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Dalton Wasserman

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As NFL training camp rolls on, we dive into the PFF database to provide one interesting stat for each NFL team heading into the 2023 season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jul 28, 2023 5:45 am EDT
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We identify each NFC team's most valuable non-quarterback entering the 2023 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jul 19, 2023 6:00 am EDT
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We identify each AFC team's most valuable non-quarterback entering the 2023 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jul 18, 2023 6:15 am EDT
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Keep an eye on 2022 fourth-rounder Micheal Clemons in 2023 after his quietly promising rookie campaign.

By Dalton Wasserman Jul 11, 2023 6:45 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
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Herbert is already elite at avoiding turnovers. If he can find a way to sustain that while leaning into his explosive tools more often, he will rise even higher among the game’s elite quarterbacks.

By Dalton Wasserman Jul 6, 2023 12:00 pm EDT
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One prospect that each NFC team should keep an eye on during the 2024 NFL Draft cycle, including a couple of talented quarterbacks.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 29, 2023 7:00 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman reveals one prospect that each AFC team should keep an eye on during the 2024 NFL Draft cycle.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 28, 2023 6:15 am EDT
NFL
Premium Content
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There are many deserving candidates who have yet to be chosen and could very well earn a Pro Bowl berth in the near future. Here are some of those players.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 27, 2023 8:58 am EDT
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The San Francisco 49ers' linebacker unit, led by Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, comes in at No. 1 ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 20, 2023 6:55 am EDT
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With the opening stages of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, NFL rosters are finally starting to take shape, giving us an opportunity to project the starting lineups for every NFL team heading into next season.

By Dalton Wasserman and Jim Wyman Jun 14, 2023 5:30 am EDT
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The Los Angeles Chargers' Derwin James claims the top spot in these NFL safety rankings ahead of the 2023 season.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 8, 2023 6:15 am EDT
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Five teams opted for changes at head coach, with Sean Payton to the Broncos, Jonathan Gannon to the Cardinals, Frank Reich to the Panthers, DeMeco Ryans to the Texans and Shane Steichen to the Colts.

By Dalton Wasserman Jun 7, 2023 6:45 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman breaks down nine polarizing prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Florida's Anthony Richardson.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 26, 2023 7:15 am EDT
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Anthony Johnson Jr. switched from cornerback to safety for the 2022 season, and his performance vaulted him up draft boards.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 25, 2023 6:45 am EDT
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Dalton Wasserman details why Jimmy Garoppolo is a better fit with Josh McDaniels than Derek Carr.

By Dalton Wasserman Apr 12, 2023 5:15 am EDT
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With Nate Davis, Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair now in tow, the Chicago Bears' offensive line has a promising future.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 17, 2023 7:40 am EDT Chicago Bears
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The Cincinnati Bengals' primary focus this and every offseason should be to support Joe Burrow. Signing the best tackle on the market accomplishes just that.

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Dalton Wasserman details how the Javon Hargrave addition affects the San Francisco 49ers.

By Dalton Wasserman Mar 13, 2023 5:27 pm EDT
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We highlight the 2022 free-agent signings from which teams got the most value, including quarterback Geno Smith and cornerback D.J. Reed Jr.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 28, 2023 6:15 am EST
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs bring interesting schematic wrinkles into their Super Bowl 57 matchup.

By Dalton Wasserman Feb 10, 2023 8:45 am EST
Bio

Dalton joined PFF in July 2022, working with the Data Collection team. Overtime, he found his place as a College Football / Draft Analyst, and co-host of Preferred Walk-On.

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