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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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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.

Realistic landing spots for Shohei Ohtani revealed

The race to land two-way superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani is nearing the finish line. 

Three-time Super Bowl champion sends warning to Jets' Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers asked while speaking with reporters on Thursday "what's the worst that could happen" if he plays in a meaningful December game. A three-time Super Bowl champion had an answer for him.

Insider addresses Patriots' 'awkward' Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft situation

What's already an ugly situation in New England may only get worse.

49ers' Brock Purdy addresses return to where he suffered injury

Sunday's game in Philly represents Purdy's return to where he suffered an elbow injury in January.

Aaron Rodgers reveals whether he will play if the Jets are out of contention

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has reservations about returning to game action if his team is not in playoff contention.

Mets legend sends warning to club, Pete Alonso

A Mets legend is using his past with the franchise as a cautionary tale for Alonso and the Mets amid the slugger's uncertain future with the club.

49ers' Brock Purdy credits life change for recovery, stellar play

It turns out the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered during the team's NFC Championship Game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles this past January may have been the best thing to happen to his career because it forced him into better sleeping habits. 

Report opens up on Panthers, Frank Reich breakup

At least one knowledgeable individual believes former Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich may have been looking for a way out before team owner David Tepper fired Reich this past Monday. 

Former Patriots assistant discusses Mac Jones' relationship with teammates

Rumors regarding how New England Patriots players allegedly feel about quarterback Mac Jones have hovered over the club since Bailey Zappe enjoyed some success playing in Jones' place last season. 

Panthers columnist addresses Greg Olsen, Bill Belichick rumors

Longtime Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler isn't buying rumors linking former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick with Carolina after Panthers owner David Tepper fired Frank Reich this past Monday. 

Reporter addresses if Giants will draft Daniel Jones replacement

Add Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com to the growing list of reporters and NFL insiders unconvinced the New York Giants will definitely spend a high draft pick on a replacement for injured quarterback Daniel Jones next spring.