Kenny Clark has made an indelible impact in Green Bay as one of the NFL’s most reliable defenders. Acquired as the first round in 2016, he became a three-time Pro Bowler and a long-term engine for the Packers' defence. On Aug. 27, 2025, the Big D made him the centerpiece of the trade that sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay.
That move quickly changed how Clark would be judged. In Dallas, he was no longer measured solely by consistency. He was expected to take care of defense. Two months into the season, the Big D still ranked 29th against the run and last in points allowed. Clark’s effort remained strong, but the team's results created a new reality. That is how a Packers star became a Cowboys question mark.
Kenny Clark is Now the Key to Dallas’ Defensive Reset
Big D did not acquire Clark for leadership alone. They believed he could stabilise the interior and force opponents to abandon the run. Owner Jerry Jones said the deal targeted the middle of the defensive line. While the overall numbers remain low, the internal data tells a deeper story.
Clark played all 17 games in 2025 and logged nearly 720 defensive snaps. He recorded three sacks, 15 pressures, and 29 run stops. Essentially, he faced a double-team rate of 64%, one of the highest among NFL DT. That constant spotlight freed LBs and edge rushers, even if the defence failed to capitalize consistently.
The star earned a 67.6 mark overall from Pro Football Focus. He hit 72.4 in pass rushing - good enough to land among the top quarter at his spot. Yet down low on running plays, he slipped to 53.7. One reason? Shouldering too much ground work behind a chaotic front setup.
Clark’s contract also shapes the debate. He carries a $21.5 million cap hit in 2026, but the Big D can move on with no dead cap. That makes him a pure football decision, not a financial one.
Inside the locker room, his value remains clear. After practice at The Star on Oct. 29, Clark said he felt supported by his teammates. HC Brian Schottenheimer praised his habits on October 25. DC Matt Eberflus said on October 14 that Clark’s discipline sets the standard. Teammate Osa Odighizuwa added on October 20 that Clark brings stability to the defensive front.
Clark is not declining. He is being asked to carry a reset. The star is no longer defined by where he came from, but by what he is helping build next.
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