Why risk is reduced on third contract for Packers DL Kenny Clark

With few exceptions, the Green Bay Packers rarely do third contracts. Generally speaking, third contracts come with enormous risk, given the level of investment required in a player aged 30 years or older.

The Packers feel like the inherent risk is reduced with defensive lineman Kenny Clark, who signed a three-year, $64 million extension with the team on Sunday. The deal was Clark’s third with the Packers — a rookie deal, a massive second contract and now a big third deal.

Clark could be the rare case where the investment in a third contract is absolutely worth it. Not only is he still only 28 years old, but he’s proven to be an elite and reliable player at an increasingly valuable position —…