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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January 11, 2024 | NFL

Former Patriots player addresses Bill Belichick possibly joining Cowboys

Could Bill Belichick replace Mike McCarthy this offseason?

January 11, 2024 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Robert Kraft explains two Bill Belichick decisions

While it had been reported that the Kraft-Belichick saga could "stretch out well into February," Thursday's developments indicate they wanted to put the matter to bed sooner rather than later.

January 11, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Darius Slay blasts MetLife Stadium turf after latest injury

The FieldTurf Core system installed at MetLife Stadium following the 2022 campaign quickly became widely unpopular among players during this past regular season.

January 11, 2024 | New York Jets

Insider explains why Aaron Rodgers is taking 'Pat McAfee Show' break

Media insider Jimmy Traina of SI explained in a piece published Thursday afternoon why New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemingly is taking a break from weekly appearances on "The Pat McAfee Show."

January 11, 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts shares concerning update ahead of Buccaneers game

Quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a nasty-looking injury to the middle finger of his throwing hand during this past Sunday's loss and it's impacting his preparation for his game this week.

January 11, 2024 | New York Jets

Reporter shares what Jets think of Aaron Rodgers' 'Pat McAfee Show' segments

Robert Saleh insisted earlier this week nobody within the organization "really cares" that Aaron Rodgers discusses topics such as COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories during appearances on "The Pat McAfee Show."

January 11, 2024 | New England Patriots

Mac Jones' decline reportedly big factor in Bill Belichick leaving Patriots

New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston shared how the decline of quarterback Mac Jones over the past couple of years helped result

January 11, 2024 | New York Mets

Mets president shares update on Pete Alonso

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has repeatedly said for months he does not "anticipate" trading All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso this winter.

January 11, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Is Todd Bowles' career on the line this wild-card weekend?

Whispers that the Bucs could cut ties if they can't beat the Eagles have only grown louder.

January 11, 2024 | NFL

Rams' Sean McVay repeats regrets about Lions' Jared Goff

Whatever does and/or doesn't happen between the clubs in Detroit on Sunday night, it will be interesting to see if McVay and Goff meet in the middle of the field for a postgame chat.

January 10, 2024 | Tennessee Titans

How Mike Vrabel reportedly upset Titans owner ahead of firing

Could Mike Vrabel's induction into the New England Patriots' Hall of Fame this fall raised some eyebrows within the Tennessee Titans organization?

January 10, 2024 | New England Patriots

Reporter insists Patriots have made Bill Belichick decision

An NFL insider is not backing down from his December report that the New England Patriots will move on from HC Bill Belichick, even as new reports have thrown at least a little uncertainty into the mix.

January 10, 2024 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings GM discusses the future of QB Kirk Cousins

Just where do the Minnesota Vikings stand with QB Kirk Cousins as the franchise heads into its offseason?

January 10, 2024 | New York Jets

Jets' Aaron Rodgers gets blasted after latest controversy: 'Con artists can be very convincing'

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is under fire once again.

January 10, 2024 | New York Mets

Radio, TV host shares bombshell update on Mets' Pete Alonso

WFAN and SNY host Sal Licata dropped somewhat of a bombshell while speaking about New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso during Wednesday's edition of the WFAN "Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata" program.

January 10, 2024 | Cleveland Browns

Browns' Amari Cooper shares massive update for Texans game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will have arguably his favorite target back in the lineup for this coming Saturday's wild-card playoff game at the 10-7 Houston Texans.

January 10, 2024 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield discusses health ahead of Eagles game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is dealing with injured ribs and a sore ankle coming off this past Sunday's 9-0 win at the Carolina Panthers.

January 10, 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce explains sitting out Chiefs' regular-season finale

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce explained during the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast why he sat out this past Sunday's regular-season finale.

January 10, 2024 | NFL

Insider addresses Cowboys' Jerry Jones possibly pursuing Bill Belichick

NFL insider Mike Florio believes head coach Mike McCarthy may have to guide the Dallas Cowboys to at least the upcoming NFC Championship Game to prevent team owner Jerry Jones from pursuing current New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick this winter.