Damone Clark - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Healthy scratch to close season Clark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Clark began the season with a substantial role on Dallas' defense but has slipped into a special teams role since Week 8. Overall, he saw his defensive snaps drop from 741 in 2023 to 159 in 2024, and he'll close the campaign in disappointing fashion as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly inactive Monday Clark (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 11 against Houston on Monday Night Football, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Clark was a starter last season and began this year logging a healthy amount of defensive snaps, but be played only on special teams in Weeks 8 and 9 before notching 31 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps in Week 10. He wasn't tagged with an injury designation this week, so his inactive status Monday appears to be a coach's decision. Nick Vigil entered Monday deemed questionable with a foot injury, but he's active and will likely soak up extra snaps in Clark's absence.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler Sunday Clark recorded a team-high nine tackles including 0.5 sacks in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

Impact With Eric Kendricks (calf) sidelined, it was Clark and not DeMarvion Overshown who stepped up as the Cowboys' leading tackler. Clark had fallen out of the linebacker rotation completely just one week before however, seeing zero defensive snaps and 18 special-teams snaps in a Week 5 win over the Steelers. With Kendricks able to use Dallas' bye to get healthy, Clark may not maintain a fantasy-friendly role in Week 8 against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up seven tackles in loss Clark recorded seven tackles (five solo) in the Cowboys' Week 2 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact After playing just 34 percent of the defensive snaps off the bench in the Week 1 win over the Browns, Clark started and doubled his snap share -- 69 percent -- versus New Orleans. Through two games, Clark has 11 tackles (seven solo) to his name. He's also played 18 snaps on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Wednesday Clark (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Clark had been dealing with a sore left knee since mid-August, but he appears to be good to go for Week 1 against Cleveland on Sunday. The 2022 fifth-round pick took a giant leap during his sophomore campaign, and he finished 2023 with 109 tackles (70 solo), three passes defended and one fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits with sore knee Clark didn't practice Wednesday due to a sore left knee, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.

Impact The third-year linebacker doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury, but at this stage of camp the Cowboys aren't going to push a defensive starter too hard. Clark stepped up last season with a career-high 109 tackles, and he could take his production higher in 2024 in new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's linebacker-friendly scheme.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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DECEMBER 25, 2023

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DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Records eight tackles on MNF Clark recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in the Cowboys' Week 6 win over the Chargers Monday night.

Impact The linebacker also registered a QB hit on Justin Herbert, his first of the season. Over the last four games, Clark has 33 tackles (22 solo) and leads the team with 39 on the season. He's going to be relied upon even more while Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler against Bolts Clark recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in Monday's win over the Chargers.

Impact With Leighton Vander Esch (neck) sidelined, Clark led the Cowboys in tackles on the night while playing a season-high 60 defensive snaps. Over the last four games, the 2022 fifth-round pick has racked up 33 stops, putting him on the IDP radar in deeper formats. Clark is still looking for his first career INT or sack, however, and the lack of splash plays does limit his fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Damone Clark: Next Man Up Mentality Linebacker Damone Clark talks about his role in trying to fill the void created by Leighton Vander Esch's neck injury, playing for him and h...

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Damone Clark: Better Year Two Linebacker Damone Clark talks about losing some friends to the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster cuts, his second year plan and more.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

How will Cowboys adjust to DeMarvion Overshown's injury? Scheme may provide answers

Promising rookie LB DeMarvion Overshown tore an ACL in the Cowboys' second preseason game. Dallas is thin at the position — but their scheme...

AUGUST 21, 2023

How will Cowboys adjust to DeMarvion Overshown's injury? Scheme may provide answers

Damone Clark Reveals Who's Helping 'Year 2 Jump' Dallas Cowboys linebacker Damone Clark is making plays, winning a starting job and giving credit.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Damone Clark: Postgame Preseason | #DALvsSEA Linebacker Damone Clark shares his thoughts following a 22-14 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Damone Clark shines in big preseason role Damone Clark was a presence to be feared on Saturday, as the second-year linebacker excelled in valuable preseason reps.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Damone Clark: NFL game has 'slowed down a ton', primed for big year in 2023 The defensive roster for the Dallas Cowboys is stacked with established talent, those coming off of a breakout season and, in the case of Da...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys training camp preview: Can young LBs step up; which O-linemen play where?

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JULY 26, 2023

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Damone Clark: 'Huge' in Dan Quinn Defense? Second year linebacker Damone Clark could be thrust into a starting role alongside Leighton Vander Esch, but is he ready to grab this opport...

JUNE 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cowboys approach free agency with plenty of noise — but stability in mind

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MARCH 8, 2023

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Flashes potential in second half Clark recorded 47 tackles (29 solo) and two forced fumbles over 10 regular-season games in 2022.

Impact A fifth-round pick in 2022, the LSU star saw his draft stock drop precipitously after an MRI at the combine turned up a herniated disc that required spinal fusion surgery. There was talk Clark might essentially redshirt his first pro campaign, but he made a quick recovery and was able to suit up for the Cowboys by Week 8. The 22-year-old still showed elite speed after his return, and with Leighton Vander Esch and Anthony Barr both free agents this offseason, Clark could move into a starting role in the Dallas defense next season.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler Sunday Clark recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars.

Impact The 2022 fifth-round pick saw a season-high 52 defensive snaps after Leighton Vander Esch (shoulder) left in the first quarter and didn't return, and Clark took advantage of the opportunity to lead the Cowboys in tackles. Vander Esch's injury doesn't seem to be as serious as initially feared, but if he's sidelined for a Week 16 contest against the Eagles, Clark would likely move into the starting lineup, and his speed could be an asset as Dallas tries to contain Jalen Hurts.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys Hour: Damone Clark | 2022 Join Brad Sham and Hayley Sutton on Cowboys Hour presented by Miller Lite with special guest Damone Clark on 105.3 The FAN.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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