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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Falcons' Kirk Cousins move will make divorce a lot easier

Cousins went 5-2 as Atlanta's starter over the final seven weeks of the campaign.

Tom Brady put on blast amid reports about Raiders' dysfunction

Is Brady hurting the Raiders with his split role as minority owner and broadcaster?

NFL personnel executive makes huge prediction about Raiders' Maxx Crosby after controversy

Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby has been the subject of trade rumors since the team shut him down against his wishes in late December due to a lingering knee injury.

Darren Mougey makes bold promise to Jets fans after Aaron Glenn decision

The Jets were hardly competitive as they suffered five double-digit losses to end the season with a record of 3-14 and with a league-worst point differential of -203. 

Raiders' John Spytek opens up about working relationship with Tom Brady after Pete Carroll dismissal

The two were previously teammates at the University of Michigan, and Spytek was an executive with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when Brady earned Super Bowl LV Most Valuable Player Award honors with the Bucs.

Insider says Chiefs TE Travis Kelce 'wants' to do this amid retirement rumors

Kelce's future is up in the air, leading to plenty of speculation.

Cowboys make final Matt Eberflus decision after Jerry Jones comments

Dallas' defense struggled throughout the 2025 season.

Titans QB Cam Ward shares worrisome injury update after encouraging report

A Monday report suggested that Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward will not need to undergo surgery and is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder coming off the club's Week 18 loss to the Jaguars. Ward doesn't sound so sure of that.

Jets players make feelings on Aaron Glenn clear after disastrous season

The team was largely non-competitive as it suffered five double-digit losses to end the season.

Are Daniel Jones, Colts open to continuing working relationship in 2026?

A recent report shared that Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen plan to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones. Is Jones interested in remaining in Indy?

Philip Rivers opens up about head-coaching rumors after dramatic return to Colts

A recent report suggested that 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers could receive interest from NFL teams seeking new head coaches this offseason. Rivers recently addressed those rumors.

Could Mike Tomlin really leave Steelers for TV job in 2026?

Tomlin signed a three-year HC contract extension in June 2024 that included a team option for 2027, which must be exercised by March 1 of this year.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses controversial comment about Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Vrabel addressed comments he made regarding the allegations against Diggs and Barmore.

Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs

Shortly before the Detroit Lions ended their disappointing season with a Week 18 win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that the club hit "rock bottom" during a campaign it finished with a record of 9-8.

Dolphins open to this Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel scenario after 'fresh start' comment

Tagovailoa made it clear he would be open to a fresh start, but will he get his wish?

Maxx Crosby reacts to Raiders firing Pete Carroll

The Raiders relieved Carroll of his HC duties less than 24 hours after he finished his first season on the job with a record of 3-14. 

Giants' Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston react to Kevin Stefanski rumors

What do Dart and Winston think about the possibility of working under Stefanski?

Browns have Deshaun Watson expectation for 2026 amid Shedeur Sanders uncertainty

Watson did not take a single snap during the 2025 campaign after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in October 2024 and then required a second surgery last January after he reinjured the Achilles during his recovery.

Jonathan Gannon will not help Cardinals make massive Kyler Murray decision

The Cardinals have made the first of several key offseason decisions.

Russell Wilson may have cost himself, Giants by revealing undisclosed hamstring tear

Wilson went 0-3 across three September starts for New York before he was benched in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart.

Raiders make expected Pete Carroll decision amid Tom Brady rumors

Las Vegas finished 3-14 under Carroll in 2025.

Browns may have already made Shedeur Sanders decision for 2026

Kevin Stefanski is out, Andrew Berry remains. What does it mean for Sanders?

Giants confirm expected Joe Schoen decision

The Giants have gone 13-38 from 2023 through the 2025 season. 

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam addresses Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry decisions

The Browns confirmed on Monday that they had relieved Stefanski of his HC duties. Additionally, they announced Berry will remain in his role as GM.