"One of Dallas' undrafted free agents last year, Clark had a strong camp and made a case for the bottom of the roster with both safety and nickel corner appeal. However, he was ultimately waived at final cuts and added to the practice squad. About a month later, Clark was signed to the roster and played in 11 games, even starting one during an injury-riddled Week 8 in Denver. Outside of the Broncos game, nearly all of Clark's playing time came on special teams."
"It was in punt coverage that Clark made one of the Cowboys' best plays of 2025, and in a huge comeback win over the Eagles. From the gunner position, Clark got bullied down the field by the Philadelphia blocker. But despite stumbling and even hitting the ground, Clark kept fighting his way back up and towards the ball. He finally got there and delivered a hard hit to Eagles' WR Xavier Gipson, knocking the ball loose for a Cowboys fumble recovery. Clark earned national praise for his relentless hustle on the play."
"Clark returns as a roster spot competitor with a year left on his minimal contract. If he sticks this season, he will be an exclusive rights free agent in 2027, having just two accrued seasons. That would give Dallas contractual control over Clark for at least one more year, which could help him stick on the roster now. Role: Backup safetyRoster Chance: 10%"
Alijah Clark, an undrafted free agent in 2025, impressed in camp and earned a practice-squad role before being signed to the active roster. He appeared in 11 games and started once during an injury-heavy Week 8 at Denver, with most playing time coming on special teams. In a major comeback win over the Eagles, Clark made a key punt-coverage play by fighting through contact, reaching the ball, and delivering a hard hit that knocked it loose for a fumble recovery. He returns in 2026 as a roster spot competitor with one year left on a minimal contract, which could keep him under Cowboys control as an exclusive rights free agent in 2027. His chances face pressure from an overhauled safety group featuring new veterans and a first-round pick.
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