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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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Jets players defend Zach Wilson amid playing rumors

New York Jets players defended quarterback Zach Wilson after it was reported Monday that Wilson is "reluctant" to play again this season.

Greg Olsen talks interest in Panthers HC job

Retired tight end and current Fox lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen featured for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 through the 2019 season and confirmed during

Giants legend rips Jets for Aaron Rodgers 'shortcut'

Tiki Barber ripped the Jets for going all-in on Aaron Rodgers.

49ers' Brock Purdy remaining humble amid MVP-caliber season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is remaining humble even as he's emerged as a legitimate candidate to earn Most Valuable Player votes coming off Sunday's 42-19 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles that improved the 49ers to 9-3.

Jets HC Robert Saleh addresses alarming Zach Wilson report

Jets head coach Robert Saleh spoke with media members on Monday afternoon and addressed a report from earlier Monday that claimed quarterback Zach Wilson "is reluctant to step back into the starting role" after Saleh benched Wilson during the Week 11 loss to the Bills. 

Buccaneers HC shares worrisome update on Pro Bowl WR

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles explained on Monday why Chris Godwin logged zero receptions during Sunday's victory.

Giants icon blasts Jets' Zach Wilson after glaring report

New York Giants icon and CBS Sports NFL analyst Tiki Barber blasted New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after it was reported that Wilson "is reluctant to step back into the starting role" following his benching that occurred during the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 19. 

Former MVP reacts to Giants possibly benching Tommy DeVito

Former New York Jets quarterback and one-time NFL Most Valuable Player Boomer Esiason believes New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll should not consider benching undrafted rookie signal-caller Tommy DeVito in favor of fellow backup Tyrod Taylor coming off the club's bye.

Concerning report emerges about Jets' Zach Wilson

Wilson reportedly had a surprising reaction to potentially being handed the reins of the Jets offense once again.

Dolphins' Wes Welker shares high praise for WR Tyreek Hill

Former NFL wide receiver and current Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach Wes Welker generated headlines when he said last week that wideout Tyreek Hill is a better overall receiver than Hall of Famer Randy Moss. 

Anonymous offensive coach comments on Panthers firing Frank Reich

An unnamed NFL offensive coach "with a long history in the league" opened up about Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper firing head coach Frank Reich after Reich spent less than a season working with rookie quarterback Bryce Young. 

Unnamed Jets player makes big request for QB Aaron Rodgers

At least one unnamed member of the New York Jets believes that injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers should focus on the long-term future after Gang Green fell to 4-8 with Sunday's 13-8 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Report reveals if Commanders will fire HC Ron Rivera before season ends

The Commanders have gone 26-36-1 under Rivera since the start of the 2020 season.

49ers' Brock Purdy reflects on injury after win at Eagles

Purdy reflected on the elbow injury he suffered during this past January's NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia after guiding the 49ers to a Week 13 win in Philly.

Former Jets QB shares huge Aaron Rodgers prediction

One former New York Jets quarterback thinks the idea of Aaron Rodgers returning before the end of the season is basically a combination of smoke, mirrors and delusion.

Jets star WR gets brutally honest amid team's losing skid

New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson once again declined to hide his frustrations.

Patriots star offers passionate defense of Bill Belichick amid rumors, criticism

Reports claim team owner Robert Kraft will look to part ways with Belichick in January.

Panthers TE Hayden Hurst defends rookie QB Bryce Young

It's been a brutal year for the Panthers and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, but the young QB's tight end has his back.

Jets' Robert Saleh has blunt take on potential Aaron Rodgers return

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh sounds disinterested in any talk suggesting the potential return to the lineup of quarterback Aaron Rodgers should serve as extra motivation for his 4-7 club ahead of Sunday's home game against the 5-6 Atlanta Falcons. 

49ers GM addresses Brock Purdy returning to injury site

The 49ers have waited for redemption against the Eagles after they knocked San Francisco's starting QB out of the NFC title game. Sunday, they get that chance.

Steelers' Patrick Peterson shares big take on Cardinals' Kyler Murray

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson had quarterback Kyler Murray as a teammate with the Arizona Cardinals during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, and that experience has Peterson believing that Murray is returning to form coming off the ACL surgery that included some meniscus repair the 26-year-old underwent in January. 

Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes massive Dak Prescott claim

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones understandably gushed over Prescott during a Friday appearance on Dallas sports radio station 105.3 The Fan. 

Joe Namath makes passionate plea to Jets, Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets legend Joe Namath suggested that Jets chairman Woody Johnson and vice chairman Christopher Johnson should step in, if necessary, to stop quarterback Aaron Rodgers from returning to the lineup this season.

Robert Griffin III glad Cardinals' Kyler Murray is playing a certain way

Free-agent NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III is no stranger to serious knee injuries, so when he weighs in on Kyler Murray, he knows what he's talking about.

Doctors voice concerns about Jets' Aaron Rodgers playing again this season

Doctors repeatedly shared concerns throughout the fall regarding New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers attempting to return to the playing field this season. Now they're sounding the alarm again.