Damone Clark Joins Lions, Reunites with Sheppard

The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today.

Subscribe and stay game-ready.

The Detroit Lions have signed Linebacker Demone Clarke to bolster their depth after losing

several players to free agency.

Card brings a strong connection to the team's defensive coordinator,

Kelvin Sheppard, from their days together at Louisiana State University.

Sheppard served as the director of Player Personnel at LSU when Card played there,

and they've stayed in touch as both moved into NFL roles.

This reunion gives Clarke a familiar voice to help sharpen his skills.

Clarke entered the league as a fifth round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2022.

He started five games as a rookie and became a full-time starter for 17 games the next year,

but his defensive role shrank after that, leading to a waiver and a stint with the Houston Texans

mainly on special teams.

Despite the ups and downs, Clarke stays grateful for every chance to play.

He views, reduced snaps as motivation, and focuses on making the most of

opportunities others dream about.

Now in Detroit, Clarke is excited to compete in a linebacker room

Sheppard has built into a strength.

He plans to work hard with no shortcuts, letting the best player earn the spot.

This episode is supported by our sponsor,

a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately.

No earbuds required.

S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com