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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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Joel Bitonio addresses Browns' controversial Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders call

On Monday, Browns HC Kevin Stefanski suggested he's not yet having second thoughts about sticking with the struggling Gabriel as the club's starting QB over Sanders. 

Giants players discuss trying to bounce back from gruesome Cam Skattebo injury

New York Giants players spent portions of their Monday still processing what they witnessed Sunday.

Travis Kelce praised as 'Chiefs' Chief' after bouncing back from miscue in win over Commanders

Kelce tallied a team-best 99 receiving yards with a touchdown in what became a sloppy 28-7 win that improved the Chiefs to 5-3 on the season. 

Mike Vrabel sends warning to Patriots amid five-game winning streak

The Patriots are coming off a dominant 32-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns that improved them to 6-2 on Sunday. 

Jets' Aaron Glenn praises Justin Fields for handling of awkward Woody Johnson situation

While speaking with reporters on Monday, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn praised Fields for how the signal-caller dealt with an awkward situation before he produced an impressive outing at Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium.

Surgeon addresses potential recovery timeline for Giants' Cam Skattebo

Skattebo was lost for the remainder of the season when he went down with a gruesome dislocation of his right ankle midway through the second quarter of the club's 38-20 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Why Giants were 'salty' after getting torched by Saquon Barkley, Eagles in blowout

After the Giants fell to 2-6 on the season, defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches spoke with Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com about a unit that was repeatedly torched by a superior opponent.

Why Jets' Harrison Phillips believed in Aaron Glenn amid winless start to season

Phillips spoke with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about why he never lost faith in first-year head coach Aaron Glenn despite the Jets' 0-7 start to the campaign. 

Colts' Jonathan Taylor credits Daniel Jones, others amid MVP chatter

Indianapolis Colts fans showered Taylor with "MVP" chants as he recorded three touchdowns for a fourth game this season in Indianapolis' 38-14 blowout win over the Tennessee Titans that improved the Colts to 7-1 on Sunday. 

Packers' Jordan Love makes feelings on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers clear after 'SNF' win

Love outplayed Rodgers to guide Green Bay to a 35-25 win that improved the Packers to 5-1-1 on Sunday night.

Zac Taylor calls Bengals players out after shocking loss to Jets

The Bengals suffered a shocking defeat to the Jets.

Browns' Myles Garrett explains viral outburst in blowout loss to Patriots

Garrett was removed from Cleveland's 32-13 blowout loss at the Patriots late in Sunday's contest when the result had already been determined. 

Justin Fields reflects on 'crying' amid emotional week before leading Jets to win over Bengals

Fields went from being criticized by the team's owner and an expected demotion to starting and leading the Jets to their first victory of the season.

Will Browns bench Dillon Gabriel for Shedeur Sanders after blowout loss to Patriots?

Is it time for the Browns to try something new at quarterback?

Packers' Micah Parsons crowns Jordan Love after win over Steelers, Aaron Rodgers

Love outdueled Rodgers to guide Green Bay to a 35-25 win that improved the Packers to 5-1-1 on Sunday night.

Jaxson Dart, Giants react to gruesome Cam Skattebo injury in loss to Eagles

The New York Giants suffered more than a defeat as they endured a 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, as New York rookie running back Cam Skattebo went down with a gruesome dislocation of his right ankle midway through the game's second quarter.

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers opens up about feelings on Packers after 'SNF' loss

Leading up to the Week 8 game, much was made about whether or not Rodgers viewed the contest against his former club as a potential revenge spot.

Eddie George blasts Titans' lack of culture after Brian Callahan firing

Eddie George discussed the state of the Titans after the team fired head coach Brian Callahan, who had led the team to a 1-5 start. 

Jets' Aaron Glenn reveals reasoning for odd handling of Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor situation

Glenn discussed his odd handling of a situation that continues to leave outsiders scratching their heads. 

Adonai Mitchell addresses uncertain Colts future after brutal mistake

For a piece published on Friday, Mitchell spoke with James Boyd of The Athletic about a playing future that's seemingly up in the air ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

Would Browns' Kevin Stefanski trade Shedeur Sanders with Dillon Gabriel on the roster?

During Friday's edition of ESPN Cleveland's "The Really Big Show," Browns insider Tony Grossi addressed whether or not the club would move on from Sanders before the Nov. 4 trade deadline if Stefanski had the final say regarding such a decision.

Colts WR seems to rip Giants over Daniel Jones' previous struggles

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman blamed the Giants for Daniel Jones' issues with the NFC East team. 

Giants' Cam Skattebo eager to encounter Eagles fans in Philadelphia

On Thursday, Giants first-year running back Cam Skattebo addressed his mindset heading into his first game at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field as an opposing player. 

Eagles' Saquon Barkley again addresses lackluster stats after award-winning season

On Thursday, Saquon Barkley again discussed the disappointing numbers he posted as the Eagles won five of their first seven games this season. 

Browns OC opens up about 'unique' Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders situation

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees opened up about the difficult task of having to do everything possible to get a pair of first-year quarterbacks ready to face live defenses in meaningful games.