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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

Colts HC Shane Steichen offers Philip Rivers, Riley Leonard update

Changes made to the Indianapolis Colts' practice schedule caused outsiders to assume that recently-unretired 44-year-old Philip Rivers will serve as the

Cowboys' Jerry Jones seems to offer final verdict on George Pickens 'madness'

During a Friday appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan, Jones seemed to want to put the potential Pickens controversy to bed for good.

Todd Bowles challenges Buccaneers after Baker Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss to Falcons

During a Friday morning videoconference, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke with reporters and reacted to Mayfield's comments.

Brady Cook to make Jets history in game vs. Jaguars

As had been expected, first-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on Friday that Cook will serve as the club's starting quarterback when the 3-10 Jets play at the 9-4 Jacksonville Jaguars this coming Sunday. Cook is set to make some history in the process.

Major updates on T.J. Watt's lung issue, status for Dolphins game revealed

During Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, league insider Tom Pelissero revealed the exact nature of Watt's issue.

Does Tom Brady think he could pull a Philip Rivers, make return to NFL?

Some can't help but wonder if the 48-year-old believes he could also feature for a potential playoff team this month. 

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

During a Friday morning videoconference, Bowles spoke with reporters and touched upon the hot-seat chatter that is hovering over the Buccaneers for a third straight year.

What Tom Brady learned about Patriots' Drake Maye after chats with Josh McDaniels

During a recent appearance on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" program, Brady revealed what he has learned about Maye via chats with McDaniels.

How Philip Rivers helped 49ers during Brock Purdy's rookie season

It's no secret that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan kept in touch with Rivers that season. During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco Bay Area sports radio station KNBR, Shanahan revealed more information about his conversations with Rivers roughly three years ago.

Giants interim OC shares familiar warning for rookie QB Jaxson Dart

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Giants interim offensive coordinator Tim Kelly repeated a familiar message regarding Dart's health after the signal-caller took a crunching hit while trying to pick up an extra yard or two on a carry during New York's Week 13 loss to the New England Patriots.

Browns coach linked with Michigan job amid uncertainty

A report from last weekend revealed that Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees interviewed for the Penn State Nittany Lions' vacant head coach

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

Shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead en route to suffering an upset 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles put the defeat on his players during an expletive-laden rant.  Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was later asked about Bowles' fiery comments.

Nik Bonitto, Marvin Mims Jr. open up about 11-2 Broncos being betting underdogs against 9-3-1 Packers

As of Friday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook still had the Packers as 2.5-point road favorites over the Broncos.

What Philip Rivers told Colts teammates after stunning NFL return

Rivers' comments offered a boost to a club that has endured a difficult stretch since its Week 11 bye.

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

Shortly after the Falcons improved to 5-9 on the season via an upset 29-28 win over the Buccaneers, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris reflected on the heroics.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Philip Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers was asked about Rivers' shocking return to the NFL.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott makes feelings on Eagles clear amid pursuit of playoffs

The 6-6-1 Dallas Cowboys need wins and some help if they are going to leapfrog the 8-5 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East standings before Week 18 wraps up.

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Four days after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to a New Orleans Saints side that won't be participating in the playoffs, Tampa Bay suffered a brutal 29-28 defeat against the already-eliminated Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

Why new Dolphins GM could be married to Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa through 2026

The futures of McDaniel and Tagovailoa remain up in the air after the club and general manager Chris Grier "mutually" agreed to part ways on Oct. 31.

Do 49ers still have 'training wheels' on Brock Purdy after return from injury?

Is Purdy still be limited by the toe injury that cost him eight games?

When Patriots OC Josh McDaniels first knew Drake Maye could be special

Under McDaniels, Maye lost two of three starts before the 23-year-old helped the Patriots begin what's become a 10-game winning streak.

Rams' Sean McVay makes feelings about Lions' Jared Goff clear after previous rumors

The relationship between Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Jared Goff was allegedly "not great" in the months leading up to the Rams sending Goff to the Detroit Lions.

Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. shares huge request for Philip Rivers after NFL return

Pittman Jr. had a message for Rivers as he returns from a lengthy NFL hiatus.

Patrick Mahomes challenges Chiefs teammates amid dwindling playoff hopes

The Chiefs are behind the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens, 8-5 Indianapolis Colts and 8-5 Houston Texans in the chase for the AFC's final wild-card playoff berth.