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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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Former Jets QB giving up on Zach Wilson

As noted by Ryan Chichester of Audacy, former NFL quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason said ahead of the weekend that criticisms of current New York Jets starter Zach Wilson had "gotten to the point where it is so over the top." 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers hints at plans after season-ending injury

Rodgers offered his first public comments after he suffered a season-ending torn Achilles.

Jets' Dalvin Cook backs Zach Wilson after Aaron Rodgers injury

Cook insisted he believes that "the ground game is in good hands" but added he trusts Wilson can run what was set to be Rodgers' offense. 

Netflix reportedly lands Super Bowl champion for Season 2 of 'Quarterback'

It's taken some time, but it appears NFL Films and Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions company found at least one individual willing to participate in filming for the second season of Netflix's "Quarterback" docuseries. 

Packers' Matt LaFleur comments on injury to Jets' Aaron Rodgers

Matt LaFleur served as Aaron Rodgers' head coach with the Green Bay Packers from 2019 through last season and told media members on Wednesday that he texted the New York Jets quarterback who suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Monday night.

Titans' Ryan Tannehill moving on from Saints loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is putting his performance during this past Sunday's 16-15 loss at the New Orleans Saints behind him as quickly as possible. 

Jets' Robert Saleh shares if Aaron Rodgers could retire after injury

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh believes quarterback Aaron Rodgers will attempt to return next season from the torn Achilles Rodgers suffered during what became Monday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bills. 

Jets again linked with Titans' Ryan Tannehill after Aaron Rodgers injury

The 1-0 New York Jets are rolling with previously demoted quarterback Zach Wilson for this Sunday's game at the 1-0 Dallas Cowboys after Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Monday night.

Experts discuss if Jets' Aaron Rodgers suffered career-ending injury

It's known for sure that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't play again this season after he suffered a torn Achilles on Monday night. 

Giants' Dexter Lawrence shares blunt take on blowout loss to Cowboys

New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence didn't hold back when discussing Sunday's 40-0 blowout loss at home to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys.

Mets' Buck Showalter addresses future amid club uncertainty

The Mets have been the most disappointing team in baseball in 2023 and recently made a significant change to their front office, adding to the uncertainty regarding Showalter's future with the club.

Insider shares if Tom Brady could replace Jets' Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets fans can put any hope of retired quarterback Tom Brady serving as a savior after Aaron Rodgers was lost to a season-ending torn Achilles on Monday night to bed. 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers apologized to star WR after season-ending injury

It sounds like Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers understood the seriousness of his injury not long after he was carted off the field during Monday's home game against the Bills. 

Jets HC Robert Saleh sends message to doubters after Aaron Rodgers injury

Jets head coach Robert Saleh sent a direct message to doubters less than 24 hours after he lost starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles. 

Insider blasts NFL owners after Aaron Rodgers injury

The NFL Players Association has repeatedly campaigned for owners to switch to natural grass.

CB Adoree' Jackson addresses Chiefs' Kadarius Toney trolling Giants

Adoree' Jackson seems unbothered that former Giant Kadarius Toney trolled Big Blue and the club's fans via social media after New York lost to the Cowboys.

Cowboys star Micah Parsons blasts Giants for Daniel Jones decision

The Giants left Jones in the game despite an insurmountable deficit, and the Cowboys star was far from the only one to question the decision.

Giants CB Adoree' Jackson has idea for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers injury

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson revealed he'd donate to a players fund for grass fields after the New York Jets lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles during Monday's game held at MetLife Stadium, home of the Giants and Jets.

Former Jets QB: Aaron Rodgers to blame for season-ending injury

Former New York Jets quarterback and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason suggested that Aaron Rodgers need only look in the mirror regarding the season-ending injury Rodgers suffered in Week 1.

Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham discusses Mets' disastrous season

Current Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham is among players formerly associated with the New York Mets stunned by the Amazins' summer collapse. 

Tiki Barber again rips Giants for sitting starters

New York Giants legend Tiki Barber once again criticized head coach Brian Daboll for sitting starters after the Giants were overwhelmed by the Cowboys in Week 1.

Baker Mayfield: Buccaneers motivated by months of Tom Brady talk

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is among members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who heard and read preseason takes predicting that the 2023 edition of the team would plummet to the basement of the overall NFL standings now that Tom Brady is retired "for good." 

Tom Brady addressed playing status before Jets lost Aaron Rodgers

Retired quarterback Tom Brady somewhat touched upon his playing status during the latest edition of his "Let's Go!" SiriusXM show and podcast that was released shortly before the New York Jets lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending torn Achilles.

Dan Campbell challenges Lions fans ahead of home opener vs. Seahawks

Head coach Dan Campbell delivered somewhat of a challenge to Lions fans ahead of the club's home opener versus the Seahawks that follows the team's 21-20 win over the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this past Thursday night. 

Titans' Mike Vrabel baffled by Ryan Tannehill's play vs. Saints

Questions about Tannehill's future continue to hover over the veteran heading into the fall. He turned 35 years old this summer, is in the final year of his contract, and shares a quarterback room with 2022 third-round draft pick Malik Willis and 2023 second-round draft choice Will Levis.