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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.

EXPERTISE:

NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

Watch: Jaguars WR Gabe Davis drops potential TD

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis seems to be developing a case of butterfingers.

Browns WR Amari Cooper addresses trade possibility

Cooper, 30, is in the final year of a five-year, $100M deal, but the Browns converted all but $1.21M of his base salary into a signing bonus this offseason. Thus, a team that acquired him would absorb less than $1M in salary.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott 'dumbfounded' by lack of touches, and he should be

Ezekiel Elliott doesn't understand his lack of usage, and he may have a point.

Week 6 NFL Draft intel: Former Pro Bowler loves this QB

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a surging quarterback to an overlooked wide receiver, here are five players we are tracking. 

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels shares why he doesn't want to be compared to Lamar Jackson

Before their matchup on Sunday, Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels isn't welcoming comparisons to Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. 

Reporters discuss whether Rams QB Matthew Stafford could become a trade candidate

The Los Angeles Rams haven't met expectations through their first five games, going 1-4. Will they give up on the season and ship quarterback Matthew Stafford elsewhere? 

Raiders' QB switch was necessary, but it still won't save their season

Whether O'Connell retains the starting job or Minshew gets it back, don't bank on either saving the season.

Potential fatal flaw for every AFC West team

NFL teams can usually identify their strengths and weaknesses after five weeks of the season. No team is perfect, but some have much bigger issues than others. Here is one potentially fatal flaw for every AFC West team.

Why Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye could struggle in debut vs. Texans

Don't expect rookie quarterback Drake Maye to look like the successor to former New England Patriots star Tom Brady in his debut.

How Broncos' Patrick Surtain II is proving he's 'the best corner in football'

If Surtain keeps powering an elite unit and helps Denver make the playoffs for the first time since 2015, he should remain in the DPOY conversation. He could also cement his status as the Broncos' most valuable player.

Davante Adams should avoid Jets after firing of HC Robert Saleh

Should Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams avoid a reunion with his longtime buddy, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers?

Does JuJu Smith-Schuster's fantastic 'MNF' performance alleviate Chiefs' WR concerns?

Smith-Schuster played a pivotal role when the Chiefs won their third Super Bowl during the 2022-23 season.

Broncos HC: Why sideline exchange with rookie QB Bo Nix wasn't a negative

Denver head coach Sean Payton didn't mind rookie quarterback Bo Nix showing him some attitude during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Raiders HC addresses QB situation after pulling Gardner Minshew in Week 5

Through his first five games, Minshew has struggled to take care of the ball, tying for third in the league in interceptions thrown (five).

Why Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels is becoming a legit MVP candidate

Last season, 2023 No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud transformed the Texans, guiding them to their first playoff trip since 2019. Daniels — the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft — may have a similar impact in Washington. 

Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert's final TD vs. Steelers highlights why he could be on verge of breaking out

Tolbert pushed through the pain on "Sunday Night Football" against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watch: Steelers QB Justin Fields kick-starts offense with TD vs. Cowboys

The Pittsburgh Steelers turned on the jets in the second half of their "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

Watch: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott turns ball over for second time vs. Steelers

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had two first-half turnovers against the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Sunday Night Football."

Watch: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II grabs second interception vs. Raiders

Cornerback Patrick Surtain II keeps showing why he's one of the Denver Broncos' most valuable players.

Sabrina Ionescu's shooting display helps Liberty punch ticket to WNBA Finals for second straight season

The New York Liberty have vanquished the Las Vegas Aces and are returning to the WNBA Finals.

Watch: Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers scores magnificent TD vs. Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Brock Bowers has officially arrived.

Watch: Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby scores 65-yard TD vs. Colts

Clearly, the Jacksonville Jaguars should give second-year running back Tank Bigsby more carries.

NFL Week 5 winners: Bears, Commanders finally have their QBs

With most of the NFL Week 5 schedule in the books it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners from around the NFL this week.

Saints QB Derek Carr comments on potentially reuniting with WR Davante Adams

Why wouldn't New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr welcome a reunion with Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams? During his Thursday news conference, Carr said he and Adams remain close and addressed the trade rumors.

Chiefs make big decision on injured WR Rashee Rice

While the Kansas City Chiefs are still determining the severity of Rashee Rice's knee injury, their latest move sheds some light on the future of the second-year wide receiver.