter, which led to a 28-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein seven plays later. Clark was the second-leading tackler for the Jets behind Quincy Williams (eight), and the former has played every single defensive snap through the first three games of the regular season.

Clark (knee) is participating fully in OTAs this week, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran safety tore his ACL last summer and missed the entire 2023 campaign after he was acquired from the Ravens last March. Clark re-signed with New York on a one-year deal this offseason and should have a chance to win a starting job in the Jets secondary.

Clark (knee) re-signed with the Jets on a one-year deal Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Clark missed the entirety of the 2023 campaign after suffering an ACL team during the team's offseason training program last summer. The veteran safety was acquired via a trade with the Ravens last March and had been penciled in as the Jets starter at strong safety, before suffering the injury. He'll now get another opportunity in the Big Apple and should get another chance to be a starter in the secondary opposite Tony Adams.

The Jets placed Clark (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Clark suffered an ACL tear during the Jets' offseason program, so his move to injured reserve was simply transactional. The 2017 sixth-round pick was traded to the Jets by Baltimore for a seventh-round pick this offseason, and he was expected to start for New York in 2023 after recording a career-high 101 tackles last season. However, the 28-year-old's season-ending injury prompted the Jets to sign former Packers and Bears safety Adrian Amos, who figures to start at strong safety alongside Jordan Whitehead.

Recent tests confirmed Clark (knee) suffered an ACL tear during the Jets' offseason program, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Jets traded a seventh-round pick to Baltimore this March in exchange for Clark, who was expected to start at safety for his new team after recording a career-high 101 tackles last season. The Jets brought in another experienced starter shortly after Clark suffered the injury, signing former Packers and Bears safety Adrian Amos. The 28-year-old Clark will miss all of 2023 and is scheduled to become a free agent next offseason.

The Jets fear Clark has suffered an ACL tear, which would presumably keep him sidelined for the entire 2023 season, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.

Clark was set to start at strong safety for the Jets this season after they traded a a 2024 seventh-round draft pack to the Ravens for him. He was coming off a career-high 101 total tackles (61 solo, 40 assists) in 2022 to go along with four pass breakups and a fumble recovery. New York has already picked up veteran safety Adrian Amos in an attempt to make up for his loss. While an ACL tear has not yet been confirmed, it looks like the Jets are planning on him missing a significant amount of time.

The Jets agreed Thursday to trade a 2024 seventh-round draft pick to the Ravens in exchange for Clark, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Clark will officially join New York's roster next Wednesday, when the new league year begins, while Baltimore receives roughly $3.6 million in cap space. The veteran safety is an extremely versatile defender, having taken additional snaps at cornerback and linebacker when needed for the Ravens last season, racking up a career-high 101 tackles. He has a clear path to earning a significant role in defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's scheme during the 2023 campaign.

Clark had 101 total tackles (61 solo, 40 assists) to go with four pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 2022.

Clark entered the year with his role somewhat in question after the Ravens brought in Marcus Williams in free agency and Kyle Hamilton in the first round of the draft. Despite that, Clark logged the fifth-most snaps among safeties in the NFL this season. Williams' injury and Hamilton's slow development led to the Ravens leaning more on Clark and he responded with his most productive season to date in terms of tackles. He was less impactful in coverage, though, as he recorded no interceptions and his pass breakup count dropped from 12 to four. Clark is under contract for one more season and carries a $6 million cap hit for 2023.

Clark recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Steelers.

Clark posted a team-high 10 stops, marking his first game of the campaign with double-digit tackles. Across 16 appearances, the sixth-year safety has totaled 98 tackles (career high), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery while playing every single defensive snap for the Ravens this season.

Clark recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 loss to Jacksonville.

Clark finished second on the team in tackles Sunday, finishing just one stop behind Roquan Smith and Marcus Peters in the contest. His seven takedowns matched the safety's combined total from the three previous games, returning to form versus the Jaguars. Clark will look to keep up his production from this week when the Ravens travel back home to face the Broncos in Week 13.

Clark recorded nine tackles in Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Browns.

Clark notched a season high in tackles against the Browns, as he finished second on his team in this category behind linebacker Patrick Queen. The strong safety also played every defensive snap for the seventh straight game to open the 2022 campaign. Clark is well on his way to set a new career high in tackles, as he has compiled 49 stops (33 solo), one forced fumble and a fumble recovery so far this season.

Clark recorded six solo tackles and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Giants.

Clark played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps for the sixth-straight week to start the season. The veteran safety continues to be a leader in the Ravens secondary in his sixth season with the team. He and the Ravens take on the Browns in Week 7.

Clark posted six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bills.

Clark finished second on the team in tackles behind Odafe Oweh, who notched seven tackles and one sack. Through four games, Clark has played every single defensive snap and recorded 28 tackles. He'll look to maintain his solid play against the Bengals on Sunday Night Football.

Clark recorded six solo tackles during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

Clark finished second on the team in tackles behind Marcus Williams (12) and has 14 stops through the first two games of the 2022 campaign. The veteran defensive back has recorded 169 tackles, 25 pass defenses and four interceptions over the previous three seasons and appears to be a key piece of Baltimore's defense once again.

Clark (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Clark was sidelined for last week's loss to the Packers while on the COVID list, but his absence will be limited to one game. He'd barely missed a snap all season prior to the absence and should return to an every-down role now that he's cleared the health and safety protocols.

Clark was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

The safety will now enter the league's protocols surrounding COVID-19, putting his availability for Sunday against the Packers at risk. Clark's absence would be a big blow for the Ravens as they are set to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 15 and are already without their other starting safety Deshon Elliott (pectoral) for the remainder of the season. If he can't go, Geno Stone would likely step in for him in the secondary.

Clark had five tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup during Sunday's win over the Chargers.

Clark didn't fill his stat sheet during Sunday's win, but Baltimore's defense as a whole seemed revitalized and stout. The veteran safety continues to play an every-down role in the Ravens' secondary. He will face off against the Bengals in Week 7.

Clark made seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 23-7 win over the Broncos.

After a slow start to the 2021 campaign, Clark has 19 tackles and one sack over his last two contests. The 26-year-old safety is coming off a near 100-tackle season and is on pace for a similar output this year

Clark had 12 tackles and a sack in Sunday's win over the Lions.

It was Clark's most impactful game in the box score thus far this season. He led the Ravens in tackles by far and registered one of two Baltimore sacks on the day. Clark has played every defensive snap through three games and is a fixture in the Baltimore secondary. He'll face a pair of talented tight ends in Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam in the Week 4 matchup against the Broncos.

Clark (knee) is active for Tuesday's game versus the Cowboys.

Clark has yet to miss a snap this season, and he'll start at strong safety once again Tuesday. He posted a season-high 13 tackles in last week's loss to the Steelers. The fourth-year safety is up to 70 stops through 11 games, sitting just four short of a new career high in the category.

Clark (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cowboys.

Clark didn't practice Saturday, but the Ravens still believe he has a chance to play Tuesday. It would be a major loss if he's unable to play, as he's coming off a season-high 13 tackles in last week's loss to the Steelers. Anthony Levine and Jordan Richards are the available options at strong safety if Clark is ruled out.

Clark (knee) collected 13 tackles, including one tackle for loss during Wednesday's 19-14 loss to the Steelers.

Despite a total of 22 Ravens being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list since Nov. 23, the entire starting secondary was available for Wednesday's AFC North slugfest. Clark was all over the field as Baltimore held Pittsburgh's No. 6 scoring offense under 24 points for the first time this season. The 25-year-old is just three tackles away from setting a new career high at 73, but he's surrendered a 127.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage this season (29 attempts).

Clark notched nine tackles, including one sack during Sunday's 27-3 win against Cincinnati.

The 25-year-old safety got home to the quarterback on the very first play of the fourth quarter, sacking Joe Burrow for a seven-yard loss on an afternoon that consisted of seven total sacks for the Ravens defense. Clark also seemingly recorded an interception at the 9:50 mark of the second quarter, but the turnover would not stand because of a defensive offside penalty on Matthew Judon. Clark is already more than half way to his career-high in tackles (73) through just five games of the 2020 campaign, as Baltimore prepares to face Philadelphia's bottom-10 scoring defense in Week 6.

Clark recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble across 75 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Chiefs.

Clark was all over the field on Monday night, leading the Ravens in tackles as a result. The fourth-year safety has also played every defensive snaps on the year so far, a trend he'll aim to continue Sunday against Washington.

Clark signed a three-year, $19 million contract extension, including $10 million guaranteed, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

A 2017 sixth-round pick, Clark has one year remaining on his rookie contract, so he's now signed with the Ravens through 2023. He primarily played special teams through the first two seasons of his pro career, but he stepped in as the starting strong safety in 2019 after Tony Jefferson suffered a torn ACL in Week 5. Clark missed just two defensive snaps over the final 11 games of the regular season, notching 57 tackles (34 solo), eight pass defenses, two forced fumbles, an interception and a sack during that stretch. He finished the season with PFF's No. 36 grade (69.7) among 86 qualified safeties, providing an unexpected upgrade on Jefferson (49.4 PFF grade), who now looks like a potential cap casualty as he enters the fourth season of a four-year, $34 million contract. However, Jefferson was effective before 2019 and has a well-earned reputation as a team leader, so it isn't out of the question that he stays in Baltimore and gets a chance to compete with Clark for the starting job.

Clark recorded 73 tackles (45 solo), one sack, nine defended passes and one interception across 16 regular-season contests in 2019.

The 2017 sixth-round pick also appeared in one postseason game, during which he recorded two tackles (one solo). He earned a starting role in Baltimore's secondary from Week 6 onward, with Tony Jefferson (knee - ACL) on injured reserve. With Jefferson under contract for 2020, however, Clark appears in line to shift back to a depth role.