The Baltimore Ravens are heading into the 2023 offseason with a massive chip on their collective shoulders, and would be wise to retain as much of their defensive talent as possible in the offseason as well as keep who already is around. One player who has been as steady as ever on the Baltimore defensive unit over the years is safety Chuck Clark, but his future is a bit unclear.
Clark requested a trade last offseason, and it’s unknown what his future might hold in the coming weeks and months. However, general manager Eric DeCosta addressed Clark’s status and told reporters that he has been impressed by what he has seen from the safety.
“You know what? Chuck [Clark] had a phenomenal season, and we haven’t made any decisions about any players right now; the season just ended,” DeCosta explained. “Again, we’ll make those decisions later on. Chuck has proven to be an outstanding safety in this league. He has been probably one of the most consistent guys we’ve had. He’s probably started as many games as anybody over the last, what, three or four years? He’s been a great [special] teams player in the past; he’s an excellent safety. He’s tough, he’s a competitor, he’s a leader, and he’s a player that we’re very proud of.”
Clark is one of the players that the Ravens would benefit having on their roster come Week 1. Based on DeCosta’s comments, it would seem that Baltimore is keen to keep Clark around, though they will be sure to weigh all of their options before they do anything rash.