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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

Hall of Fame coach rips Jets owner Woody Johnson over Robert Saleh firing

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy questioned Jets owner Woody Johnson's decision despite the Jets' offensive woes over the season's first five weeks. 

Commanders DT has theory about struggles of Browns' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson lost a fumble, took seven sacks and passed for only 125 yards in this past Sunday's blowout 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders, which dropped Cleveland to 1-4 on the season.

Jets analyst rips owner Woody Johnson over one aspect of Robert Saleh firing

The Jets will first have an opportunity to show they're better without Saleh when they welcome the 3-2 Buffalo Bills to MetLife Stadium this coming Monday night. 

Report details what Deshaun Watson settlement means for Browns, contract

After it was learned in September that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had been accused of sexual assault and battery in a new civil lawsuit, Conor

Insiders explain Jets' shocking firing of HC Robert Saleh

The Jets' decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday surprised everyone, including the Jets themselves. 

Writer suggests Aaron Rodgers is hurting Jets offense this season

The 40-year-old signal-caller is banged up just five games into the campaign. 

NFL coaches discuss struggles of Browns' Deshaun Watson

One unnamed NFC coach recently spoke with ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi about all that went wrong for Deshaun Watson and the Browns over the season's first five weeks. 

Jason Kelce addresses if Chiefs' Travis Kelce is distracted by off-field matters

Throughout September, analysts and other members of the NFL community routinely questioned if Travis Kelce was still fully committed to giving his all to the Chiefs amid his slow start to the season.

Insider thinks Steelers' Mike Tomlin has Russell Wilson, Justin Fields preference

Fields guided the Steelers to a 3-0 record but then dropped back-to-back starts as Wilson continued to recover from his lingering calf injury.

Report updates when Raiders want to trade Davante Adams

Are the Raiders shifting their timeline for an Adams trade?

Browns' Kevin Stefanski addresses if he's forced to play Deshaun Watson amid struggles

Stefanski was asked if he essentially needs permission from general manager Andrew Berry and/or team owner Jimmy Haslam to sit Watson in favor of backup Jameis Winston.

Coach voices concerns about Jets' Aaron Rodgers amid Davante Adams rumors

At least one coach "who watched the Jets play Sunday" suggested to The Athletic's Mike Sando that not having Adams isn't all that's ailing Rodgers this fall.

How Jayden Daniels surprised Commanders teammates amid 4-1 start

Daniels has impressed while leading the Commanders to a 4-1 start to the season.

Yankees' Aaron Boone compares Aaron Judge, Juan Soto walk years

During his tenure as New York Yankees manager, Aaron Boone has had front-row seats as sluggers Aaron Judge and Juan Soto produced memorable and lucrative seasons amid walk years.

Maxx Crosby addresses commitment to Raiders, Davante Adams rumors

Crosby addressed a range of topics following Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Mets' Edwin Diaz shares worrisome admission about meltdown vs. Phillies

Diaz endured a second worrisome rough outing over the past week when he failed to maintain a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning of what became the Philadelphia Phillies' 7-6 win in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday.

Report updates when Patriots could replace Jacoby Brissett with Drake Maye

Patriots and NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated offered an update on the situation during an NBC Sports Boston appearance that aired before the Patriots fell to 1-4 on the season via a 15-10 home loss to the Miami Dolphins (2-3).

NFL insider shares update on trade rumors involving Jets, Raiders' Davante Adams

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated touched upon Adams' future for a piece updated early Monday morning.

Former HC warns Browns' Kevin Stefanski about Deshaun Watson plan

The Browns suffered a brutal 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon that dropped Cleveland to 1-4 on the season.

Jets WR Garrett Wilson welcomes potential Davante Adams trade

New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson has been the guy in the Big Apple, but he would happily share targets with Davante Adams if a trade comes to pass.

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo addresses locker room 'mutiny' rumor

The New England Patriots aren't happy with losing, but in the same breath, rumors of a mutiny in the locker room appear to be unfounded.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses relationship with Robert Saleh amid rumors

Aaron Rodgers again addressed his relationship with Robert Saleh while speaking with reporters in London on Friday. 

Struggling Giants WR wants to step up amid Malik Nabers' absence

Struggling second-year wideout Jalin Hyatt made it clear he wants to step up in Malik Nabers' absence, even though he recorded zero catches on just three targets over the season's first four weeks. 

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers comments on Davante Adams rumors

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers could only say so much about the trade rumors swirling around Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams.

What Vikings' Sam Darnold improved after failed Jets, Panthers stints

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold recently acknowledged he "could have played better" while with the New York Jets from the opening night of the