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Chris Clemons | Defensive Lineman

Team: Seattle Seahawks
Age / DOB:  (31) / 10/30/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 254
College: Georgia
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The Everett Herald confirms Seahawks DE Chris Clemons (torn ACL) is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season.
Clemons is a candidate for the reserve/PUP list after tearing his left ACL and meniscus in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. The Seahawks have operated as if Clemons isn't even on the roster this offseason, signing Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett and using two draft picks on defensive linemen. The organization likely considers whatever Clemons can add in 2013 a bonus. Apr 29 - 1:22 PM
Source: Everett Herald

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Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks GM John Schneider says he's not sure if RE Chris Clemons (torn ACL) will be ready for Week 1.

"It’s too early to know with that right now," Schneider said. "But he’s doing a great job. I believe he’s ahead of schedule. I know he’s working like crazy." Clemons underwent surgery just a month ago, and the recovery time is six to eight months. Seattle will be looking for pass rushers in free agency and the draft.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Feb 22 - 4:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks RE Chris Clemons underwent surgery Thursday to repair his torn left ACL and meniscus.

The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews and comes with a 6-8 month recovery timetable. Seattle's top pass rusher will be questionable for training camp. Coach Pete Carroll confirmed the team will be seeking more pass-rush help this offseason.
Source: Chris Clemons on Twitter
Jan 18 - 8:25 AM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Speaking at Monday's season-ending presser, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the team will be on the lookout for more pass-rushing help this offseason.

Seattle finished in the middle of the pack this season with their 36 sacks, but with Chris Clemons tearing his ACL in the Wild Card round of the playoffs and Jason Jones set for free agency, the team is looking awfully thin on the edges heading into the offseason. Bruce Irvin will look to take the next step in his sophomore season while Greg Scruggs is another intriguing young player.
Source: Curtis Crabtree on Twitter
Jan 14 - 6:22 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks placed DE Chris Clemons (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Clemons sustained a torn ACL and meniscus on the shoddy turf at FedEx Field Sunday. The Seahawks' best pass rusher, who is owed $6 million in base salary in 2013, will now be in a race to get ready for training camp. First-round rookie Bruce Irvin will replace Clemons in the starting lineup for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Falcons.
Jan 9 - 12:38 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms that Seahawks DE Chris Clemons has suffered a torn ACL and meniscus.

Clemons met with Dr. James Andrews Monday and will obviously miss the rest of the playoffs. He'll be up against it to make it back for Week 1 next season. First-round rookie Bruce Irvin will now play a much larger role in the Divisional Round against the Falcons. Clemons had 11.5 sacks this season. He's under contract for $6 million in 2013, with $1.5 million of it guaranteed.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jan 7 - 5:11 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Profootballtalk reports the Seahawks fear the knee injury sustained by DE Chris Clemons is a torn ACL.

Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged after the game that the team is worried about the injury. Clemons will undergo an MRI on Monday in Seattle. The team's leading pass rusher, Clemons reached double digit sacks for a third consecutive season. His loss would be a big one at Atlanta next week. Rookie Bruce Irvin will be asked to take on a bigger role.
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
Jan 6 - 8:43 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks DE Chris Clemons was forced from Sunday's Wild Card round game versus the Redskins with a left knee injury.

The poor conditions of the FedEx Field surface has been an issue all game, and may have claimed another victim. Clemons' injury appeared to be of the non-contact variety. He was able to walk off the field after receiving attention from the medical staff. Seattle's sack leader is officially doubtful to return.
Jan 6 - 6:31 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks agreed to terms with RE Chris Clemons on a three-year, $21 million extension.

Clemons was set to earn $4 million in the final season of a five-year deal. The new deal will reportedly average $7 million annually. A full-time starter for the first time in his career after arriving in Seattle in 2010, Clemons has led the Seahawks in sacks each of the past two seasons, tallying 11 each year. No other Seahawk notched more than four sacks in 2011.
Source: ESPN.com
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 07:51:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

The Seahawks have yet to progress in contract discussions with disgruntled RE Chris Clemons.

Clemons' status for training camp is in question after skipping the entire offseason program. Dissatisfied with his $4.5 million salary, he's reportedly seeking a contract similar to Cameron Wake's $34.5 million extension. Barring an unexpected turn in negotiations, Clemons likely isn't getting a new deal.
Source: The Sports Xchange
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 10:44:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

A Seahawks insider told Pro Football Weekly that the club fully anticipates disgruntled RE Chris Clemons showing up to camp on time.

Clemons reportedly wants Cam Wake money, and is dissatisfied with the $4.5 million he's due in salary. "I really think he’ll show up for camp," said the insider, "whether he’s signed a new deal or not." There are "rumors" that Clemons was upset the Seahawks used a first-round pick on DE Bruce Irvin. The team is optimistic that an "angry" Clemons will respond with a big year on the field.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 06:43:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

According to Pro Football Weekly, "word is" Seahawks RE Chris Clemons would like a contract similar to Cameron Wake's in Miami.

Wake signed for $34.53 million over five years, although it was reported as a four-year, $49 million extension. (Wake can earn more through escalators.) Either way, it's a ways off from the three-year, $18 million offer the Seahawks reportedly made to Clemons earlier this offseason. Clemons has already forfeited $173,000 in bonus money by staying away from spring workouts. It stands to reason he'd be willing to skip some or all of training camp, too.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 05:44:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

A "source close to the situation" disputes a report by Len Pasquarelli of the Sports Xchange that Seahawks RE Chris Clemons has rejected a proposed three-year, $18 million extension.

Clemons is apparently unhappy that the team used a first-round pick on his eventual replacement, Bruce Irvin. In addition to a $73,000 fine for staying home this week, Clemons will forfeit a $100,000 workout bonus after skipping the Seahawks' mandatory minicamp. Seattle is looking to improve a pass rush that provided only 33 sacks a season ago, but is unwilling to overpay Clemons.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 10:23:00 AM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

ESPN's John Clayton confirms the Seahawks are working on a contract extension with RE Chris Clemons.

Clemons has skipped the entire offseason, incurring a $63,000 fine for sitting out this week's mandatory minicamp. He can make up that money, of course, by landing a new deal this summer. Due to earn $4.5 million in the final year of his contract, the 30-year-old has earned a new payday with back-to-back career-highs of 11 sacks in Pete Carroll's "elephant" position the past two seasons.
Source: John Clayton on Twitter
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 03:18:00 PM
Chris Clemons - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks RE Chris Clemons was a no-show for mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

He's subject to $60,000 in fines if he skips all three days. Clemons wants a new contract, but lost some leverage when Seattle drafted his heir apparent in Bruce Irvin. Clemons is due $4.5 million in a contract year. "I thought he was coming," coach Pete Carroll said. "It doesn't look like he's going to show up."
Source: John Boyle on Twitter
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 06:57:00 PM

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