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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

Did Stefon Diggs drama keep Bills from signing DeAndre Hopkins?

The Buffalo Bills may have had a unique reason for not landing former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this summer.

Giants legend names 'one choice' Saquon Barkley has amid dispute

Retired running back and New York Giants legend Tiki Barber has chimed in on the Saquon Barkley situation.

Jets reportedly denying certain access for 'Hard Knocks'

"Hard Knocks" will not be the same. Adam Schefter reported the New York Jets will keep some things private as cameras will follow the club around this summer.

NFL insider blasts DeAndre Hopkins for choosing Titans over Patriots

A former NFL executive and current ESPN personality believes wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made the wrong decision by joining the Tennessee Titans. 

Rex Ryan responds to Jets not wanting 'Hard Knocks'

Rex Ryan sounds convinced the New York Jets and quarterback Aaron Rodgers should embrace being this summer's team for the HBO "Hard Knocks" program. 

Matthew Stafford reportedly frustrated Rams by declining contract request

The relationship involving the Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford may not be on the best of terms this summer. 

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk responds to Trey Lance reputation chatter

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk wants everyone to know he and his teammates remain big fans of young quarterback Trey Lance.

Jets HC Robert Saleh feels 'no pressure' ahead of 2023 NFL season

It sounds like head coach Robert Saleh isn't embracing a "Super Bowl or bust" mentality for the 2023 NFL campaign even after his New York Jets landed quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers this offseason. 

Insiders address if Saquon Barkley dispute could become distraction for Giants

Multiple in-the-know individuals suggested the 2023 Giants will be just fine despite the contract-related drama involving star running back Saquon Barkley this summer. 

Coaches react to Browns' Deshaun Watson not being named top-10 QB

For an ESPN piece published Monday, anonymous "league executives, coaches, scouts and players" left Cleveland Browns starter Deshaun Watson out of the top 10 for quarterback power rankings heading into the 2023 season. 

Giants' offer before deadline to Saquon Barkley revealed

Barkley likely won't sign the franchise tag in time to report for training camp next week, according to reports.

Buccaneers LB reveals what he learned from Tom Brady

Quarterback Tom Brady retired and walked away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers "for good" this past February but nevertheless left his former teammates with important lessons stemming from his three seasons with the organization.

Insider reveals if Mets could trade Pete Alonso this summer

As the Mets suffer through an incredibly disappointing season all eyes will turn to their approach to the trade deadline.

Jaguars' Doug Pederson addresses success of Eagles' Jalen Hurts

Pederson was Hurts' head coach in Philadelphia during the signal-caller's rookie season, before the 24-year-old became a revelation playing under current Eagles coach Nick Sirianni.

Browns RB coach shares bold Nick Chubb take

Cleveland Browns running backs coach Stump Mitchell isn't shy about setting sky-high expectations for star ball-carrier Nick Chubb ahead of the 2023 season. 

Mets' Francisco Lindor mentoring Brett Baty amid struggles

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor is doing whatever possible to help young third baseman Brett Baty get past his ongoing struggles.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith reveals Super Bowl LVII regret

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith still kicks himself over one moment from late in the 38-35 Super Bowl LVII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs this past February. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield opens up on final season of Browns tenure

Current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield once again addressed the final months of his Cleveland Browns tenure that ended after the 2021 season. 

Situation involving Mets' Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil remains curiously unresolved

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor confirmed he still owes teammate Jeff McNeil a car stemming from a promise made last year.

49ers' Kyle Juszczyk recalls Brock Purdy out-dueling Tom Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers executed a flawed defensive gameplan against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during Purdy's first NFL regular-season start this past December. 

Bucs Pro Bowl LB says team has more 'togetherness' post-Tom Brady

Whispers continue to emerge suggesting that retired quarterback Tom Brady was both a positive and a negative for the 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins responds to possible Justin Jefferson snub

Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins responded to comments from teammate Justin Jefferson about the top-five quarterbacks in the NFL.

Beat writer shares how Giants, Saquon Barkley could make a deal

Barkley is on track to earn $10.091M on the tag for 2023. He reportedly is willing to sit out Week 1. What would the Giants offense look like without its star RB?

Aaron Rodgers blamed for Jets being on 'Hard Knocks'

Multiple media personalities reminded quarterback Aaron Rodgers he can look in the mirror regarding why the New York Jets were chosen to be this summer's team for the HBO "Hard Knocks" show. 

DK Metcalf reveals when Geno Smith took command of Seahawks

Veteran quarterback Geno Smith competed with 2019 second-round draft pick Drew Lock for the Seattle Seahawks' starting job last summer, but star wide receiver DK Metcalf had a favorite in mind regarding the gig before training camp.