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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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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. 

Derek Carr addresses winning Saints debut vs. Titans

Saints quarterback Derek Carr suggested he'd feel differently coming off his club debut had the Saints not defeated the Titans 16-15 on Sunday afternoon. 

Giants icon rips team for 'fashion show' before blowout loss to Cowboys

New York Giants legend and current media personality Tiki Barber voiced an interesting complaint regarding the club's embarrassing 40-0 home loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses Kadarius Toney after nightmare game vs. Lions

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains confident that wide receiver Kadarius Toney will put his nightmare performance during this past Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions behind him. 

Tom Brady addresses being honored by Patriots after retirement

Retired quarterback Tom Brady addressed being honored both before and during Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles that featured Brady's return to Gillette Stadium for the first time since he retired "for good" in February. 

Former Buccaneers teammate shares touching Tom Brady tribute

Recently retired tight end and current media personality Kyle Rudolph shared a touching tribute to Tom Brady after the two were teammates with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2022 NFL season.

How Jets' Zach Wilson is handling backup duties behind Aaron Rodgers

Quarterback Zach Wilson fully embraced his new role with the New York Jets as the full-time backup behind Aaron Rodgers ahead of Monday's regular-season opener versus the division-rival Buffalo Bills.

Why Rams' Matthew Stafford was confident ahead of win at Seahawks

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford felt better about his club than many outsiders ahead of what became Sunday's 30-13 victory at the Seattle Seahawks. 

Hall of Famer: Jets' Aaron Rodgers will be motivated by critics

NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice believes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers heard what some detractors had to say coming off a disappointing final season with the Green Bay Packers. 

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel talks Tua Tagovailoa training to avoid concussions

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel again praised Tua Tagovailoa for training in jiu-jitsu this offseason in an attempt to avoid the type of head injuries that threatened the young quarterback's career.

How Jets' Garrett Wilson is working to mimic Raiders' Davante Adams

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has repeatedly compared wide receiver and 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson to former teammate and Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro Davante Adams. Wilson talked about trying to follow in Adams' footsteps.

Stephen Jones addresses Dak Prescott contract extension

The Dallas Cowboys aren't rushing to sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a contract extension ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener at the New York Giants.

49ers' Nick Bosa reacts to receiving historic contract

It took longer than many expected, but superstar pass-rusher Nick Bosa received his desired long-term contract.

Insider reveals 'primary consideration' for Angels' Shohei Ohtani in free agency

It appears Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is more willing to relocate from the West Coast than some assumed earlier this year. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield explains playing injured with Browns

Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield once again addressed playing injured while with the Cleveland Browns during the 2021 season, a decision that impacts the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft to this day.

Bengals WR Tee Higgins shares alarming contract update

The Cincinnati Bengals paid quarterback Joe Burrow and will eventually lock wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase down via a lucrative contract extension. That could leave wideout Tee Higgins on the outside looking in.

Super Bowl MVP sets expectations for Giants' Daniel Jones

New York Giants legend, Super Bowl XXI Most Valuable Player and current CBS Sports analyst Phil Simms believes Big Blue starting quarterback Daniel Jones could be in for more than just a solid season.

49ers GM John Lynch explains confidence in Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch explained Friday why he believes Brock Purdy is the right quarterback to guide the franchise to its first