Chiefs DE Frank Clark to See Specialist About Ongoing Stomach Issues
By Chris Russo
Just as the Kansas City Chiefs got on a roll defensively, they might have to take a step back.
Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark is suffering from well-documented stomach issues, and they're concerning enough that he's seeing a specialist to determine the root cause.
Reid says Frank Clark will see a specialist about ongoing stomach issues ...
— Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) December 11, 2019
Clark will see a specialist about the problem, which became part of the narrative after his flu-ridden performance in Sunday's victory over the New England Patriots.
The stories coming out of KC locker room re Frank Clark sound made up. They’re not.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) December 9, 2019
Terrible stomach virus.
Lost twelve pounds since Monday.
Was in hospital.
His “Flu Game” and was biggest win of @Chiefs season. @ArrowheadPride
Clark played less than half the Chiefs' defensive snaps on Sunday, though he still recorded four tackles and one sack in the 23-16 win.
Clark has experienced flu and stomach issues before. He recorded an interception and a forced fumble while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, despite losing 12 pounds and visiting the hospital twice that week.
Good speed rush by Frank Clark on that third down. Gets his hand on the ball to strip it. #Seahawks #LARvsSEA pic.twitter.com/mZ8IlsQzDu
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) October 7, 2018
Just to add to Clark's toughness, he also says he wants to play the 10-3 Patriots again in the playoffs.
Though Clark's diagnosis is still unknown, there is some good news for the Chiefs on multiple fronts.
For one, they clinched the AFC West on Sunday, so they have a little less pressure this weekend against the Denver Broncos. Secondly, if Clark can play through unhealthy weight loss and the flu to contribute in a road win over the Patriots, then he can probably perform under any circumstances.