The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has agreed to a four-year deal with defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, subject to the passing of a physical exam. In accordance to team policies the details of the contract have not been disclosed.
“He is ideal for us because he is a versatile tackle,” commented Cardinals Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves. “He can play both nose and under tackle. He is very strong and quick so adding him to our defensive line gives us the opportunity to be much stronger up front.”
Clancy (6-1, 305) was originally a 3rd round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The University of Mississippi product played five seasons with the Steelers appearing in 54 games. During his tenure with the Steelers he recorded 30 tackles, in addition to having three post season appearances.
Following the 2004 season, the six-year NFL veteran moved on and tested the free agent market, and signed with the New York Giants on March 11, 2005 as an unrestricted free agent. During the 2005 season Clancy played in 16 games for the Giants recording 2 sacks and 37 tackles.
“Anytime we can get a player with experience I always think that affects our entire football team," Graves said. "The way Clancy plays the game with his intensity and his effort will not only directly our play on the field but hopefully rub off on some of the other players around him. Adding him will also help that defensive front in particular how we use Darnell Dockett. It will allow us to have those guys in at nose and under tackle and provide us with the versatility to do different things with both of those guys in the line up.”
