The Kansas City Chiefs will have to go forward without Frank Clark knowing he’s suspended for the next two games after the bye.
Just when it seemed like everything was coming up roses regarding the Kansas City Chiefs as they entered their bye week at 5-2 overall and alone atop the AFC West standings, some bad news has come across the wire. It turns out the Chiefs will be without pass rusher Frank Clark for their two games following the bye due to a suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
The news broke via NFL reporter Adam Schefter.
Clark has been waiting to find out what might happen to him from the league in relation to his arrest going back, and this is likely in response to that—a felony weapons charge for possession of an assault weapon. Further confirmation of details will be forthcoming from the league.
This is the second odd suspension for the Chiefs’ defense this year. Willie Gay was suspended four games earlier this year via an oddly timed announcement, and the team again has to wonder why this wasn’t taken care of to start the season.
As for the on-field impact, the Chiefs aren’t playing this week as they enter the bye in Week 8. This gives them time to check out free agents or even survey the trade block before the league’s deadline to make a deal on November 1. If they decide to stick in-house, the Chiefs could rely on Malik Herring a bit more outside while bringing up someone like Danny Shelton to help inside. Given the way Clark has played recently, however, it’s going to hurt the team up front.
The games Clark is scheduled to miss, unless he appeals, will come in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans and Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.