Frank Clark trade rumors: 3 teams that should call Seahawks

Trade talks surrounding Seattle Seahawks DE Frank Clark have heated up as of late. What teams could benefit the most from acquiring his services?

With NFL Draft season approaching, trade rumors have begun swirling around the league. Although teammate Russell Wilson’s contract saga has been the talk surrounding the Seattle Seahawks, defensive end Frank Clark’s name has certainly been a hot topic as well.

Clark experienced his best NFL season in 2018, racking up 13 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and even an interception. Just 25 years old and entering a contract season, teams may be lining up for the former second-round pick’s services shortly. With that being said, which teams should pick up the phone and begin a dialogue with the Seahawks?

3. Buffalo Bills

Let’s get this out of the way: The Buffalo Bills are not a contending team. After qualifying for a wild card spot in 2017, coach Sean McDermott’s bunch took a step back last season. Winning just six games, it was painfully obvious that this team is going to take more than a year to rebuild.

With an estimated $20 million in cap room to work with, the Bills would have just enough space for Clark’s $17 million due for the 2019-20 season under the franchise tag. Because he is a young, yet extremely productive player, Clark would fit in perfectly under what Buffalo is trying to do: acquire young talent.

Aside from Kyle Williams (retirement), there isn’t much defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has lost from last year’s elite unit. When players of Clark’s caliber are available, you strike when you can.

Previously linked to Clark earlier in the offseason, acquiring him would make a lot of sense for the Bills. Building for the future and ensuring second-year quarterback Josh Allen has an outstanding defense to fall back on would be a great move. Giving Clark a year to adjust to the culture in Buffalo and locking him up to a long-term deal sounds like a solid plan.