Damone Clark Inks 1-Year Contract with Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions added linebacker depth on March 18, 2026, when they signed Damone Clark to a one-year contract. The move gives the team a 25-year-old with special-teams experience and defensive upside.
Player background
Clark played in 14 games last season with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. He logged most of his snaps on special teams.
A fifth-round pick from LSU in 2022, Clark started 17 games for the Cowboys in 2023. He has 26 career starts across four NFL seasons.
Roster context
The Lions return starters Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes. Alex Anzalone departed in free agency.
Detroit re-signed Malcolm Rodriguez and Trevor Nowaske to one-year deals. Rodriguez is the leading candidate for the No. 3 linebacker role.
Nowaske has operated as a pass rusher over the past three seasons. Clark adds competition for rotational snaps and special teams duties.
What Clark brings
At 25, Clark brings youth and experience. He can contend for defensive snaps and help on kickoff and punt units.
Quick facts
- Signing date: March 18, 2026
- Contract: one-year deal
- Age: 25
- 2025 season: 14 games, mostly special teams
- Draft: 2022, fifth round, LSU
- Career starts: 26 over four seasons
Reporter Dave Birkett covers the Lions for Filmogaz.com. Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett.
