Tyler Dragon
@TheTylerDragon
Followers
12,371
Following
1,086
Media
884
Statuses
53,321
NFL and Track & Field National Reporter for @USATODAY | Former Track & Field Athlete | Howard University Alum via UCLA | Inquiries tdragon @usatoday .com
Los Angeles
Joined June 2010
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Cohen
• 371258 Tweets
Liverpool
• 121043 Tweets
OpenAI
• 120675 Tweets
Lima
• 93807 Tweets
GPT-4o
• 80695 Tweets
Fábio
• 45517 Tweets
#WWERaw
• 35577 Tweets
#ラヴィット
• 26628 Tweets
Richas
• 25084 Tweets
Bronny
• 22906 Tweets
Goff
• 21687 Tweets
Garland
• 20942 Tweets
Diniz
• 19596 Tweets
QSMP
• 18553 Tweets
Gallardo
• 17108 Tweets
Jalen Hurts had a large cheering section eagerly waiting for him after practice
#SeniorBowl
255
2K
21K
Tom Brady switches teams and still goes to the Super Bowl.
LeBron James switches teams and still goes to the NBA finals.
Enjoy Brady and James while they are still playing. Two GOATs.
126
3K
20K
Just so we’re clear, Usain Bolt in his prime would probably run between a 3.6-3.8 40.
Xavier Worthy ran a faster 40-YD dash time than Usian Bolt 🤯
760
2K
49K
392
530
16K
Sha’Carri Richardson did not use steroids, according to a source. Richardson is facing a 30-day suspension for testing positive for marijuana.
According to a source, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson failed a drug test and could miss Olympics. The
@JamaicaGleaner
was first.
77
280
766
785
4K
10K
All former and current student-athletes know that this is not an accurate representation.
30
1K
5K
Julio Jones when asked if he's going back to the Falcons on Undisputed: "I'm out of there."
He also said he doesn't want to play for the Cowboys.
158
559
5K
Andy Dalton said he “doesn’t agree” with Zac Taylor’s decision to bench him and he wished it would’ve happened well before the trade deadline, so he and his agent could evaluate the landscape for QB-needy teams.
#Bengals
145
426
3K
Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.
42
185
3K
PSA: Kneeling during the national anthem had nothing to do with the military or flag, and everything to do with systemic racism and racial injustice.
Drew Brees isn't budging on his feelings for kneeling during the national anthem.
27
6
55
99
516
2K
Randy Moss said the Bengals have the top receiving corps in the NFL. That’s high praise from one of the best wide receivers of all time.
19
142
2K
Ja'Marr Chase is the first Bengals wide receiver to ever win AFC Player of the Week twice in one season. He joins Hall of Famer Randy Moss (1998) as the only rookie wide receivers to earn the honor twice.
8
137
2K
Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, John Ross and C.J. Uzomah are all on the field taking snaps together. I’m sure Bengals fans are happy to hear that.
#Bengals
46
150
2K
A.J. Green, Andy Dalton, Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap are no longer Bengals. End of an era.
#Bengals
47
250
2K
S/O to Marshawn Lynch lol
#Raiders
RB
@MoneyLynch
does not give two acorns what you all think about his 'Everybody vs.
@realDonaldTrump
' t-shirt. Iced-tea anyone?
27
166
349
17
308
2K
A Bengals source: "We are taking Joe Burrow. How could you not?"
33
203
2K
So much for the AFC West being a juggernaut. The Chiefs and Chargers are head and shoulders better than the Broncos and Raiders.
109
113
2K
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also answered “no comment” when asked about Sha’Carri Richardson.
#Olympics
82
280
2K
A.J. Green just jogged by me and told me I should write about it, so there’s that.
#Bengals
27
128
2K
Hopefully Madden 23 will actually have John Madden on the cover. That would be a great tribute to the Hall of Famer.
24
68
1K
Richardson is expected to be suspended during the 100m at the Olympics but she might get to run on the 4x100 relay.
52
518
1K
By the way, A.J. Green deserves to be in the Bengals Ring of Honor after he decides to hang up his cleats.
A.J. Green came over to say hi after the game. It was a pleasure covering him with the Bengals. He said he loves Arizona.
17
19
1K
51
45
1K
Neither David Culley or Lovie Smith deserved to be fired. The Texans put two Black coaches in unwinnable situations and didn't even give them an opportunity to succeed.
111
182
1K
The Jaguars and Patriots are among the teams interested in Andy Dalton, per a source.
104
230
1K
Zion Williamson gets most of the hype, but Ja Morant is the best player from the 2019 NBA Draft.
90
153
1K
The Bengals watched every snap Joe Burrow had at LSU. While watching film they also witnessed how explosive LSU's offense was with players like Thaddeus Moss and Ja'Marr Chase. It appears the team is trying to recreate that in Cincinnati.
#Bengals
64
102
1K
A.J. Green came over to say hi after the game. It was a pleasure covering him with the Bengals. He said he loves Arizona.
17
19
1K
Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey and Bobby Wagner on the same team is a defensive cheat code. The Rams would have a Hall of Famer on all three levels of their defense if they sign Wagner.
30
101
1K
I'm on my way to Tokyo to cover the Olympics. As a former track and field athlete, it’s a dream come true to attend the Olympics. When I return, I will be starting a new chapter in my career as an NFL reporter for USA TODAY. I’m thrilled and humbled to receive the promotion.
103
37
1K
Personal news: I am happy to announce that I have accepted an opportunity to be the Bengals reporter at
@Enquirer
. I am thrilled to be able to write, have a podcast and be on TV.
133
45
1K
The Bengals are likely going to franchise tag Jessie Bates as they continue to try to negotiate a long-term extension with the safety, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
46
137
1K
Dan Campbell on Bengals: “They did a damn good job. They whooped our ass.”
10
62
1K
Jessie Bates and the Bengals are still hopeful a long-term deal can be reached, per a source. Bates wants a multi-year contract extension.
12
56
1K
Colin Kaepernick, five years removed from the game, is better than Mitch Trubisky.
298
100
1K
#Bengals
projected starting defensive backfield:
SS Vonn Bell
FS Jessie Bates
CB Trae Waynes
CB Chidobe Awuzie
Slot CB: Mike Hilton
51
87
1K
The Chargers and Bengals are big winners today. Both teams addressed their weaknesses right out of the gate.
9
71
1K
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase just sealed the deal for rookie of the year. It's over in Week 7. The Chase and Joe Burrow connection is the difference in the game. Chase has tallied seven receptions for 172 yards and 1 TD.
20
82
1K
Joe Mixon hyping up the Bengals crowd still in attendance
4
77
985
Logan Wilson: I know the Bengals need a linebacker...I'm going to give Cincinnati everything I have.
#Bengals
6
69
978
Davante Adams is making it look easy during 1-on-1 drills. Created separation with ease.
19
103
954
Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, J.C. Jackson and Derwin James all on the same defense.
The Chargers are loaded on both sides of the ball. No excuses for the Chargers in 2022.
9
85
931
The Chargers and safety Derwin James are "cautiously optimistic" they will agree on a long-term extension before the start of the regular season, per a person familiar with the situation. Both sides want to get a deal done.
James is entering the final year of his contract.
25
82
914
We'll sign you if you have a criminal history but if you protest against racism during the national anthem we have some reservations. That is terrible.
After arranging for Colin Kaepernick to work out for the Seahawks this week, Seattle postponed the trip when the quarterback declined to stop kneeling during the national anthem next season, league sources tell ESPN.
More ahead on NFL Live now.
1K
7K
14K
30
335
869
The Bengals are interested in tackle La'el Collins as well as multiple other teams, according to a league source.
15
78
894
Tom Brady ain't slick. That's all I have to say on that matter.
46
314
835
Joe Burrow is warming up by throwing 30-yard fades to A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins and John Ross.
#Bengals
24
68
873
Joe Burrow has gotten familiar with at least one Bengals wide receiver. According to a source, Burrow and John Ross have trained together multiple times since the draft.
#Bengals
19
73
873
Chidobe Awuzie said he chose the Bengals because he wanted to be a part of something special.
#Bengals
114
62
875
My vote for the Bengals inaugural Ring of Honor class: Paul Brown, Anthony Munoz, Ken Riley and Ken Anderson.
#Bengals
67
32
860
Apparently if you were at Jeff Ruby's last night you saw most of the Bengals' free agent class.
#Bengals
4
28
858
It’s wild-card Saturday. I got the Bengals winning their first playoff game since January 6, 1991.
9
33
853
Bucs are expected to franchise tag WR Chris Godwin before Tuesday's deadline, per source.
33
214
843
Tonight is on another countless example why Kevin Durant's decision to join the Warriors will always be soft. Golden State was and still is the best team in the NBA without KD. But it's also a testament to how both KD and the Warriors needed each other to defeat LeBron.
43
382
787
Can confirm LB Kyle Van Noy is meeting with the Chargers today and he's expected to sign a contract with the team, per a source.
8
56
835
Joe Burrow gets it. I’m looking forward to having an intellectual conversation with him about a community that I’m a part of.
The black community needs our help. They have been unheard for far too long. Open your ears, listen, and speak. This isn’t politics. This is human rights.
3K
82K
381K
14
49
821
Bengals fans waiting for the new uniforms to drop.
6
74
810
The unnecessary roughness call was terrible, but the Bengals should've taken care of business well before that egregious penalty.
28
64
817
Bengals and Dolphins are two teams making a strong push for free-agent tackle La'el Collins. Collins met with Bengals brass on Friday, per league sources.
33
110
782
I asked Joe Burrow how he feels about LeBron James' tweet: "We're 0-2, that's all that matters."
#Bengals
15
61
781
According to a source, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson failed a drug test and could miss Olympics. The
@JamaicaGleaner
was first.
77
280
766
#Bengals
DT Mike Daniels on why he decided to re-sign in Cincinnati, per The Jim Rome Show: The coaching. I can't say enough great things about Zac Taylor. And then you got Joe Burrow at quarterback. I think we get to see one of the young greats, and I get to actually be there.
12
71
788
Joe Burrow on Tyler Boyd: TB is going to have a big season. I have a great connection with him right now.
#Bengals
14
64
756
Tee Higgins said he talked to Joe Burrow on his birthday and “he can’t wait to have him back.” I think he speaks for the entire Bengals organization on that one.
#Bengals
7
28
768
Joe Burrow on celebrating first win: "It was a lot of fun. It was a lot of fun. But it’s one. It’s one game, and there’s 12 more, so we’re going to enjoy this for five hours and then come back tomorrow, correct the mistakes and move on to Baltimore."
#Bengals
6
44
759
I just got off the phone with Chad Johnson (
@ochocinco
). He jokingly said the
#Bengals
new uniforms make him want to comeback: If they can bring Tebow back, there's no reason I can't get a shot too. You might as well...The funny thing is, I can probably make the team.
32
50
758
The stadium DJ is playing Bob Marley as the Jamaican women accept their 4x100 gold medal
#Olympics
6
69
733
Bengals safety Jessie Bates just ran by and said, “if you ain’t believe it yet you better start.”
2
29
730
This is why players kneel and why it's important to continue to speak out to fight racism.
Geno Smith's father on the shocking phone call he received shortly after it was announced that his son would start vs. the Raiders: "He was like, 'Your son better not start or we're going to kill you.'"
134
701
671
55
353
667
Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said the team thought about kneeling the clock out, but they were able to 'pop' some good runs. The Chargers' late timeout didn't cost them the game. It was LA's poor run defense.
15
115
732
#Bengals
WR Tyler Boyd: Once we get A.J. (Green) back, there ain’t no talking about the Browns no more.
15
129
714
A.J. Green was the last player introduced coming out of the tunnel. A nice gesture in what could be his last game in Cincinnati.
#Bengals
8
24
708
The Chargers “aren’t going to let Mike Williams go,” according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. If both sides don’t agree on a long-term extension, the Chargers are prepared to franchise tag the WR.
26
109
703
Sources have told The Enquirer that the Bengals are zeroing in on Joe Burrow with the top selection.
via
@enquirer
94
124
682
Jessie Bates on Joe Burrow: God has a plan for him ... I can’t wait to see him play next year for sure.
#Bengals
7
23
686
Bruce Arians had all Black coordinators and part of his succession plan was to give a Black coach a head coaching opportunity in a league that struggles with diversity. That should be commended. Way to set an example!
24
91
694
Joe Burrow on career-high 406 passing yards vs. Browns in Week 7: "It doesn't matter to me. Football is about letters, not numbers -- W and L. We took an L (Sunday)."
#Bengals
9
50
670
Eric Bieniemy deserves a head coaching gig in the NFL.
League sources believe Chiefs' OC Eric Bieniemy will emerge as a head-coaching candidate for USC. Bieniemy is from Southern California and has told confidantes in the past, that USC is one of the only college jobs that might interest him.
524
2K
17K
38
98
673
I asked Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah if she was looking forward to racing Sha’Carri Richardson and if she’s disappointed that Richardson isn’t here. She said “no comment”
#Olympics
85
131
653
Allyson Felix stopped by to take a pic with her 10th career Olympic medal. Felix and Carl Lewis have the most Olympic medals in U.S. track and field history.
#Olympics
4
49
650
The AFC North is wide open. The entire AFC is wide open.
6
47
637
The Bengals are finalizing a deal with tackle La’el Collins, a source confirms.
@MikeGarafolo
was first to report it.
3
35
645
#Bengals
projected starting defensive line:
DE Sam Hubbard
DT D.J. Reader
DT Larry Ogunjobi
DE Trey Hendrickson
34
39
635
Geno Atkins is in full pads. It’s the first time Atkins is in full pads since training camp.
#Bengals
10
28
626
That Chino Hills basketball team with Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball, LaMelo Ball and Onyeka Okongwu was the best high school basketball team I've ever seen. They were 35-0 and No. 1 in the nation.
18
63
613
Bengals safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of playing under franchise tag, per a person close to the situation. He's not expected to attend OTAs or report to training camp.
via
@USATSportsPlus
200
150
616
Joe Mixon said he's gonna make amends for his lost fumble: "Come Thursday, I'm gonna be ready."
#Bengals
9
19
616
Brandon Wilson said he's one of the best returners in the NFL. He currently leads the league in average kick return yards at 43.7 per return.
#Bengals
16
43
607
The Bengals might've found the right combination on the interior. Xavier Su'a-Filo at left guard, Trey Hopkins at center and Quinton Spain at right guard. Spain is the only one not on a multi-year deal. He's earned another season in Cincy with his play.
#Bengals
32
17
612
#Bengals
Week 11 starting OL:
LT: Jonah Williams
LG: Michael Jordan
C: Trey Hopkins
RG: Quinton Spain
RT: Hakeem Adeniji
55
37
599