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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

Cowboys' Jerry Jones expands on trade-deadline mindset

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones indicated earlier this week he won't actively pursue an aggressive move ahead of this coming Tuesday's trade deadline. 

Analysts name ways Panthers QB Bryce Young could improve

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young is experiencing a rough start to his NFL career, but a couple of analysts mentioned ways he can improve.

Former coach addresses rise of Bears QB Tyson Bagent

Undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent impressed with the Shepherd University Rams long before he guided the Chicago Bears to an unexpected 30-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start this past Sunday. 

Why Giants may have to keep CB Adoree' Jackson through trade deadline

The New York Giants may not be able to shop veteran cornerback Adoree' Jackson even if they become sellers ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline. 

Will Brewers' Craig Counsell wait for Mets to hire him?

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns received permission to interview Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell before Counsell's contract expires next Tuesday. 

Panthers' Frank Reich talks drafting Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud

Despite recent performance, head coach Frank Reich insists he has no regrets about the Carolina Panthers drafting quarterback Bryce Young first overall instead of C.J. Stroud.

Rob Gronkowski blasts Patriots over celebrating win vs. Bills

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski didn't love how current New England players celebrated this past Sunday's last-second 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills that improved the Patriots to 2-5 on the season.

Giants' Daniel Jones addresses fears neck injury could end his season

Team doctors likely won't clear Jones to face a live defense until his symptoms "are completely gone."

49ers' Kyle Shanahan talks Sam Darnold confidence amid Brock Purdy uncertainty

San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in backup QB Sam Darnold as the team prepares to potentially play Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals without starter Brock Purdy, who is currently working through the concussion protocol.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts pushes back against injury narrative

Jalen Hurts insists the injuries he's picked up over the past two seasons aren't related to his specific style of play.

49ers have a Purdy big worry ahead of Bengals game

Hot takes coming off back-to-back losses aside, the 49ers have a legitimate concern regarding quarterback Brock Purdy ahead of this coming Sunday's home game against the 3-3 Bengals. 

Bears QB Justin Fields reportedly has return date in mind

Chicago Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields seems on track to miss a second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb but intends to return to the lineup sooner rather than later. 

Falcons HC Arthur Smith shrugs off potential Bijan Robinson controversy

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith sounds unbothered about any potential controversy regarding the club not listing running back Bijan Robinson on the injury report ahead of this past Sunday's 16-13 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Giants' Brian Daboll addresses Daniel Jones-Tyrod Taylor issue

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll once again poured cold water over speculation that he could have a quarterback controversy on his hands involving injured starter Daniel Jones and backup Tyrod Taylor. 

Browns confirm Deshaun Watson decision for Seahawks game

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski didn't wait until Friday to confirm an expected decision regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson for Sunday's game at the 4-2 Seattle Seahawks. 

Aaron Judge discusses first full offseason as Yankees team captain

All-Star slugger Aaron Judge is in the early weeks of his first full offseason as captain of the New York Yankees but is already thinking about how he and the club can improve upon a disappointing 2023 campaign. 

Jets captain talks growth of QB Zach Wilson amid Aaron Rodgers' absence

C.J. Mosley appreciates what Wilson has offered the Rodgers-less Jets on the field and behind the scenes.

Insider shares big injury update on Eagles' Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles are doing a good job of hiding it if they're concerned about the fact that quarterback Jalen Hurts sported a left knee brace in the second half of this past Sunday's 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux addresses rumors ahead of trade deadline

If the Giants fall to 2-6, will they embrace a fire sale at the trade deadline? One of their best defenders hopes not.

Bears' Matt Eberflus makes big claim about Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent

Bagent is on track to remain atop the depth chart for the 2-5 Bears through the final weekend of October.

Insider shares big update on Mets' pursuit of Angels' Shohei Ohtani

It appears big-spending Mets owner Steve Cohen won't miss out on signing Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in free agency without a fight. 

Hall of Famer suggests 49ers didn't take Browns, Vikings seriously

Pro Football Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice suggested his former club prematurely spiked footballs ahead of losses to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings that dropped the Niners to 5-2 on the season. 

Steelers' Mike Tomlin discusses what makes Kenny Pickett special

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has yet to take the leap many hoped he'd make during his second NFL season but nevertheless received high praise from head coach Mike Tomlin coming off back-to-back wins that improved Pittsburgh to 4-2.

Titans have unique plan if Ryan Tannehill can't play vs. Falcons

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel clearly doesn't agree with the adage that teaches a team with two starting quarterbacks actually has none at all.

Giants' Daniel Jones shares big hint about neck injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hasn't been cleared for contact since he suffered a neck injury in Week 5 back on Oct. 8 and seems no closer to facing a live defense than he was ahead of this past weekend.