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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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Lamar Jackson reveals plans for voluntary springtime workouts

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson is committed to attending voluntary organized team activities, in part so he can grow comfortable working under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Former Buccaneers Pro Bowler makes bold Baker Mayfield statement

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowl selection Gerald McCoy is backing quarterback Baker Mayfield to do more than just start for the club this season.

Aaron Jones strongly refutes idea Packers are rebuilding

Running back Aaron Jones continues to express confidence in the 2023 Green Bay Packers even though Jordan Love has replaced Aaron Rodgers as the team's starting quarterback.

CB D.J. Reed discusses Aaron Rodgers joining Jets

Reed admitted to feeling a little starstruck the first time he encountered Rodgers as a Jets player.

Yankees' Aaron Boone makes bold Aaron Judge statement

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered some strong, and debatable, praise of his star slugger.

Mets' Buck Showalter upset about Pete Alonso expletive

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter wants slugger Pete Alonso to better censor himself during post-game interviews.

Robert Griffin III still training with NFL return in mind

ESPN personality Robert Griffin III hasn't slammed the door shut on once again serving as an active quarterback with an NFL team. 

Bears' Justin Fields addresses possible contract extension

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will be eligible for a contract extension next year but isn't thinking about that early into organized team activities.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers addresses calf injury

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants everyone to R-E-L-A-X after he experienced a minor physical setback during organized team activities on Tuesday.

Steelers' Kenny Pickett addresses controversial Ben Roethlisberger comments

Kenny Pickett wants everyone to know his relationship with Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger is just fine.

Sam Darnold starting for 49ers Week 1 continues to gain steam

San Francisco 49ers fans probably should prepare for Sam Darnold to win the starting quarterback job over Trey Lance this summer. 

Insider: NFL doesn't want to flex Thursday night games

Upset NFL fans and owners may want to relax and not overreact to the league approving the flexing of late-season Thursday night games beginning with the upcoming campaign.

Baker Mayfield claps back at Buccaneers doubters

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has heard and read predictions about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers allegedly embracing a so-called "soft tank" for the 2023 season and he's not buying it.

Yankees' Aaron Boone addresses alarming number of ejections

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone understands that earning three ejections this spring and two within a week is only worth so much to a club looking to climb up the American League East standings.

Texans' Davis Mills not conceding starting job to C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills isn't surrendering the starting gig to No. 2 overall draft pick C.J. Stroud without a fight this summer.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses Tua Tagovailoa training to avoid concussions

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel sounds optimistic that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa training this offseason to avoid future head injuries will pay off.

Matt Corral addresses future after Panthers draft Bryce Young

It sounds like quarterback Matt Corral wants to remain with the Carolina Panthers even if he has a limited future with the organization. 

Seahawks' Geno Smith embracing 'year-by-year' mindset despite contract

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith got paid this offseason but still sounds like a man pursuing a long-term commitment from the club.

Cardinals' Kyler Murray praised for 'mental reps' amid recovery

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray continues his recovery from knee surgery but is nevertheless spending time with teammates on the practice field.

Why Mets' Francisco Lindor isn't fully enjoying walk-off celebrations

New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has addressed why he seemed somewhat subdued during the team's latest celebrations of walk-off victories.

Raiders owner addresses flexing Thursday night NFL games

Add Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis to the list of noteworthy members of the NFL community against the idea of the league flexing late-season Thursday night games. 

Former players blast NFL over fair catch proposal

One proposed NFL rule change has members of the football community quite upset on the Monday before Memorial Day.  According to Lou DiPietro of Audacy, a topic discussed during the owners' meetings this week is an idea for players to be allowed to call for a fair catch anywhere inside their team's 25-yard line on kickoffs.

Watch: Mets' Justin Verlander cuts off ESPN interview with Francisco Lindor

New York Mets co-ace Justin Verlander was not a fan of ESPN's post-game interview with star shortstop Francisco Lindor on Sunday night. 

Why Jim Brown used to complain about Franco Harris

It turns out that Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown wasn't always the biggest fan of Pittsburgh Steelers icon and fellow Hall of Famer Franco Harris. 

Packers' Jordan Love to see significant preseason snaps this summer?

It sounds like new Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Jordan Love will participate in more than just a handful of snaps during exhibition games this August.