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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

Adding Trevon Diggs makes Micah Parsons happy, but it won't help Packers' Super Bowl chances

Cornerback Trevon Diggs is now set to reunite with former Dallas Cowboys teammate Micah Parsons. 

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian calls out NCAA for failure to certify player agents properly: 'It may be their college roommate'

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is negotiating with agents. He suspects that some are calling from their dorm rooms. 

Falcons should show record-breaking RB Bijan Robinson the money after 2025 season

Teams have refrained from paying running backs in recent years, but few were on the same tier as Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson.  

Falcons' Xavier Watts tying Deion Sanders' record proves he's one of the bigger steals of 2025 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons should feel fortunate that Watts fell to them in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft intel: Top 10 CFP prospects and their ideal team fits

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

Why Fernando Mendoza to Raiders in 2026 NFL Draft may not be a lock

The Las Vegas Raiders taking Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft is a lock, right? Not so fast.

To reward Arch Manning for taking pay cut, Texas should land WR Cam Coleman

Manning took a pay cut so that he could play with a wide receiver like Coleman.

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Since becoming Fighting Irish HC in 2021, Freeman has gone 43-12, leading the program to one national championship appearance.

Bears QB Caleb Williams is a rising star, but this issue is preventing him from reaching his ceiling

Williams is already an impressive talent, but he could be even better if he fixes one glaring problem.

Bills losing AFC East puts damper on Josh Allen reaching another remarkable feat 

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen accomplished another remarkable feat on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Is Aaron Rodgers' 'full confidence' in Steelers heading into Week 18 warranted? 

Pittsburgh (9-7) will play Baltimore (8-8) for the AFC North in Week 18 at home. 

Titans QB Cam Ward's performance against Saints shows he must find balance to reach high ceiling

The former Miami Hurricanes star has shown flashes in the second half of the season.

Browns answer Ravens RB Derrick Henry's prayer with upset over Steelers

Baltimore needed Pittsburgh to lose to have one more shot at winning the division and securing a playoff spot. 

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs grows bank account on TD catch against Jets

Diggs has proved to be a worthwhile investment for the team.

Rookie QB Quinn Ewers shows why Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa on 63-yard TD pass against Buccaneers

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is already pushing the ball downfield more than recently benched starting QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Will former QB Matt Ryan soon be reuniting with Falcons in a different role?

In 14 seasons with the Falcons, the 2008 first-round pick made four Pro Bowls and became the franchise's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (367).

Jerry Jones pulled stunt to put Cowboys in Christmas spirit; his team returned favor against Commanders

Before the Dallas Cowboys' Christmas game against the Washington Commanders, owner Jerry Jones pulled a stunt to put his team in the holiday spirit.  

Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin makes history on 86-yard TD against Commanders

It's been an otherwise frustrating season for the fourth-year wideout out of TCU.

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams brings the boom on Christmas against Commanders

The fifth-year RB has revived his career in Dallas, powering the team's rushing attack.

'Inflection point': Ian Rapoport's take on QB Lamar Jackson's relationship with Ravens may raise eyebrows

Despite winning two league MVPs in eight seasons with Baltimore, Jackson's future with the team no longer seems entirely certain.

Steve Kerr, Draymond Green make amends after sideline spat 

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green have moved past their tense sideline exchange.  The Green-Kerr incident overshadowed the Warriors' 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers reacts to DK Metcalf's altercation with Lions fan 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't condone wide receiver DK Metcalf punching a fan, but he also believes spectators shouldn't provoke players.

Titans linked to Marcus Freeman: Is hiring Notre Dame HC a good idea? 

The Tennessee Titans seem interested in plucking a new head coach from the college ranks.  

HC John Harbaugh defends Lamar Jackson after column calls out Ravens QB

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defended Lamar Jackson on Wednesday after a column blasted the quarterback.

Cowboys, Chiefs among five NFL teams poised for 2026 turnaround

Many NFL teams are already thinking about next season.  With 10 of the 14 playoff spots clinched, most NFL teams must begin preparing for the offseason.