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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

How Aaron Rodgers has been 'frustrating' Steelers teammates during training camp

The Steelers are getting used to playing with Rodgers.

What teams have heard about Commanders possibly trading Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin continues to be the subject of trade rumors as he remains in the final year of his current contract.

Why Bengals' Trey Hendrickson didn't want to be 'selfish' amid contract stalemate

Following a brief holdout, Hendrickson reported to the Bengals for training camp on Wednesday even though he remains in the final year of his existing contract.

Joe Burrow sends Bengals message about Trey Hendrickson contract standoff

Hendrickson ended his holdout and returned to practice on Wednesday amid his desire for a lucrative contract extension. 

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers blasts critics of Mike Tomlin

Rodgers spoke expansively on his new head coach.

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa reveals feelings on playing in preseason games

Tua Tagovailoa addressed whether or not he'd like to see playing time during exhibition games.

Should Abdul Carter's use in camp silence Kayvon Thibodeaux trade talk?

Abdul Carter's work in the early days of training camp could show that he, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns could all be on the field together during games this fall. 

Steelers' Arthur Smith shuts down big Aaron Rodgers narrative early into training camp

In June, the Steelers signed Rodgers to be their starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

Insider updates how Saints are evaluating QBs during three-way competition

It seems likely that all three QBs will see playing time during New Orleans' preseason opener against the Chargers on Aug. 10. 

Ravens setback likely silences Mark Andrews trade talk for now

It now seems the Ravens have a big reason to hold onto Mark Andrews through at least the start of the 2025 season. 

Jets' Justin Fields opens up about short-lived Steelers tenure

Fields spent more time as a backup than as a starter in Pittsburgh. 

Titans' Cam Ward sends message to doubters ahead of rookie season

Will Levis needing season-ending shoulder surgery this summer essentially ensured that rookie Cam Ward will enter September as the Tennessee Titans' starting quarterback.  During a recent chat with Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Ward sent somewhat of a message to those who are doubting what he will and won't be as an NFL QB1.

Marlon Humphrey opens up about Ravens' brutal playoff loss to Bills

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey shared how the divisional round defeat affected him during the offseason.

Colts' Anthony Richardson seems to have learned from 2024 benching

Richardson has had a rocky start to his career and saw his team bring in competition for him over the offseason.

Raiders' Brock Bowers reveals main goal coming off stellar rookie season

Where is Bowers focusing after a strong rookie season?

Broncos' Courtland Sutton shares huge revelation about contract extension

Denver locked Sutton down via a four-year, $92M contract extension early into training camp. 

Cowboys executive rips narrative about contract extensions amid Micah Parsons stalemate

It appears Parsons could spend at least a portion of August waiting to see if the Cowboys will match his asking price. 

Rams' Davante Adams gives Steelers fans reason to be excited about Aaron Rodgers

Adams most recently shared an offense with Rodgers when the old friends were with the New York Jets last season. 

Insiders offer big updates on Giants' Malik Nabers injury scare

Pockets of Giants fans likely feared the worst when they learned that Nabers exited Tuesday's training-camp practice with an apparent shoulder injury. 

Why Jets' Quinnen Williams is excited to have Justin Fields as starting QB

The Jets essentially bought a lottery ticket regarding their quarterback situation when they signed Fields to a two-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed in March.

Browns owner debunks popular Shedeur Sanders narrative

Shortly after the Cleveland Browns traded up to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, multiple members of the NFL community suggested that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam essentially forced Sanders on general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Ben Johnson details 'growth' he's already seen from Caleb Williams

Williams is looking to bounce back from a largely disappointing rookie season.

Tua Tagovailoa makes promise to Dolphins after latest injury setbacks

Tua Tagovailoa made somewhat of a promise to the Dolphins about what he will and won't do during games in 2025. 

Giants' Malik Nabers opens up about lingering toe issue

New York Giants second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers recently acknowledged that he may eventually require surgery to repair a lingering toe issue that dates back to his days at LSU.

Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka reveals 'godsend' amid first NFL training camp

Egbuka highlighted what has been incredibly helpful for him as he navigates his first NFL training camp.