SportsPulse: From Nasvhille, Trysta Krick and AZ Central's Kent Somers break down the latest drama surrounding the Arizona Cardinals' decision with the number one pick and what set off Patrick Peterson on a cryptic social media rant. He also had 41 tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoverings and 10 tackles for loss last season. There will be $63.5 million in guaranteed money attached to the deal. He’s young and has consistently played at a high level since he entered the league.". An error has occurred while trying to update your details. The teams also swapped third-round picks this year. That means the Chiefs do not select in the first round unless they trade back into it. Matt Derrick. — The Kansas City Chiefs announced their trade with the Seattle Seahawks for pass rusher Frank Clark shortly before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday night, then confirmed the club had signed him to a lucrative and controversial long-term contract. The terms of the deal were told to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team does not discuss financial details. Your existing password has not been changed. We use cookies to improve your experience. Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below. We’ll give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. You can change your selections at any time. 29 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft as well as a second rounder in 2020 and an exchange of third-round picks this year. The total sum is just in excess of the contract that Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence signed earlier in the month, though it includes $1.5 million less ($63.5 million) guaranteed. It wasn’t just the draft capital that the Chiefs gave up, nor the value of the contract, that has generated headlines in Kansas City. "In his four seasons in Seattle, he established himself as a leader in the locker room, and we’re looking forward to bringing him here to help our defence.". Clark will be introduced during a news conference Friday. "We believe Frank is a premier player in this league and an elite pass rusher," Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said in a statement. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! The Chiefs have declined to discuss the background work they did on Clark, other than issuing a statement on Thursday. Ahead of the Clark extension, the Chiefs had $21.9 million in total cap space, according to the NFLPA’s public salary cap report. The move gives the Chiefs clarity in the pass rush after the team traded Dee Ford to the San Francisco 49ers and released Justin Houston. Given that history, it’s likely the Chiefs weighed the optics of signing Clark to a massive deal that includes $63.5 million guaranteed against the on-field production they can expect from him. He agreed to a five-year, $105.5 million deal with the Chiefs as part of the trade, according to Schefter. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Follow Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz on Twitter @MikeMSchwartz. "Competing against him and watching his film, you can see how physical and impressive he is in both the run and the pass game. Terms of Service. Chiefs have two second-round picks in 2020 - theirs and the one they acquired from SF for Dee Ford. 29 overall selection, along with a second-rounder next year to the Seahawks. Enter your email address to get a new one. The team now owns the No. Clark reached a five-year year deal worth $105.5 million with $63.5 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. 2019 NFL Draft Tracker: One tweet for every first-round pick, %2Ffootball%2Fnfl%2Fchiefs-announce-trade-signing-frank-clark-new-deal%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, Report: Buccaneers agree on one-year deal with Antonio Brown, Report: Buccaneers, Antonio Brown working toward agreement, AP Source: Washington QB Dwayne Haskins fined for breaking protocol, Washington's Ron Rivera on verge of final cancer treatment, Packers' Jones doesn't practice, status uncertain for Sunday, AP source: Raiders' latest COVID-19 tests all negative, Saints' Sanders hits reserve-COVID list; Thomas out with hamstring, Bengals running back Joe Mixon ruled out for game against Browns, {* backButton *} KANSAS CITY, Mo. Seattle will now have the 21st and 29th picks in the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, as well as second rounder for next year. Frank Dominick Clark (born June 14, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The Seattle Seahawks have bolstered their haul of draft picks while sending away their premier pass rusher to an AFC contender. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. The Seahawks agreed to trade Pro Bowl defensive end Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person with knowledge of the move told USA TODAY Sports' Mike Jones. He played in college for the Michigan Wolverines football team. The Chiefs also released star running back Kareem Hunt late last season when a video surfaced of him shoving and kicking a woman in an Ohio hotel hallway. Seahawks agreed to trade their franchise player, DE Frank Clark, to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2019 first-round pick, a 2020 second …