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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

Patriots' Mac Jones reacts to Raiders firing Josh McDaniels

Josh McDaniels served as offensive coordinator with the New England Patriots and helped quarterback Mac Jones earn a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie in 2021 before McDaniels became the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Packers GM shares big admission about Jordan Love

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst can't hide that individuals within the organization don't yet know if Jordan Love is a long-term answer at quarterback for the franchise.

Jets RB Dalvin Cook was eyeing two contenders ahead of trade deadline

The 4-3 New York Jets held onto frustrated veteran running back Dalvin Cook through Tuesday's trade deadline even though Cook apparently had a couple of destinations in mind.

Could Patriots replace QB Mac Jones with Bailey Zappe?

The 2-6 New England Patriots held on to quarterback Mac Jones through Tuesday's trade deadline, but that doesn't mean Jones will remain the starter through a disappointing season. 

Bills' Damar Hamlin discusses return to site of medical emergency

While the 5-3 Buffalo Bills prepare to face the 4-3 Cincinnati Bengals at Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium Sunday night, Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin is readying himself to return to the place where he nearly lost his life in January. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce shares blunt takes about loss to Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce didn't hide his displeasure while speaking about this past Sunday's 24-9 loss at the Denver Broncos.

Insider: 'Growing possibility' Craig Counsell lands with Mets

Manager Craig Counsell had his contract with the Milwaukee Brewers expire after Tuesday, and there are more signs hinting that big-spending New York Mets owner Steve Cohen could soon bring Counsell to the Big Apple. 

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell addresses uncertain future of Kirk Cousins

Head coach Kevin O'Connell is open to welcoming quarterback Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings this offseason after Cousins suffered a campaign-ending torn Achilles this past Sunday.

Bears' Tyson Bagent compared to iconic Cowboys QB

Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy got a look at quarterback Tyson Bagent before Bagent joined the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie and believes the 23-year-old shares traits previously flashed by none other than former Dallas Cowboys star signal-caller Tony Romo.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers praises Titans' Will Levis after draft slide

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about what Will Levis experienced this past spring and praised the Tennessee Titans rookie signal-caller after Levis enjoyed a stellar regular-season debut in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. 

Patriots OC defends seldom-used rookie WR amid rumors

Kayshon Boutte made his regular-season debut in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles but hasn't played since. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers contacted Vikings' Kirk Cousins about Achilles rehab

Rodgers wanted Cousins to have some inside information about how to attack the rehabilitation process. 

Tom Brady offers advice to Bills' Josh Allen amid injury worries

Brady had Buffalo Bills starter Josh Allen as a guest on the latest edition of the "Let's Go!" SiriusXM program and spoke directly to Allen about not putting himself "in harm's way."

Jets' Aaron Rodgers offers update on potential comeback this season

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers hinted during a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he's not all that close to completing what would be a remarkable return to the lineup.

Analyst defends 49ers' Brock Purdy amid criticism

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is on the receiving end of quite a bit of criticism amid the club's three-game losing skid. At least one analyst has come to his defense.

Giants QB Daniel Jones tries to clarify confusion over injury timeline

Could Jones have played against the Jets? The QB touched on that, along with when he'll return to action.

Former NFL QB blasts MetLife Stadium turf after Jets-Giants debacle

More and more people are speaking up about the field conditions at MetLife Stadium. Add a former Jets QB to the list.

Bills' Josh Allen talks Damar Hamlin ahead of return to Cincinnati

The Buffalo Bills (5-3) will play at the Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) this coming Sunday night for the first time since Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin nearly lost his life at Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium.

Aaron Judge hints Yankees will have big offseason

All-Star slugger Aaron Judge spoke with reporters before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night and suggested the New York Yankees will be quite busy this offseason after they failed to qualify for the playoffs this fall.

Report details Dodgers' thoughts on signing Shohei Ohtani

A recent report has shed some light on the Dodgers pursuit of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter.

Tiki Barber rips NFL, Giants, Jets over MetLife Stadium turf

Retired running back and CBS Sports NFL commentator Tiki Barber blasted the league after he watched in person as multiple New York Giants and New York Jets players suffered injuries playing on the rained-soaked MetLife Stadium turf on Sunday afternoon. 

Seahawks' Geno Smith sends warning to NFL after win over Browns

Quarterback Geno Smith certainly wasn't lacking confidence after his Seattle Seahawks notched a come-from-behind 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday that improved Seattle to 5-2 on the season.

Insider shares big injury update on Jets QB Aaron Rodgers

Injured New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers continues to make a remarkable recovery from the torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1 and looked healthy while tossing passes ahead of the club's 13-10 overtime win over the New York Giants on Sunday.

Giants legend blasts team after Tommy DeVito debacle vs. Jets

The DeVito-led offense went three-and-out on the first series of the extra period and never got the ball back. 

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni addresses 'Super Bowl slump'

Head coach Nick Sirianni suggested the fact the Philadelphia Eagles earned back-to-back wins after the Week 6 20-14 defeat at the New York Jets shows his club isn't dealing with any so-called "slump" related to this past February's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.