Dan Orlovsky: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lane Kiffin's LSU decision sparks Dan Orlovsky's push for major college football reform

With a weekend of madness behind, many within college sports are blaming Lane Kiffin. On the other hand, others, including ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky are taking the NCAA to task for the awkward timing of the academic and athletic year that have been interposed on top of each other.

Dan Orlovsky Ripped For His Comment On The Lane Kiffin Situation

As many voices in the football world pile on Lane Kiffin for his decision to leave Ole Miss for LSU over the weekend, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky is placing the blame on others for the coach exiting Oxford like he did.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 26

Bills predicted to shred Steelers' defense by ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky

Six weeks ago, Bills Mafia was looking forward to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a potential preview of the AFC Championship. The Buffalo Bills were off to a 4-0 start; the Steelers 4-1.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

How many of the 24 NFL players to go over 100 total yards from scrimmage in at least 10 games since 2023 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 25

Dan Orlovsky’s New Eagles Hot Take Misses Mark

There are always going to be hot takes out there around the National Football League. That seems to be the case especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 21

Herbstreit, Orlovsky think J.J. McCarthy isn’t broken — just unfinished

Are J.J. McCarthy's struggles concerning? No doubt. Are those struggles, and the mechanical issues allegedly causing them, fixable? According to a pair of former quarterbacks, yeah, most likely.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Insider delivers harsh truth on Dan Orlovsky’s J.J. McCarthy accuracy diagnosis

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense has struggled in J.J. McCarthy’s first year as the team’s starter. While the Vikings’ passing game was an asset with Sam Darnold under center last season, it’s become a liability with McCarthy at the helm.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / November 20

Dan Orlovsky Praises Titans' Cam Ward

Most of the coverage that the Tennessee Titans have received within the national eye this season, both online and on television, has been in a negative light to some extent.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 20

Orlovsky’s breakdown of McCarthy echoes the Ponder ‘easily correctable’ era

Has the media, with a big boost from social media armchair quarterbacks, overblown concerns about Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's accuracy troubles?

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Dan Orlovsky drops a bold take about Joe Burrow and the Bengals following injury report surprise

The Cincinnati Bengals turned heads by listing Joe Burrow as a full participant for Wednesday's practice. Burrow began practicing again for the first time

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 19

Dan Orlovsky Makes Bold Declaration After Joe Burrow Was Full Practice Participant

Joe Burrow is likely playing Sunday against the Patriots if NFL history and Wednesday's practice status are any indication. ESPN's Dan Orlovsky agrees with the thinking.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 19

Dan Orlovsky just said what Eagles fans are terrified to admit

The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive issues have been talked about ad nauseam lately. Yes, they've failed to score more than 17 points in four of their last six contests.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Dan Orlovsky has warning for Patriots

Dan Orlovsky had a warning for the New England Patriots while speaking on ESPN Tuesday. Orlovsky was talking about the Patriots on “NFL Live” and said that the team plays too much nickel defense for his liking.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Dan Orlovsky drops eye-opening Mason Rudolph take after Aaron Rodgers injury for the Steelers

The 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers have played decent football this season. They added Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf to this offense and then Jalen Ramsey on defense.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / November 15

'It’s Way Too Cautious': Dan Orlovsky Offers Insight on Jordan Love, Packers’ Real Problem

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky said the Green Bay Packers’ offense is overly cautious and urged a bolder approach to unlock Jordan Love’s potential.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 14

Football analyst slams Ohio State with skepticism despite perfect season

Ohio State has been one of the best teams in the country this season, but of course, it is dealing with doubters. Since the Buckeyes defeated Texas in the first week of the season, they've held the No.

New England Patriots News / FirstSportz / November 14

Watch: Mina Kimes Loses Her Mind on Dan Orlovsky for Picking Drake Maye as a Top Quarterback Minutes After Undermining His Role in Patriots’ Success This Season

Mina Kimes and Stephen A. Smith were shocked when Dan Orlovsky chose Drake Maye as his favorite quarterback among those drafted since 2020 to build a franchise around.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 14

Why This Former QB Isn’t Sold on Chiefs’ Offense vs. Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs have been known for several years to have one of the best offenses in the National Football League. After all, the Chiefs wouldn't be the reigning AFC champions three times over if they didn't know a thing or two about being successful on the offensive side of the ball.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Gridiron Heroics / November 14

Dan Orlovsky Makes a Claim About Ohio State that Might Spark the Year’s Biggest Argument

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky dropped a bomb on the college football world Wednesday that sent Buckeye Nation into a frenzy. Orlovsky, now an ESPN

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Mayfield or Allen? Former QB makes his pick ahead of matchup

Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen? Former QB makes his pick ahead of Week 11 matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills are set for a huge Week 11 showdown as both teams come in with 6-3 records.

Buccaneers-Bills a battle of '18 classmates Allen, Mayfield

Ranking the top five NFL matchups in the season's second half

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11

ESPN's Orlovsky stuns fans with his pick for next Giants HC

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky stuns fans with his pick for next Giants HC

The New York Giants will soon begin searching for a new head coach after they fired Brian Daboll on Monday, and you will probably never guess who longtime ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky thinks the replacement should be.

Giants don't wait to make Brian Daboll decision after loss to Bears

Giants fire Brian Daboll: Revisiting owner John Mara’s offseason comments and what went wrong

Giants' John Mara makes feelings on GM Joe Schoen clear after dismissal of Brian Daboll

The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Dan Orlovsky has a surprising pick for NFL MVP

The NFL MVP race is a long way from being decided, but ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky believes one player is clearly leading it through eight weeks. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is having a monster year with 850 rushing yards, 206 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns in just eight games.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Dan Orlovsky says NFL banned him from posting his social media breakdowns

ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky says the NFL has put a stop to his popular breakdowns on social media. Orlovsky has garnered praise for his deep dives into NFL games, typically using video recorded off a monitor to point out finer points of games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25