Dan Clark (Canadian football)

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Dan Clark
Born: (1988-06-01) June 1, 1988 (age 35)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) OL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight330 lb (150 kg)
CJFL Regina Thunder
CFL Draft 2010 / Round: Territorial exemption
Career history
As player
20092022 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2019
CFL West All-Star 2019
Awards
Career stats

Dan Clark (born June 1, 1988) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2009 to 2022.

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Career

He was signed by the Roughriders in June, 2009 and spent time on the practice roster during the 2009 and 2010 seasons while playing junior football. [1] He played junior football for the Regina Thunder of the Canadian Junior Football League.

In 2019, he was the unanimous selection for Saskatchewan Roughriders Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman. [2] He was also named a CFL All-Star. Clark signed a contract extension with the Roughriders through the 2022 season on December 23, 2020. [3] Clark suffered a broken fibula on June 18, 2022. [4] He had successful surgery shortly thereafter and was expected to miss the remainder of the season. [5] On February 14, 2023, Clark became a free agent. The following day, after signing two Canadian offensive linemen (Peter Godber and Philip Blake) the Riders general manager Jeremy O’Day said it was "highly unlikely" that Clark would return to Saskatchewan for an eleventh season. [6] He played in 131 games for the Roughriders over 10 seasons.

Personal life

He resides in Regina, Saskatchewan during the off season with his wife, daughter and son.

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References

  1. "Dan Clark | Roster | Saskatchewan Roughriders". www.riderville.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  2. "CFL announces 2019 team award winners". October 30, 2019.
  3. "Riders extend mainstays Labatte, Clark through 2022". CFL.ca. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  4. TSN ca Staff (June 19, 2022). "Riders' Clark carted off against Elks". TSN.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  5. TSN ca Staff (June 20, 2022). "Riders' Clark has successful surgery on broken fibula". TSN.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  6. McGuire, Brendan (February 16, 2023). "GM Jeremy O'Day: it's 'highly unlikely' Dan Clark will be back with Riders in 2023". 3DownNation. Retrieved February 16, 2023.