Clark Joins Lions, Familiar with Their Trick Plays

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Detroit Lions just signed Linebacker Demone Clark to a one-year deal. Clark, a fourth-round pick out of LSU State in 2022, spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans before landing in Detroit. He knows the Lions playbook well from facing them twice in recent seasons. Back in the 2023 match-up, the Lions nearly pulled off a last-second win over the Cowboys. A two-point conversion to tackle Taylor Decker got called back on a penalty for illegal touching. Officials thought Swing Tackle Dan Skipper had reported as eligible, but it caused Detroit the game in a 20-19 loss. Fast forward to the 2024 rematch, and the Lions dominated Dallas 47-9. Clark, playing defense for the Cowboys, shut down a similar trick play. On first and goal from the two-yard line, he recovered from a run-fake to break up Jared Gauss passed Decker in the end zone, forcing a field goal.

1:00Clark credits his awareness to the copycat nature of the league. He told reporters defensive players must stay sharp against Detroit's physical and clever schemes. Now with the Lions, he vows to keep his antennas up on those plays. Clark has ties to Lions' defensive coordinator, Kelvin Shepherd, from their LSU days. With Alex Anzalong gone to Tampa Bay and spots open at Linebacker, this could restart Clark's career. He emphasized, no favoritism, just hard work to earn his spot. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, layback, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.