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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

Ravens' John Harbaugh rants against popular Lamar Jackson narrative

Harbaugh boldly defended his quarterback against one popular narrative surrounding the electric signal-caller.

How Sam Darnold has impressed Seahawks during training camp

Which version of Darnold will the Seahawks get?

'Good luck': CeeDee Lamb sends warning to NFL regarding George Pickens

On Wednesday, CeeDee Lamb indicated that he and George Pickens have plenty to offer the Cowboys' passing attack as different kinds of weapons. 

Drake Maye addresses his study of Tom Brady

Maye has been studying a legend as he prepares for his sophomore season.

Steelers players reportedly all feel the same way about Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers has become one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL. Is he having a similar effect on his new teammates?

How Patriots' Ja’Lynn Polk is working to bounce back from disappointing rookie season

Polk's rookie season didn't go the way he or the Patriots had hoped.

'Wow': Former Colts coach says Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones have key difference

A former Colts coach and current analyst discussed the ongoing QB competition in Indianapolis.

What Vikings' J.J. McCarthy is focusing on during first training camp as starter

McCarthy addressed his experiences and goals amid his first training camp.

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.