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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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June 10, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

How Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield motivates teammate K.J. Britt

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt revealed during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio how quarterback Baker Mayfield inspires others within the locker room.

June 10, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Deshaun Watson had injury scare during celebrity softball game

Watson collided with Browns tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden in the first inning of Saturday's contest as the signal-caller made a play on a pop-up.

May 31, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Chad Johnson shares warning for Justin Fields, Steelers

Retired NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson isn't a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly creating special packages for quarterback Justin Fields assuming veteran Russell Wilson begins the upcoming season as the club's starting signal-caller.

May 31, 2024 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Executive, agent explain why Jaguars should not wait to pay Trevor Lawrence

Great quarterbacks don't grow on trees.

May 31, 2024 | MLB

Yankees' Aaron Judge 'definitely' could have seen himself joining Giants

We might never know how close New York Yankees OF Aaron Judge was to signing with the San Francisco Giants..

May 31, 2024 | MLB

Inside source shares telling comment about Juan Soto's feelings on Mets

The New York Mets might have to show strides on the field this summer if they're realistically going to make a run at Juan Soto.

May 31, 2024 | NFL

Fox's Greg Olsen again opens up about losing spot to Tom Brady

During a Thursday appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Greg Olsen once again opened up about losing his spot as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst to Tom Brady for this coming season.

May 31, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL insider has surprising 'best-case scenario' for 2024 Buccaneers

Rich Eisen left little doubt that he's quite high on the 2024 Buccaneers.

May 31, 2024 | NFL

Seahawks' Sam Howell addresses reverting to backup role after Washington stint

Seahawks' Sam Howell spoke with reporters about returning to a backup role after he made 17 starts with the Commanders last season.

May 31, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers insider expands on lack of Russell Wilson, Justin Fields competition

Steelers insider Mark Kaboly is confident that Justin Fields will not overtake Russell Wilson on Pittsburgh's QB depth chart.

May 31, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns DC Jim Schwartz discusses moving on from Texans loss

Cleveland Browns DC Jim Schwartz made a big admission about his mentality during January's wild-card defeat at the hands of the Houston Texans.

May 31, 2024 | Denver Broncos

Broncos' Sean Payton shares promising Bo Nix update amid competition

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix appears to be taking steps in the right direction amid the Broncos QB competition.

May 31, 2024 | New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees discusses potential return to broadcasting

Drew Brees would welcome a return to broadcasting if such an opportunity arose.

May 31, 2024 | New York Giants

Drew Lock makes role with Giants clear amid Daniel Jones chatter

On Thursday, Drew Lock shut down any talk that he could possibly replace Daniel Jones as the Giants' starting quarterback.

May 30, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns OC opens up about recovery of QB Deshaun Watson

Browns OC Ken Dorsey seems delighted with how Deshaun Watson is recovering from the shoulder injury that cost Watson over half of the 2023 season.

May 30, 2024 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys HC shares mixed messages on Micah Parsons missing OTAs

McCarthy's words nevertheless may cause one to believe he's upset Parsons isn't embracing more of a leadership role.

May 30, 2024 | New York Giants

Why Darius Slayton rejoined Giants before mandatory minicamp

There's more information about why New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton reported for voluntary organized team activities this week after he had been away from the club amid his reported desire for a contract extension.

May 30, 2024 | Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders 'very pleased' with Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew this spring

Raiders QBs coach Rich Scangarello shared that Las Vegas is "very pleased" with how Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are handling the competition for the starting job.

May 30, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Analyst shares how Steelers can be '11-to-12-win' team

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has never recorded a losing season during his tenure that began back in 2007 and seemingly has Russell Wilson atop the depth chart heading into the team's Week 1 matchup at the Atlanta Falcons.

May 30, 2024 | NFL

What Vikings' Josh McCown learned amid struggles of Panthers' Bryce Young

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown spent a portion of the 2023 season serving as quarterbacks coach of the Carolina Panthers and working with then-rookie signal-caller Bryce Young. He recently discussed what he took from the experience as Young struggled to find his footing in his first season in the league.