Pittsburgh’s defense has work to do. In 2025, the Steelers ranked near the bottom in yards allowed (seventh-most) and were 17th in points allowed, underscoring the need for bolstered play along the front.
Clark is connected to McCarthy from his Green Bay tenure, where the coach drafted him in his first three NFL seasons. Drummond notes that the Cowboys acquired Clark in the trade that sent Micah Parsons to Dallas last August, and that if Dallas moves on from one of their high-priced defensive tackles, Clark could be the one to go.
In his first season with the Cowboys in 2025, Clark posted 36 combined tackles, six tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, and three sacks. Across a decade in the league, his career earnings total about $109.8 million, according to Spotrac.
The proposed move would hinge on Dallas’ evaluative decisions about their interior line contracts and Pittsburgh’s desire to add high-profile defensive talent around a McCarthy-led offensive crew, aligning with the broader aim of improving both sides of the ball.
This summary reflects reporting originally published by Heavy Sports, with the trade discussion framed around a potential McCarthy-Clark reunion and its implications for both teams.
