After Learning He’s on the Cut List, Ex-Packers DT 3x Pro Bowler Expresses Desire to Return to the Packers — Even Though This City Once Betrayed Him

Green Bay, Wisconsin – December 30, 2025

Just hours after learning that he could be part of the Dallas Cowboys’ roster cuts, defensive lineman Kenny Clark made it clear where his heart truly lies: with the Green Bay Packers. Sources confirm that the former Packers star expressed a strong desire to return to the team where he began his NFL career, emphasizing his connection to the city, the organization, and its fans.

"Green Bay, this has always been home for me," Clark said. "This city, this team, the people here — everything that once belonged to me is here. If there’s no way for me to continue in Dallas, I want to finish my career with the Packers. Every effort, every play, every moment I give on the field is for Green Bay and for the Super Bowl championship we are still pursuing."

Clark, 28, originally starred with the Packers before being traded to Dallas in the high-profile Micah Parsons deal earlier this season. Despite signing a $64 million, three-year extension with the Cowboys in 2024, only $17.5 million of that was guaranteed. Combined with the expensive contracts of Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa, keeping Clark long-term in Dallas has become increasingly uncertain.

While the Cowboys’ front office publicly stated a desire to retain Clark, the financial realities and performance inconsistencies of the defensive line this season suggest that his departure is likely. Analysts from Spotrac and NFL contract experts have noted that moving Clark could free up significant cap space, including a $21.5 million roster bonus due in March, allowing Dallas to address other defensive needs.

For Packers fans, the prospect of Clark returning is tantalizing. Green Bay’s defensive front has been tested by injuries and inconsistency in 2025, with key players like Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs sidelined for stretches. Clark’s presence would not only bolster the interior line, but also reunite him with familiar faces and bring leadership, experience, and passion to a team preparing for a playoff push.

Clark’s statement underscores the deep bond he maintains with Green Bay. For him, this isn’t just about football — it’s about loyalty, history, and the city that shaped him as a player. Should a deal be reached, Packers fans could witness the return of a beloved defensive stalwart, ready to chase the Super Bowl championship that has eluded the team in recent seasons.