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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

Explaining why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will likely play on franchise tag

Breaking down why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson might ultimately end up playing on the franchise tag.

Giants beat writer refutes claims of locker room issues

Long-time Giants beat writer Paul Schwartz of the New York Post isn't buying that the team could experience locker-room issues related to quarterback Daniel Jones receiving a big contract in March. 

Insider offers details on possibility of 49ers trading QB Trey Lance

An NFL insider is reporting that the San Francisco 49ers have had talks with other teams about trading QB Trey Lance, even after investing the No. 3 overall pick in the signal-caller just a couple of drafts ago.

Sauce Gardner 'hoping' Jets land Packers QB Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner may have accidentally sparked some concern within the fan base regarding the team's expected trade for Green Bay

Analyst links C.J. Stroud with Titans ahead of NFL Draft

ESPN's Todd McShay has suggested the Tennessee Titans could move up in the draft order to select Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud on the night of April 27. 

Dolphins GM addresses Tua Tagovailoa status after Jalen Hurts deal

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has suggested that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts receiving a massive contract means little as it pertains to any talks with Miami starter Tua Tagovailoa. 

Jared Goff addresses contract extension talks with Lions

Quarterback Jared Goff admitted during a news conference that he hasn't yet entered contract extension negotiations with the Detroit Lions but said he would be open to such discussions.

Bryce Young addresses size concerns ahead of NFL Draft

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has addressed the undeniable size concerns hovering over his status roughly one week before the 2023 NFL Draft gets underway. 

Browns' Deshaun Watson addresses Lamar Jackson contract saga

Watson and Jackson may be linked with each other for years to come for reasons that have little to do with being division rivals.

Vikings reportedly talked with 49ers about Trey Lance at combine

That rumor linking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins with the San Francisco 49ers may have become more interesting heading into the NFL Draft.

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge recruiting Angels' Shohei Ohtani?

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge may have sent a not-so-subtle message to Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott reacts to Jalen Hurts contract, Lamar Jackson saga

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has reacted to Philadelphia Eagles starter Jalen Hurts receiving a massive contract.

Phil Simms unconvinced Tom Brady will call NFL games for Fox

Add former quarterback and current 'The NFL Today' analyst Phil Simms to the list of people unconvinced Tom Brady will ever call a league game for Fox. 

Charles Barkley offers Ravens QB Lamar Jackson contract advice

NBA legend Charles Barkley has offered some free advice to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson regarding contract negotiations that are seemingly going nowhere. 

Jalen Carter addresses January incident impacting NFL Draft status

Georgia Bulldogs star defensive tackle Jalen Carter has addressed the January incident that hovers over his status heading into the opening night of the NFL Draft.

Desmond Ridder speaks out about Falcons, Lamar Jackson rumors

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder reportedly never worried about losing the QB job to Lamar Jackson because he has assumed since Dec. 2022 that the job was his to lose.

Panthers GM addresses Bryce Young size concerns ahead of draft

Handfuls of analysts have suggested that Young may struggle to adjust and remain healthy playing against top-tier defenses due to the fact that he measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and weighed 204 pounds at the combine.

Bills' Damar Hamlin reveals cause of cardiac arrest

Hamlin experienced his medical emergency seconds after what seemed to be a routine football play, a tackle of Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. 

Insider offers update on Jets' plans for Zach Wilson

The New York Jets still plan to acquire quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers but also aren't giving up on 2021 first-round draft pick Zach Wilson.

Insiders compare Jalen Hurts contract with Lamar Jackson demands

Multiple NFL insiders have suggested the contract quarterback Jalen Hurts received from the Philadelphia Eagles will do Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson zero favors this spring. 

Brett Baty: Latest Mets promotion will be 'a lot different'

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty sounds ready to make his latest MLB promotion a long-term stay.

Patriots OC Bill O’Brien preaches 'fresh start' amid Mac Jones rumors

Jones spent time working with O'Brien at the University of Alabama ahead of the 2021 draft, and the signal-caller seems excited to again be coached by his new coordinator.

Shohei Ohtani teases Red Sox fans with Fenway Park comment

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has given Boston Red Sox fans some hope regarding his future via a comment he made about Fenway Park.

Report about Browns spending seasons in Columbus refuted

A local news outlet has offered a strong response to a report that suggested the Cleveland Browns could spend multiple NFL seasons in Columbus later this decade.

Insider: Packers, Jets may not complete Aaron Rodgers trade before June 1

It appears the saga involving the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets could drag on for multiple additional months.  In