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

Browns' Shedeur Sanders could be losing valuable opportunity after injury update

Just when it seemed everything was going right for Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback caught an unlucky break on Wednesday. 

Broncos QB Bo Nix pumps the brakes on his own head coach's hype train

The Broncos starters didn't look like Super Bowl contenders in their first preseason game.

Super Bowl champion may have foreseen Caleb Williams' early struggles

Williams was considered the top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, but a Super Bowl champion wasn't wild about the Chicago Bears quarterback.

Brandon Aiyuk news puts more pressure on second-year WR

On Monday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects Aiyuk to return from an ACL/MCL tear in his right knee around Week 6.

Packers WR Matthew Golden's big purchase for family will warm your heart

The rookie has kept his draft-day promise to his grandmother. 

Can No. 1 Texas achieve rare feat in Arch Manning's first season as starter?

Quarterback Arch Manning could help the No. 1 Texas Longhorns do something just two other teams have done since the 2000 season.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh may have QB Justin Herbert on verge of postseason breakthrough

The Los Angeles Chargers hired head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2024 to unlock quarterback Justin Herbert's potential. He may be on the verge of doing that.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott needs bounce-back season more than any other QB

Quarterback Dak Prescott has indicated he plans to lead the Dallas Cowboys on a deep playoff run this season. He'd better. It's easy to argue no QB needs a postseason run more than the Cowboys star.

New survey shows how Bengals are wasting QB Joe Burrow's prime

The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the league's best quarterbacks in Joe Burrow. Now, can they give him a defense that consistently gets stops?

Should Broncos be worried about Bo Nix's early preseason struggles?

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix didn't look like the player who shattered expectations as a rookie in his 2025 preseason debut.

Aaron Boone's ejection vs. Astros isn't a good look for manager's future

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone may be feeling the heat. 

Dolphins' underwhelming preseason opener will fail to stop Tyreek Hill rumors

The Miami Dolphins reportedly don't want to trade Hill, but the star wide receiver might have other ideas after the team's shaky preseason opener.

Jaguars' plans for Travis Hunter remain unclear after preseason debut

Doubts persist about Travis Hunter's ability to play cornerback/wide receiver extensively in the NFL. 

Is Browns QB Shedeur Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?

Sanders impressed in his preseason debut. Was that enough to help him climb the depth chart?

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes big proclamation he probably can't keep

Quarterback Dak Prescott seems optimistic about the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. Perhaps he's a little too optimistic.

Rams HC Sean McVay discusses potential timeline for star's return

On Thursday, Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed a potential timeline for the QB's return.

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward threw ball into skirmish with Buccaneers

A training-camp skirmish on Thursday became target practice for Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward.

One major training-camp surprise for every NFL team as preseason begins

While teams continue to shape rosters, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the major surprises — good or bad — for each team during training camp.

Way-too-early NFL Draft intel: Does Penn State have Saquon Barkley 2.0?

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence opens up about team's plans for Travis Hunter

The Jacksonville Jaguars are letting Travis Hunter continue to play cornerback/wide receiver, but quarterback Trevor Lawrence wouldn't mind throwing him more passes. 

Broncos' Bo Nix speaks on meeting with future Hall of Famer

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix learned invaluable lessons from a future Hall of Famer this offseason. 

Steelers should think twice about critical preseason decision 

Using this player in the preseason could be far too risky for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Travis Kelce's attitude about Super Bowl LIX loss won't help Chiefs return to the big game

How does a team move on from a crushing Super Bowl loss? 

Patriots stars react to HC Mike Vrabel getting bloodied while breaking up camp fight

Vrabel jumped in to help stop the fight, and his face was bloodied.

Raiders HC Pete Carroll discusses return to Seattle in first preseason game

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is returning to the stadium he once called home.