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The NFL draft has evolved from a ticker on the bottom of a screen to a full-blown weekend-long event. The league has even been moving around the country, with Pittsburgh playing host in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28

Derrick Henry's monster game moves him up on multiple all-time lists

Derrick Henry gashed the Green Bay Packers so much on Saturday night that he moved up multiple all-time lists while carrying the Baltimore Ravens to their biggest win of the season.

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show vs. Ravens

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 8, 2025

Just 1 big question remains in the Best of Cowboys series

As we wrap up the five-part series with the Best Cowboys from U-Z, there really was only one battle to sort out. And that was in the W-players. The U-players only had three all-time.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / June 7, 2025

Dallas Cowboys Make Strong Statement After Heartbreaking News

Tom Rafferty, former center and right guard for the Dallas Cowboys, passed away Thursday at the age of 70. The former All-American at Penn State spent

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / May 30, 2025

Cowboys rookie is unlikely to achieve this franchise feat

The Dallas Cowboys have a proud tradition of dominant running backs, but only two rookies in franchise history have rushed for over 1,000 yards: Ezekiel Elliott (2016) and Tony Dorsett (1977).

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 10, 2025

Pitt Football Offers WPIAL 2028 QB

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers offered a local football WPIAL talent, who they see as their signal-caller of the future. Class of 2028 Hopewell quarterback James "Booboo" Armstrong announced on Twitter that Pitt offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kade Bell offered him a scholarship, the first Division I offer he's received.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 6, 2025

Pitt Legends Rank Amongst Best Freshman Seasons

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers have had many legends play for the football program, some of which had incredible freshman seasons. Bill Connelly of ESPN ranked the best true freshman college football seasons, with three Pitt players earning a spot.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 2, 2024

Pitt Announces Honorary Captains vs. SMU

PITTSBURGH -- The No. 18 Pitt Panthers battle No. 20 SMU Mustangs in their Week 10 matchup in Dallas, where they'll honor two former players. Legendary running back Tony Dorsett and his son, Anthony Dorsett Jr., will both serve as honorary captains for the Panthers against the Mustangs at Gerald L.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 2, 2024

Legendary Duo Return to Texas as Honorary Pitt Captains vs. SMU

A father and son Pitt duo that’s very familiar with the Dallas-Fort Worth area is back in town this weekend for an important game. Tony Dorsett starred for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL for a decade, but before that, he was a standout at Hopewell and a Heisman Trophy winner at Pitt.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 6, 2024

Best Dallas Cowboys player to wear jersey No. 33: Tony Dorsett

The countdown of the best players to wear their respective number for the Dallas Cowboys has landed on an all-timer. Today, fans celebrate the fact that it is 33 days until the Cowboys take the field in their regular season opener.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / July 31, 2024

Ranking The 10 Fastest Players in NFL History

Even on a field filled with the world's best athletes, the fastest are often the most feared. NFL stars have a rich history of electrifying fans with otherworldly accomplishments.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

New DE Commit Julian Anderson Felt Genuine Love from Pitt Football

Julian Anderson woke up on Sunday feeling great. It was the first time he woke up as a Pitt Panther, and he was proud to be the latest representative of such a historic program.

Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / June 1, 2024

Cowboys offseason countdown: 99 facts until the regular season (Day 99)

We countdown the days to kickoff giving you an interesting fact about each number. Today is number 99. We’re starting a new series for the offseason, a countdown over 99 days until the start of the Dallas Cowboys regular season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2022

Pitt' Abanikanda breaks school's rushing record with 320 yards

Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda breaks school's single-game rushing record with 320 yards

Abanikanda averaged a ridiculous 8.9 yards per carry against Virginia Tech, rushing for 320 yards and six touchdowns off 36 carries.

Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher roasted for final play in loss to Alabama

Deion Sanders has heated exchange with Alabama State HC Eddie Robinson Jr.

Washington QB Michael Penix threw one of the strangest pick-sixes ever

North Carolina QB Drake Maye throws a 'Mahomes-esque' TD

Tennessee WR takes shot at LSU fans after blowout win in Baton Rouge

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Emmitt Smith: Career retrospective

On Wednesday, Smith turns 50 years old. Here is a look back at his NFL career and life after football.

Tony Dorsett News

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Congrats to my <a href="https://twitter.com/HeismanTrophy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HeismanTrophy</a> brother <a href="https://twitter.com/KingHenry_2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingHenry_2</a> on tying the 99 yard record tonight. That stiff arm! Rumble, young man, rumble!— Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_Dorsett/status/1070905524697399297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2018</a> </blockquote>

Tony Dorsett News

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The first 99-yard rushing TD in NFL history: <a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_Dorsett?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tony_Dorsett</a> on Jan. 3, 1983. And Dorsett wasn't even supposed to get the ball. Watch closely: Dallas had only 10 men on the field. FB Ron Springs, who was supposed to carry it, misunderstood the playcall and ran out of the huddle! <a href="https://t.co/1hqYQknBRl">pic.twitter.com/1hqYQknBRl</a>— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflthrowback/status/1070900385542336512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2018</a> </blockquote>

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2017

Familiar RBs who finished their careers in unfamiliar places

This fall, we are going to see Adrian Peterson in a New Orleans Saints uniform and Marshawn Lynch donning the silver and black of the Raiders, and we'll have to get used to it.

Adrian Peterson feels he has a lot of years left

Drew Brees expects big things out of Peterson-Ingram duo

Marshawn Lynch takes out full-page ad in newspaper to thank Seahawks fans

Lynch gives an already-spurned city hometown appeal

Box Score 4/7: The last time we saw a goalie's face

Want more news first thing in the day? Sign up for the Yardbarker Morning Bark newsletter here. Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while waiting for our NHL playoff matchup. Happy birthday today to Adrian Beltre, Tiki & Ronde Barber, Ricky Watters, Suzann Pettersen, Pascal Dupuis, and Tony Dorsett.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2018

The Rewind: Remembering 'The Catch' 35 years later

Welcome to The Rewind, where we dig through tapes, YouTube videos and streaming services and revisit some of the most interesting games in history. There

The best-looking Super Bowls and fan fashions over the years

QUIZ: Name every Super Bowl-winning quarterback in the Hall of Fame