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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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Bills' Damar Hamlin wants to 'eventually' play in NFL again

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has confirmed he "eventually" wants to resume his playing career following his medical emergency last month.

NFL coaches rip controversial penalty that impacted end of Super Bowl LVII

Unnamed coaches around the NFL have criticized the controversial and "terrible" defensive holding penalty late in Super Bowl LVII that impacted the end of the game. 

49ers' Nick Bosa chooses QB1 between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance

Add newly-crowned NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa to the list of San Francisco 49ers players who think Brock Purdy has earned the right to start over Trey Lance.

Ryan Leaf offers advice to Jets' Zach Wilson

Wilson is coming off a disastrous second pro season that included the 23-year-old being benched on multiple occasions. Head coach Robert Saleh eventually wanted to shut Wilson down before Week 18. 

Watch: Pat McAfee responds to Brett Favre lawsuit

McAfee added that Favre's legal team demanded that any references to the retired Green Bay Packers star be removed from the former punter's digital library. McAfee insisted he would not comply with that request and will not offer a public apology to Favre.

President Biden Super Bowl interview with Fox back on

President Joe Biden will be part of the Super Bowl LVII broadcast, after all.  According to Chris Megerian and David Bauder of the Associated Press and Brett Samuels of The Hill, President Biden will sit down with network and live-streaming service Fox Soul for a chat ahead of the Super Bowl LVII clash involving the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Shaquille Leonard seems to campaign for Jeff Saturday to be Colts HC

It sounds like Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard wants to continue playing for interim head coach Jeff Saturday on a full-term basis. 

Raiders' Josh Jacobs reflects on 'weird' Derek Carr situation

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has offered an inside look at the benching of quarterback Derek Carr in late December.

'NFL Sunday Ticket' on YouTube could bring changes, lack desired package

The "NFL Sunday Ticket" out-of-market package is moving to YouTube TV next season and could include previously unavailable options and features.

Insider links Jets with 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo over Packers' Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets fans hoping their team will trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason may want to avert their eyes.

President Biden, Fox won't complete traditional Super Bowl interview

A typical aspect of Super Bowl broadcasts will be missing ahead of and during this Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles

Deion Sanders explains why no QB will equal Tom Brady in Super Bowl rings

Deion Sanders believes no quarterback will match the recently retired Tom Brady and win seven career Super Bowl championship rings.

Insider reveals interesting Damar Hamlin return update

Hamlin, 24, presumably remains in the early stages of what will undoubtedly be a lengthy recovery and isn't anywhere close to being physically, emotionally or mentally ready to face live offenses in a meaningful game. It's unknown when he may address his football future. 

Watch: Raiders' Darren Waller recruits Packers' Aaron Rodgers

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller isn't letting the New York Jets have all the fun as it pertains to recruiting Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Buccaneers' Chris Godwin reacts to retirement of Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has offered public comments on the "for good" retirement of quarterback Tom Brady. 

Insider offers update on trade price for Packers' Aaron Rodgers

There's yet another indication that the Green Bay Packers won't let quarterback Aaron Rodgers go at a discounted price if they trade him this offseason.

Could Mets celebrate actual 'Bobby Bonilla Day' soon?

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has teased that what's become known as "Bobby Bonilla Day" could soon be celebrated at Citi Field.

49ers' Brock Purdy offers gloomy update on upcoming surgery

It appears there's a legitimate fear San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could be sidelined longer than six months following his upcoming surgery. 

Patriots' Matthew Judon defends Mac Jones for viral outbursts

Jones went viral on multiple occasions during the second half of the 2022 season for eruptions seemingly aimed at coaches such as offensive assistant Matt Patricia.

49ers' George Kittle chooses QB1 between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle would like to see Brock Purdy receive a chance to retain his starting quarterback job over Trey Lance.

Why Tom Brady made Julian Edelman cry with Patriots

Wide receiver Julian Edelman and quarterback Tom Brady weren't always the best of friends as teammates with the New England Patriots. 

Broncos' Sean Payton responds to Terry Bradshaw comments about Kyler Murray

New Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has responded to a claim made by Terry Bradshaw, Payton's colleague with Fox, about Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

C.J. Uzomah ready to recruit Packers' Aaron Rodgers to Jets

New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah sounds ready to recruit Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Steve Cohen knows 'time's running out' for Mets to win World Series

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen remembers his previous statement and knows fans won't let him forget anytime soon. 

Why Titans' Mike Vrabel texted Eagles' A.J. Brown ahead of Super Bowl

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel texted Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown before Brown faces the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII this Sunday.