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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

Why Giants could again 'reach' for QB with pick No. 6

The New York Giants reportedly aren't all that interested in trading up into the top three picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean they're not targeting a quarterback.

Insider shares if Jets could keep Zach Wilson without trade

Jets insider Zack Rosenblatt didn't mince words when asked about Zach Wilson's Jets future.

Whispers linking Giants' Saquon Barkley with AFC playoff team growing louder

Barkley's future in New York is uncertain, and it appears an AFC playoff team is closely monitoring the situation.

Browns won't make big Deshaun Watson change after injury

Don't expect a big change in Deshaun Watson's game.

Did Raiders' Antonio Pierce take shot at Jimmy Garoppolo after report?

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce certainly seemed to take a shot at veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while speaking at the NFL scouting combine.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski opens up about new Patriots OC

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke with reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Wednesday and insisted the Patriots have a "great" new offensive coordinator in Alex Van Pelt after Cleveland replaced Van Pelt with Ken Dorsey this offseason. 

Beat writer weighs in on Giants possibly trading up to draft quarterback

New York Giants fans may want the team to pull the plug on QB Daniel Jones via the draft, but that ultimately may be nothing more than wishful thinking.

Dolphins GM offers update on Tua Tagovailoa contract talks

The team has plenty to think about before it guarantees Tagovailoa any money beyond next season.

Chiefs' Clark Hunt responds to concerning NFLPA report card

Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt somewhat surprisingly received an F-, the league's worst ownership grade, in the NFL Players Association's 2024 report cards released on Wednesday. 

Insider suggests Saquon Barkley could leave Giants for interesting reason

Saquon Barkley may soon be disappointed with the offers he receives in free agency, but Boomer Esiason suggested he could nevertheless leave the Giants for an interesting reason. 

Jets make expected decision on QB Zach Wilson

Jets GM Joe Douglas confirmed that QB Zach Wilson and his representation have been granted permission to seek a trade this offseason. 

Texans reportedly make Mike Evans decision amid contract demands

Evans routinely has been linked in stories with the Texans. 

Chiefs' Andy Reid addresses Eric Bieniemy leaving NFL for UCLA

Bieniemy served as an assistant and later as offensive coordinator with the Chiefs under Reid from 2013 through 2022.

Mets legend compares own experience to Pete Alonso saga

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry believes the conversations that Pete Alonso will have about his playing future will differ from what he experienced before he left the club as a free agent after the 1990 season.

Caleb Williams silences Bears rumors ahead of draft decision

Caleb Williams attempted to pour cold water over any idea he wants the Bears to pass on making him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Giants GM addresses Brian Daboll-Mike Kafka relationship

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen discussed reports of tension among the coaching staff.

Chiefs' Mecole Hardman continues revenge tour on Jets after Super Bowl

Hardman participated in a total of 28 offensive snaps across five games for the Jets in 2023 before he was traded back to Kansas City. 

49ers GM John Lynch happy about team's stability at QB position

49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday and indicated Brock Purdy is cemented atop the depth chart as the club's starting quarterback

Vikings HC offers strong response to Justin Jefferson trade rumors

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the matter during a Tuesday appearance on the "PFT Live" show and insisted the Vikings "have no intent to trade Justin Jefferson" before, during or after the 2024 draft. 

Are Buccaneers saving franchise tag for Baker Mayfield?

Mayfield hasn't yet put pen to paper on a deal with the Buccaneers.

'He's coming off three injuries in two years': Giants GM opens up about Daniel Jones

Giants GM Joe Schoen acknowledged that Daniel Jones' worrisome injury history could impact how he handles New York's QB situation this offseason. 

Vikings HC offers big Kirk Cousins update

Cousins has repeatedly spoken highly about what's been his NFL home since 2018.

Former MVP has big prediction for Giants' Daniel Jones

Former quarterback, one-time Most Valuable Player and current NFL analyst Boomer Esiason shared somewhat of a surprising take about maligned Giants QB Daniel Jones.

Former Patriots QB defends Mac Jones amid rumors

Former New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer defended current New England signal-caller Mac Jones amid whispers the club could part ways with the 2021 first-round draft pick.

Buccaneers HC discusses futures of Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans

Todd Bowles spoke about the futures of Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans during a Tuesday appearance on the NFL Network "Good Morning Football" program.