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Clark Dalton

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Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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Steelers takeaways earn 23-20 upset win over Bengals

The Bengals twitter account poked fun at the Steelers on Sunday asking, “What are they even steeling?” The Steelers account responded saying they were taking, “The ball.”

Steelers offense, punchless vs. Bengals in 2021, will have star WR Diontae Johnson in Week 1

With Johnson set to play in Week 1 and George Pickens ready to go, the Steelers might score more than 20 points against the Bengals this season.

Analyst: No doubt Cowboys' Jerry Jones will seek Sean Payton if HC underperforms

Mike McCarthy hasn't won a playoff game in two seasons as the Cowboys head coach, so it's no surprise he appears on numerous NFL hot seat lists.

'Looks awesome:' Broncos QB Russell Wilson isn't 'descending,' HC says

A Seattle Seahawks front-office source told ESPN’s Brady Henderson that Russell Wilson is a "descending player,” but his new coach is not buying it. “I know what I see on the practice field, and he looks awesome, so excited to have him here,” first-year Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said at a news conference Thursday.

Steelers' Mitch Trubisky tries to avoid becoming a 'caretaker quarterback'

Trubisky departed Chicago after the 2020 season for Buffalo, where he served as backup last season to Josh Allen.

WR Chase Claypool: 'Deep' Steelers will be fine if Diontae Johnson can't play

Johnson is nursing a left shoulder injury that he suffered in the final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

NBC Sports' Peter King: No playoffs for Broncos

NBC Sports’ Peter King believes the Broncos improved in the offseason, but he predicted they won't make the playoffs, citing the difficulty of the AFC West.

Analyst: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin's remarkable streak will continue

The Steelers' last losing season came in 2003, one year before they drafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons on 'superhero' Tom Brady: 'He looks to kill you'

Parsons praised Brady ahead of Sunday's matchup between the Cowboys and Bucs.

Can KaVontae Turpin have 'Devin Hester effect' for Cowboys?

Cowboys return specialist KaVontae Turpin may become an electric playmaker, but can he follow in the footsteps of  Devin Hester, perhaps the greatest returner in NFL history?

Analyst: Broncos are playoff bound with Russell Wilson, who will earn NFL MVP

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, entering his 11th season, has never received a vote for NFL MVP. FOX Sports and NFL Network analyst Peter Schrager expects that to change.

Five takeaways from report on Seahawks-Russell Wilson divorce

Some key takeaways from the details of the Wilson-Seahawks breakup.

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett plans to give Russell Wilson a hug in Week 1

Adjusting to life without each other will be difficult, especially for Wilson, who will play in Seattle as an opponent for the first time.

Former Saints HC Sean Payton: Cowboys will beat Bucs in Week 1

Sean Payton has frequently been linked to the Cowboys' head coaching position.

Shut out last season, Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy could be team's X-factor

Jeudy was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, ahead of CeeDee Lamb (Dallas, No, 17) and Justin Jefferson (Minnesota, No. 22).

Could Tony Pollard replace Ezekiel Elliott as Cowboys' lead RB?

This could be the season Pollard, who's faster and younger than Elliott, gets more carries than his three-time Pro Bowl teammate.

Cowboys DE Demarcus Lawerence embracing underdog mentality in Week 1

Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawerence exhibited confidence, even though Dallas is a 1.5-point underdog in their season opener this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New Cowboys OT Jason Peters takes Tyler Smith under his wing

Left tackle Jason Peters will add depth to the Cowboys offensive line, and mentor their first-round draft pick Tyler Smith. 

NFL execs rank Broncos 7th in AFC

The surveyed execs had some questions about the Broncos.

Prediction: Cowboys will lose opener, but still win 12 games

The Cowboys had a rocky offseason, but Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr predicts they are going to be just fine. He expects Dallas to win 12 games, make the playoffs and earn the NFC’s No.

Analyst: Denver's Javonte Williams will lead NFL in rushing

While Melvin Gordon is still around, it appears Williams is the clear-cut No. 1 in Denver's backfield.

Russell Wilson after extension: 'This team is really special'

Wilson talked about his new team after inking a five-year extension.

Dak Prescott looking to silence doubts about Cowboys offense

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott surprised critics when he won NFL offensive rookie of the year as an unheralded fourth-round draft pick in 2016.

After Russell Wilson's extension, Denver's Justin Simmons wants 'very expensive' dinner

On Thursday, Denver quarterback Russell Wilson agreed to a five-year extension for $245 million. At least one teammate is looking to be treated to a nice dinner.

Why Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz could be a fantasy star

According to Pro Football Focus, Schultz was fifth in average points-per-reception last season.