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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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Do Bengals believe Joe Burrow could return before end of 2025 season?

Burrow needs surgery on his injured toe and is set to miss at least three months of action. 

Why Dolphins' Mike McDaniel views Bills game as 'a blessing'

A disastrous start to the season won't get any easier for the Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 3.

Rams star shares how Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reminded him of Tom Brady

Mayfield guided the Buccaneers to a pair of comeback wins to open the ongoing season.

Mets' David Stearns confirms opinion of manager Carlos Mendoza amid wild-card race

Is Mendoza's job in jeopardy amid a late summer swoon for the Mets?

Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle addresses 'rat poison' Mike McDaniel rumor

After the Miami Dolphins fell to 0-2 on the season via a 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots this past Sunday, multiple Miami players came to the defense of

Are Buccaneers concerned about Baker Mayfield's playing style after latest injury scare?

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was asked if he has any concerns about Mayfield's playing style.

Ridiculous theory about 49ers' Mac Jones, Brock Purdy shot down

Purdy is recovering from the left shoulder and toe injuries that kept him out of the team's 26-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. 

How Daniel Jones is 'doing a really nice job' as Colts starting QB

Jones has led the Colts to back-to-back wins to open the season. 

Stats show why Bengals trust Jake Browning to replace injured Joe Burrow

ESPN's Seth Walder shared additional stats that may show why Cincinnati isn't looking for a QB1 with a healthy Jake Browning atop their depth chart. 

Where Caleb Williams showed 'tremendous growth' in Bears' blowout loss to Lions

Versus the Lions, Williams completed 19-of-30 total passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. 

Rival executive shares what's underrated about Eagles' Jalen Hurts

Takes about whether or not Hurts is merely a game manager hovered over the Eagles long before he produced unspectacular stats in back-to-back wins to open the 2025 season.

Browns HC explains QB decision after 0-2 start

Kevin Stefanski insisted Joe Flacco isn't solely to blame for all that went wrong for the Browns' offense over back-to-back losses. 

Dolphins players defend HC Mike McDaniel amid job security whispers

McDaniel found himself answering questions about his job security shortly after his club fell to 0-2 on the season via a 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots.

Could Bengals target retired QB as potential Joe Burrow replacement?

Quarterback Derek Carr suggested earlier this month that he could eventually attempt an NFL comeback after he retired in May due to a significant shoulder injury.  Meanwhile, reports confirmed on Monday that Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow will need surgery on his injured toe and will miss at least three months.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

Crosby raised eyebrows when he and his agent suggested earlier in September that the superstar captain could be open to a trade amid the Penguins' ongoing roster rebuild. 

Texans' C.J. Stroud shares what offense needs after loss to Buccaneers

The Houston Texans fell to 0-2 on the season as their offense once again left much to be desired in a 20-19 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Baker Mayfield reflects on highlight-reel run in Buccaneers' comeback win over Texans

For the second time in two contests, Mayfield engineered a late game-winning drive.

Buccaneers' Mike Evans teases retirement early into 2025 season

The Buccaneers made Evans the seventh overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, and he has featured only for Tampa Bay en route to becoming one of the greatest overall players in franchise history.

Why one potential Joe Burrow replacement likely 'isn't a realistic option' for Bengals

The Bengals are expected to add quarterback depth as starter Joe Burrow faces an extended absence. It sounds like one potential addition won't be happening.

Daniel Jones names reasons he shined in back-to-back wins with Colts

Largely out of nowhere, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones became one of the more positive surprises of the opening two weeks of the season.

Jets sound ready to make Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields call for Buccaneers game

Fields suffered a concussion during the fourth quarter of Sunday's disappointing 30-10 home loss to the Buffalo Bills (2-0) after his head bounced off the MetLife Stadium turf as he took a sack.

Why Mac Jones believed he could resurrect his career working with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan

Most recently, Jones lost five of seven starts for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

Texans' C.J. Stroud hopes this change will help him enjoy bounce-back season

Stroud endured an up-and-down second pro season after he ran away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award for the 2023 campaign.

Cardinals players sound warnings after near-collapse vs. Panthers

The Arizona Cardinals flirted with snatching defeat from the jaws of victory but managed to improve to 2-0 on the season via a 27-22 win over the Carolina Panthers.

When Geno Smith knew he'd go from Seahawks to Raiders during the offseason

Smith recently addressed his move from Seattle to Las Vegas.