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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

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.

Hall of Famer takes victory lap about 49ers' Brock Purdy

Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe recently made it known he felt San Francisco 49ers starter Brock Purdy is "not an elite quarterback" and enjoyed somewhat of a victory lap regarding those comments after the 49ers fell to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. 

Panthers' Frank Reich names what he doesn't doubt about Bryce Young

Much has been made about the struggles that Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young endured across the club's 0-6 start to the season, but head coach Frank Reich made it known coming off the team's bye that he expects Young to weather the storm. 

Tom Brady seems to send warning to active NFL quarterbacks

Brady explained why he thinks it will be difficult for any active quarterback to replicate the run of longevity that he enjoyed in his career.

Former NFL CB shares harsh takes about Packers' Jordan Love

A day after Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur insisted his confidence in quarterback Jordan Love is "not wavering one bit," former NFL cornerback and current ESPN personality Domonique Foxworth suggested the film shows otherwise.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons talks Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift theory

Fans and other outsiders aren't the only members of the NFL community noticing that Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce has posted his best numbers of the season, to date, when entertainment superstar Taylor Swift is in attendance. 

Insider shares if Brewers' Craig Counsell will consider Mets opening

Craig Counsell remains the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers at least until his contract expires on Oct. 31, but there's another sign he could consider making an offseason move to the New York Mets as soon as early next month. 

Browns legend explains viral pictures with Taylor Swift ahead of Chiefs game

Former NFL quarterback and Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar went viral on Sunday when he shared pictures online showing he spent time with Taylor Swift.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni shares promising injury update on Jalen Hurts

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rocked a left knee brace during the second half of Sunday night's 31-17 win over the Dolphins, but head coach Nick Sirianni sounded unconcerned regarding Hurts' long-term health while speaking with reporters Monday. 

Analysts link AFC North team to Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated wrote on Monday that the 4-2 Cleveland Browns "are a quarterback away from being contenders" amid questions hovering over the status of starter Deshaun Watson. 

Bears share Justin Fields-Tyson Bagent updates for Chargers game

It looks like Chicago Bears fans hoping to get a second look at undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" game at the 2-4 Los Angeles Chargers will receive their wish. 

One-time MVP discusses potential QB controversy in New York

Former NFL quarterback, one-time Most Valuable Player and current "The NFL Today" analyst Boomer Esiason weighed in on the quarterback situation in New York.

Insider discusses reported Bill Belichick-Patriots contract extension

New England Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston offered more information about the multi-year contract extension New England head coach Bill Belichick reportedly signed this past offseason.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski confirms Deshaun Watson's role amid uncertainty

Head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted Monday that Deshaun Watson remains "the leader" of the Cleveland Browns after Stefanski somewhat controversially sat the quarterback during what became Sunday's 39-38 victory at the Indianapolis Colts.