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“He’s a steady Eddie,” Gutekunst said. “He’s consistently improved from the time we got him. He played the most snaps we’ve asked him to play last year and he handled it very well.
“He’s really worked himself into being a really good NFL football player. He’s very reliable and dependable.”
Meanwhile, the former first-round pick in Clark was a Pro Bowl alternate a year ago who likely would have gone to the annual all-star game if not for a late-season injury. Also entering his fourth year, Clark is a primary target for a contract extension of his own given the window the Packers have with his fifth-year option already exercised for 2020.
Gutekunst didn’t speak about the salary cap ramifications specifically, but he did say the release of Daniels provides “flexibility” moving forward.
“Kenny Clark is a dominant player in the NFL,” Gutekunst said. “We’d certainly like to get (a new contract) done at some point.”
As for Daniels, Gutekunst thanked him for always being a true pro in his seven years with the Packers. A move with Daniels had been in the works, but it wasn’t made sooner due to a couple of issues – Daniels’ rehab from a 2018 foot injury that landed him on injured reserve, and trade talks with other clubs that ultimately didn’t result in a deal.
“Mike’s a good player, and you never want to see a good player walk out the door,” Gutekunst said, “but we have guys eager and ready to get their shot.”