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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

You won't believe how much money Stephen Ross turned down to sell Dolphins

Owner Stephen Ross clearly has no concerns about his bank account after rejecting an absurd offer to sell the Miami Dolphins.

Can Titans still win John Harbaugh sweepstakes after aggressive push by Giants?

The Tennessee Titans better have one heck of a sales pitch for former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.   

A way-too-early look at the top QBs in 2027 NFL Draft after Dante Moore's return to Oregon

The 2027 NFL Draft just grew even more crowded at quarterback. 

Should you buy or sell John Harbaugh-Titans buzz?

Why in the world would Harbaugh want to take the Tennessee Titans job?

Five silver linings for the Steelers after the end of the Mike Tomlin era

For the first time in 19 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers head-coaching job is available.  

Greg Roman firing is a risky but necessary change for Chargers QB Justin Herbert 

In two seasons under Roman, Herbert's numbers dipped.

NFL Draft intel: Is Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss better off preparing for pros than fighting NCAA?

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  Once again, we're answering the biggest questions about the draft.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley defends OC Kevin Patullo after offensive disaster in playoff loss to 49ers

Barkley knows the Philadelphia Eagles offense is a wreck, but he's defending Patullo.

HC Lane Kiffin hopes he has found LSU's next Jayden Daniels in Arizona State transfer QB Sam Leavitt

Once again, the LSU Tigers are banking on another former Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback turning into a Heisman Trophy winner.

Oregon may have found its next successful transfer QB in Dylan Raiola

Add another name to the Oregon Ducks' line of successful transfer quarterbacks.

Does Chargers' Justin Herbert belong in same tier as Patrick Mahomes and other elite QBs after third playoff loss?

Does Herbert belong among the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks after another playoff loss?

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni downplays tense interaction with A.J. Brown in loss to 49ers

Tempers flared between Brown and Sirianni in the NFC wild-card round on Sunday.

Bills end 33-year playoff drought with road win over Jaguars

Entering the 2025 NFL postseason, the Buffalo Bills hadn't won a road playoff game in a long time. 

Jaguars-Bills takeaways: Has Josh Allen's postseason luck changed? 

If not now, when? That's the question many had been asking about quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they entered the NFL playoffs.

Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.

Cam Coleman's transfer to Texas gives QB Arch Manning the legit WR1 he needs

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may have found a new roommate, but at the very least he has a new top target.

Packers QB Jordan Love defends Matt LaFleur amid calls for HC's job

LaFleur's future is up in the air after the Packers collapsed in a 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in the NFC wild-card round.

Ben Johnson showed Bears clips of another famous comeback before thrilling win over Packers

Head coach Ben Johnson prepared the Chicago Bears for their epic comeback well before the postseason.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin suffers another QB transfer failure with DJ Lagway planning Baylor move

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin continues to fail to attract big-name quarterbacks in the transfer portal. 

Would Mike McDaniel make sense for Browns after firing from Dolphins?

McDaniel is one of the top play-callers in the NFL, as his offenses often leave defensive coordinators perplexed. 

Toughest conversation every NFL front office must have this offseason

The NFL offseason isn’t just about draft boards, cap space and free-agent wish lists. It’s also about the conversations teams must have — the uncomfortable, franchise-shaping discussions that could determine whether a contender keeps rolling or a rebuilding team finally admits where it stands.

How RB Raleek Brown transferring to Texas benefits QB Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning should be using his legs less in 2026.

How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis

The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen. 

With John Harbaugh available, is keeping Todd Bowles the right move for the Buccaneers?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't jettisoning head coach Todd Bowles, despite there being other appealing options on the head-coaching market.

Jerry Jones' vow to 'bust the budget' could be another broken promise to Cowboy fans

Jerry Jones is promising the Dallas Cowboys will splurge this offseason. Don't believe him until they do.