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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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Could Aaron Rodgers still pick Giants over Steelers amid Vikings' uncertainty?

It reportedly is a "safe bet" that the Steelers will eventually sign Rodgers.

Could Jets' Justin Fields lose starting job to Tyrod Taylor or rookie QB?

For a mailbag published on Monday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY addressed whether or not Fields is the Jets' current QB1 and will stay in that role through at least Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Is Steelers OC Arthur Smith 'excited' to work with Aaron Rodgers after Russell Wilson breakup?

It's now reportedly a "safe bet" that the Steelers ultimately will sign Rodgers over Wilson at some point this offseason.

Juan Soto opens up about leaving Yankees for Mets in free agency

Soto discussed his decision to leave the Yankees for the Mets.

Report expands on why Browns haven't reunited with fan-favorite Joe Flacco

Cleveland fans are fond of Flacco, but it doesn't appear the team's front office shares those affinities.

What rival scouts think of Mets' Brett Baty ahead of make-or-break season

New York Mets infield prospect Brett Baty should receive opportunities to impress at the big-league level this spring after an underwhelming start to his career. Is a turnaround coming?

Matthew Stafford reacts to Rams replacing Cooper Kupp with Davante Adams

The Rams signed Adams to a two-year contract that could be worth up to $44M earlier this offseason. 

Have Browns already made Shedeur Sanders draft decision?

The Cleveland Browns may be the most interesting team as it pertains to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Vikings have seemingly made Aaron Rodgers decision amid recovery of J.J. McCarthy

There previously was some confusion about whether or not the Vikings could reach out to Rodgers as McCarthy continues to recover from the full meniscus repair that cost him his rookie season. 

Beat writer addresses if Jets, Jaxson Dart rumors are a 'smokescreen'

Is it reasonable to put stock into the rumors linking Jaxson Dart to the Jets?

Why Browns reporter disagrees with Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter takes

A Cleveland Browns insider shared that he is "now of the belief" that "the Browns have a much greater interest in" selecting Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick.

Does Colts' Zaire Franklin still believe in Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones looming?

Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin indicated he hasn't yet given up on Anthony Richardson. 

How Rams could find eventual Matthew Stafford replacement in 2025 NFL Draft

Los Angeles' lack of a long-term option at QB is why ESPN's Field Yates named the Rams a "sleeper team" that could target a quarterback "in the first two rounds" of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Insider addresses if Steelers will set deadline for Aaron Rodgers amid Vikings uncertainty

Will the Steelers set a deadline for an Aaron Rodgers decision?

Report expands on why Saints could grab eventual Derek Carr replacement in 2025 NFL Draft

Is Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart on the Saints' radar?

Do stats show Jaguars' Liam Coen may not be able to save Trevor Lawrence?

Although Liam Coen and Co. seem committed to Trevor Lawrence this spring, history shows that such situations often change quickly in the NFL.

Could Seahawks select eventual Sam Darnold replacement in 2025 NFL Draft?

ESPN's Matt Miller named the Seahawks a "sleeper team" that could target a quarterback "in the first two rounds" of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

Insiders address alleged slide of Shedeur Sanders' draft stock

ESPN's Jordan Reid, Field Yates and Matt Miller indicated clubs aren't as low on Shedeur Sanders as some think.

ESPN reporters differ on what Titans could do with No. 1 pick of 2025 NFL Draft

On Friday, ESPN's Matt Miller suggested some may have rushed to assume Tennessee's alleged draft intentions.

Insider explains why Vikings could still pick Aaron Rodgers over J.J. McCarthy for 2025 season

An initial report claiming the Minnesota Vikings aren't "pursuing" quarterback Aaron Rodgers proved misleading.

Browns insider addresses recent Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter links

Who the Browns will select at No. 2 in the 2025 NFL Draft is up for debate.

Why inside source is confident 49ers, Brock Purdy will soon get contract extension done

With each day that passes without Purdy putting pen to paper on an extension, words like "holdout" continue to hover over the 49ers.

Insider explains why Steelers haven't yet re-signed Russell Wilson amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

Other than Rodgers, Wilson is the best option on a list of free agents that includes veterans such as Joe Flacco and Jameis Winston.

Analyst rips Steelers for not pursuing QB who made move from NFC to AFC

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers be forced to work things out with Russell Wilson?

Why beat writers have changed minds about what Titans will do with No. 1 draft pick

In a mock draft first published on Feb. 20, NFL reporters and beat writers from The Athletic predicted that the Titans would hold onto the first pick of the 2025 draft and use it to grab Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.