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Clark Dalton

Contributor

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

'SuperCam' returns: Panthers hint at big Cam Newton news before playoff game vs. Rams

"SuperCam" is returning to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. 

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh sends brother John encouraging message after Ravens firing

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh believes his older brother won't remain away from an NFL sideline for long.

Recently fired Ravens HC John Harbaugh is the ultimate coaching free agent

NFL teams are about to line up for head coach John Harbaugh.

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

Quarterback Arch Manning's ex-roommate is now a Benedict Arnold in the eyes of Texas Longhorns supporters. On Tuesday, former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone confirmed he's planning to play for the Oklahoma Sooners next season.

Report detailing Raiders' chaos shows how nepotism is one reason offense tanked in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders featured one of the more disappointing offenses in the NFL in 2025. Nepotism may have been one of the causes of the unit's problems.

NFL Draft intel: Who should Raiders take with pick No. 1?

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.

'All options are on the table': Cardinals GM discusses Kyler Murray's future after firing of Jonathan Gannon

The Arizona Cardinals are already looking for a new head coach. They could soon be looking for a new quarterback as well.

Why Tom Brady's preferred Pete Carroll replacement may be wrong fit for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after a dreadful 3-14 season. They must ensure their next HC is a quarterback whisperer.

Who's hot and who's not? Where Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford and other QBs rank heading into playoffs

The NFL playoffs are set. Over the next month, the Super Bowl hopes of the 14 postseason teams will hinge on quarterback play.  Entering the postseason, some QBs are faring better than others.

Falcons firing HC Raheem Morris won't immediately solve their problems

Morris wasn't a brilliant coach, but few coaches could succeed in Atlanta.

Will Nick Sirianni regret sitting starters in Week 18 after Eagles fail to secure No. 2 seed?

Sirianni resting his starters in Week 18 may cost his team a chance at repeating as Super Bowl champions.

Sweet snacks for sweet sacks: How Browns DE Myles Garrett is celebrating NFL sacks record

After breaking the NFL record for sacks in a season, Garrett should pop open a bottle of champagne, but the Cleveland Browns defensive end has less expensive taste.

J.J. McCarthy struggles overshadowed another brilliant Justin Jefferson season

Even with abysmal quarterback play, the Minnesota Vikings can still count on Jefferson giving them 1,000 receiving yards or more.

Browns DE Myles Garrett has likely secured DPOY after breaking NFL sacks record

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has likely secured Defensive Player of the Year after making NFL history.

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

Quarterback Philip Rivers' brief comeback with the Indianapolis Colts was fun, but why wasn't Leonard playing earlier?

Titans QB Cam Ward's underwhelming rookie season reaches disappointing end against Jaguars

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward likely wishes his rookie season went differently, especially the ending.

Raiders minority owner Tom Brady may have surprising Pete Carroll replacement in mind

Minority owner Tom Brady may be trying to bring the "Patriot Way" to the Las Vegas Raiders.

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse in CFP against Oregon

The Texas Tech Red Raiders fielded a national-championship-caliber defense this season, but not a national-championship-caliber quarterback.

Texas should prioritize Arch Manning's supporting cast after Citrus Bowl victory

Manning can clearly be a Heisman candidate in 2026, but he can't do so without reliable targets.

Broncos QB Bo Nix on the verge of tying Russell Wilson record in Week 18

The Denver Broncos replaced quarterback Russell Wilson with Bo Nix in 2024, which has worked out. Now, the latter has a chance to tie a record held by the former.

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP 

Head coach Ryan Day's sudden play-calling switcheroo has cost the Ohio State Buckeyes a national championship. 

QB Caleb Williams reaching 4,000 passing yards should be a priority for Bears in Week 18

Caleb Williams can do something that hasn't been done in the Chicago Bears' storied history: throw for 4,000 yards or more in a season. 

Texas QB Arch Manning's roller-coaster ride of a season ends with excellent Citrus Bowl showing

Before the Citrus Bowl, Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning took a roller-coaster ride with Michigan Wolverines QB Bryce Underwood. How fitting. 

Predators' Steven Stamkos proving age is just a number with goal No. 600

Like Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is an ageless wonder.