to a six-year contract extension, with his salary averaging $4.5 million per year ($41 million in total), making him the highest paid tight end in the NFL. On December 28, 2008, Clark broke the Colts' franchise record, held by Hall of Famer John Mackey, for yards in a season by a tight end (848). On September 21, 2009, Clark had career high 183 receiving yards and a touchdown in just seven receptions at the Monday Night Football match up against Miami Dolphins, this is also the fourth highest receiving yards ever for a Tight End in NFL history. On November 8, 2009 against the Houston Texans Clark caught 14 balls; a career-high for him. He was named AFC Offensive Player-of-the-Week because of his performance against Houston. On January 3, 2010 against the Buffalo Bills, Clark caught his 100th reception of the season, the second tight end to do so in NFL history. He ended the 2009 season with 100 catches for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns. On October 17, 2010, Clark sustained a wrist injury playing the Washington Redskins and was put on injured reserve on Friday, October 22, 2010, after season-ending wrist surgery. He completed the season with 37 catches for 347 yards and three touchdowns. Clark's surgically repaired wrist would again hinder his production in the 2011 regular season, limiting him to 34 receptions for 357 yards and two touchdowns in only 11 games. This was also the first season Clark played without quarterback Peyton Manning, who missed the entire season rehabbing from offseason neck surgery. Clark was released on March 7, 2012. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Clark signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 21, 2012. He finished the season with 47 receptions for 435 yards and 4 touchdowns. Baltimore Ravens On August 13, 2013, Clark signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He finished the season with 31 receptions for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns. Retirement On June 18, 2014, Clark signed a one-day contract with the Colts, so that he could retire as a member of the team. NFL career statistics Personal life Clark and his wife, Karen, reside with their three children in Livermore, Iowa. They also hold residence in Zionsville, Indiana. Clark guest starred in the CBS hit show Criminal Minds as San Diego Police officer Austin Kent in the episode "The Stranger", fulfilling an acting dream." References External