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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' Daniel Jones reflects on flaming out with Giants 

Jones went 3-13 over his final 16 starts with the Giants until he was benched and then released last November.

Reporter suggests Giants could make Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart decision sooner than planned

In July, Giants GM Joe Schoen teased that the door could be slightly open for the club to start Dart over Wilson early into the upcoming season. 

Browns' Shedeur Sanders addresses missing practice with arm soreness

Eyebrows were raised when it was learned that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was held out of Saturday's training-camp practice due to arm soreness.

Broncos' Sean Payton adds to Bo Nix hype with bold prediction

Payton didn't hold back in making a prediction about what his quarterback could become.

Is Michael Penix Jr. looking over his shoulder with Kirk Cousins still on Falcons roster?

Penix replaced a struggling Cousins in the Atlanta starting lineup last December.

Insider expands on how rookie Cam Ward is already a leader for Titans

Ward is the Titans' undisputed QB1 for their Week 1 matchup at the Denver Broncos on Sept. 7 after Will Levis needed season-ending shoulder surgery.

Buccaneers' Luke Goedeke addresses uncertain future amid contract year

In 2024, Goedeke made 13 starts for a Buccaneers offensive line that helped quarterback Baker Mayfield post the best regular-season numbers, to date, of his career.

Browns reporter says rookie is 'not an NFL QB'

One reporter had a concerning evaluation of one of the Browns' rookie quarterbacks. 

Rams share worrisome Matthew Stafford update ahead of preseason opener

Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a "week-to-week" designation throughout training camp as he deals with lingering back soreness.

Reporter predicts how Commanders will handle Terry McLaurin trade request

Will the Commanders be able to iron things out with McLaurin?

Colts insider seems to refute narrative about Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones QB competition

Whispers emerged ahead of the first weekend of August, suggesting that Richardson had taken a noteworthy lead over Jones in the Colts' QB competition.

Insider shares big update on Bills, James Cook contract saga

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension when he did not participate in Sunday's team

What Brock Purdy did wrong during 49ers' doomed 2024 season

For an article published on Friday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed what went wrong for Purdy less than one year after the 49ers were a fourth-down stop away from winning the Super Bowl.

Cardinals HC has major request for QB Kyler Murray ahead of critical season

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon suggested he wants to see more off-schedule plays from Kyler Murray during what could be a critical season. 

Has Kenny Pickett already lost Browns' starting QB job?

According to an update shared by Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot on Friday, Cleveland could "ease" Kenny Pickett back into practices soon.

Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen should view John Mara's comments as a warning shot

Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen should see Mara's words as a warning shot.

Tyreek Hill reacts to Tua Tagovailoa's fiery comments after WR's controversies

Tyreek Hill responded to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's headline-generating comments on Friday.

Cardinals HC has passionate response to critics of Marvin Harrison Jr.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon doesn't want to hear fans or analysts suggest that Marvin Harrison Jr. was anything but a positive for the club during his rookie campaign. 

Insider predicts how Cowboys, Micah Parsons contract standoff will end

As of the first day of August, there remained no indication that the Dallas Cowboys and their star pass-rusher were close to coming to terms on a contract extension.

Trent Williams doesn't hold back on 49ers doubters

It sounds like Williams may be looking for some bulletin-board material amid training-camp practices.

John Mara likely won't love how ESPN ranked Giants' 2025 coaching staff

Giants co-owner John Mara probably isn't going to love what ESPN's Ben Solak had to say about the Giants.

'Most likely scenario' for Terry McLaurin revealed

What are the chances of Terry McLaurin getting traded before the 2025 season begins?

Colts' Anthony Richardson made big changes to help save his job: 'I had to'

Anthony Richardson recently shared he lost 10 pounds during the offseason after making some necessary changes to his diet.