Jeremy Terrell Clark (born September 6, 1983) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He played

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at the

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. Clark has also been a member of the

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and

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College career

Clark was a four-year starter at Alabama, Clark registered 85 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 8 TFLs during his collegiate career.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Clark signed with the

as an

following the 2007 NFL Draft on April 30, 2007. He was waived during final cuts on September 1, but was re-signed to the team's

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on September 3. He spent the entire 2007 season on the Eagles' practice squad. He was re-signed to a three-year contract on January 2, 2008. He was waived on June 13 before the start of training camp.

First stint with Giants

Clark signed with the

on July 27, 2008. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on August 31. He was promoted to the active roster on November 29. He played in four games in 2008, recording four tackles. He was waived/injured on September 5, 2009 and subsequently reverted to

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. He was released with an injury settlement on September 8.

Atlanta Falcons

Clark was signed to the

' practice squad on September 22, 2009. He was released on December 1.

Second stint with Giants

Clark was re-signed to the Giants' practice squad on December 4, 2009, where he remained through the end of the regular season.

Arizona Cardinals

Clark was signed by the

on January 5, 2010 after

Jason Banks was placed on

. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 10. He was waived during final cuts following training camp on September 3.

Dallas Cowboys

Clark was signed by the

on November 10, 2010, after Marcus Spears and

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were placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 8.

Washington Redskins

Clark was signed by the

on December 16, 2010. He was waived on December 25.

Second stint with Eagles

Clark was signed to a three-year contract by the

on December 30, 2010, after

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was placed on injured reserve. He was released on July 28, 2011.

References

External links

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Philadelphia Eagles bioDallas Cowboys bioArizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Clark, Jeremy 1983 births Living people People from Daphne, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American football defensive tackles American football defensive ends Alabama Crimson Tide football players Philadelphia Eagles players New York Giants players Atlanta Falcons players Arizona Cardinals players Dallas Cowboys players Washington Redskins players