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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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Kelce brothers address Shedeur Sanders falling to fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Kelce brothers have weighed in on Sanders' massive slide in the draft.

Did Browns nearly draft Jaxson Dart over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?

The 2025 NFL Draft almost looked very different.

Super Bowl champion coach shares advice for young QBs after Shedeur Sanders' draft slide

Bruce Arians explained how he was able to tell during his coaching career whether younger signal-callers would succeed or fail at the highest level. 

Patriots' Austin Hooper explains what teammates can expect from HC Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper played under first-year New England head coach Mike Vrabel when the two were employed by the Tennessee Titans and is sharing some of what to expect from the new boss of the Patriots.

Legendary coach explains why Patriots' Will Campbell can prove doubters wrong

The Patriots passed on Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at pick No. 4 in the draft to select Campbell.

Insider names front-runner in Browns' QB competition after drafting Shedeur Sanders

It sounds like some think the battle for Cleveland's starting job could come down to a Kenny Pickett-versus-Shedeur Sanders showdown. 

Analyst reveals how George Pickens feels about being with Steelers

Pickens was the subject of trade speculation ahead of the draft and has had a drama-filled tenure in Pittsburgh.

Could 49ers, Brock Purdy contract talks extend into the summer?

Are the 49ers and Brock Purdy far apart in contract negotiations?

Are Falcons actively searching for a Kirk Cousins buyer?

Cousins' relationship with his current employer hasn't been the same since Atlanta made Michael Penix Jr. a first-round draft pick last spring.

Could Browns embrace 'Hard Knocks' assignment after drafting Shedeur Sanders?

On Monday night, Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand suggested that team owner Jimmy Haslam could embrace the next "Hard Knocks: Training Camp" show assignment now that Sanders will be calling Cleveland home.

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

Shough suffered serious injuries each college season from 2021 through 2023 and turns 26 years old this coming September. 

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Sanders falling to the fifth round of the draft before the Browns traded up to select him with pick No. 144 has become one of the most-discussed developments of the offseason. 

Did Steelers come close to trading WR George Pickens during 2025 NFL Draft?

While stories linked Pickens with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers ahead of the draft, he remained with the Steelers through the completion of the player-selection process. 

Famous QB coach shares alarming prediction about Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Were people evaluating Sanders incorrectly all along?

Why Titans held onto Will Levis despite drafting Cam Ward

Levis was benched this past December due to poor play. 

Analysts react to Steelers' Shedeur Sanders draft decision

It appears the Steelers' belief that Aaron Rodgers will soon join the organization resulted in the club waiting until the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to grab Ohio State signal-caller and developmental prospect Will Howard. 

Mets' Steve Cohen addresses Pete Alonso's future, Juan Soto's rough start

Cohen addressed some of the bigger issues facing the Mets right now.

Could Vikings eventually give Kirk Cousins an escape from Falcons?

Could Cousins end up back with the franchise he quarterbacked for six seasons?

What Browns' drafting of Shedeur Sanders could mean for Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett

Sanders joins a crowded, but unsettled, QB room in Cleveland.

How Giants GM 'shifted his preference' from Shedeur Sanders to Jaxson Dart ahead of draft

The Giants GM changed his mind, and it resulted in the Giants drafting Dart.

NFL insider expands on how Browns' Shedeur Sanders handled predraft process

Once thought to be a potential top-10 pick, Sanders ultimately fell to the draft's fifth round before the Cleveland Browns traded up to select him with the No. 144 overall choice.

Derek Carr addresses shoulder injury after Saints draft Tyler Shough

Carr referenced his shoulder while speaking at a Sunday church service.

How Steelers reportedly expect Aaron Rodgers saga will end

It's looking like the Steelers and Rodgers will need each other.

Why former NFL QB coach isn't surprised Shedeur Sanders fell to fifth round

Sanders' precipitous fall became one of the major stories of the draft.

Will Giants' Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen rush Jaxson Dart into action?

Could Dart find himself rushed into action?