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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June 27, 2025 | New York Giants

Giants RB refutes 'leader' claims amid Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart takes

During an appearance on Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. poured cold water over the idea that Wilson will enter training camp practices as the undisputed leader of the club's offense.

June 27, 2025 | New Orleans Saints

Saints starter gives team advice amid reported rise of rookie QB Tyler Shough

Per just about every account regarding what could become a quarterback competition in name only, Shough entered the summer as the favorite to be the New Orleans Saints' Week 1 starter over 2024 fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler and 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener.

June 27, 2025 | Las Vegas Raiders

Maxx Crosby opens up about receiving contract extension from new Raiders regime

Crosby recently spoke about what it meant to be locked down by a Raiders team that could've moved on from the 27-year-old as part of an organizational reset.

June 27, 2025 | Oregon Ducks

Insider explains how Browns' QB competition changed during spring workouts

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot shared what changed about the club's QB battle from the start of spring workouts through the end of mandatory minicamp.

June 27, 2025 | NFL

Jets' Breece Hall makes feelings about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers clear

Breece Hall touched upon his working relationship with Rodgers that lasted from the spring of 2023 through January.

June 27, 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former NFL executive addresses Buccaneers' surprising Todd Bowles move

The former NFL executive and current league analyst explained during NFL Network's "The Insiders" program how Buccaneers ownership "felt strongly about" keeping the Bowles-Licht partnership together beyond the upcoming season.

June 27, 2025 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals' Budda Baker sends Kyler Murray warning to NFL ahead of 2025 season

During an appearance on the latest edition of "The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny" podcast, Cardinals safety Budda Baker shared somewhat of a warning for the rest of the NFL regarding what Murray could accomplish during the 2025 campaign.

June 27, 2025 | New York Mets

Mets' Carlos Mendoza challenges players after latest blow to rotation

Mendoza seemed to send a message to his players regarding what needs to be done through at least the middle of July.

June 27, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

How signing Aaron Rodgers impacted 'vibe' of Steelers' locker room

During the latest edition of the "Kaboly and Mack" program shared on YouTube, Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz discussed his initial impression of Rodgers coming off their brief interactions earlier this month.

June 26, 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why Buccaneers GM 'loved' pandemic-impacted 2020 season

Jason Licht revealed why he has fond memories of the NFL's COVID-impacted season.

June 26, 2025 | NFL

Analyst suggests Odell Beckham Jr. should reunite with former team in need of help

Most recently, he recorded just nine catches for 55 yards over nine games with the Miami Dolphins this past season.

June 26, 2025 | New York Giants

Giants seemingly have clear offensive leader amid Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart chatter

Three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth generated headlines when he recently suggested the New York Giants should cut presumed Week 1 starting quarterback Russell Wilson so they can go with rookie Jaxson Dart. Is that a possibility?

June 26, 2025 | NFL

Insider shares why Aaron Rodgers' Steelers experience will differ from Russell Wilson's

Rodgers reportedly is "all in" on helping Pittsburgh pursue more than just a playoff berth.

June 26, 2025 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys insider addresses Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III rumors

Is Prescott on thin ice in Dallas?

June 26, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

What insider is 'hearing' about Steelers, T.J. Watt contract standoff after Aaron Rodgers comment

Numerous stories surfaced in June hinting that a big reason the Steelers and Watt hadn't yet reached an agreement is that Watt wants to better the four-year, $160M deal that the Browns' Myles Garrett signed earlier this offseason.

June 26, 2025 | Denver Broncos

Broncos players share what makes QB Bo Nix special after stellar rookie season

It certainly sounds like Nix has the respect of his teammates.

June 26, 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers address Todd Bowles hot seat rumors in big way

Bowles holds an overall regular-season record of 27-24 with Tampa Bay but has gone 1-3 in postseason play since January 2023.

June 26, 2025 | New Orleans Saints

Rookie Tyler Shough makes promise to Saints after Derek Carr retirement

The surprising retirement of Carr this past spring resulted in Shough being penciled in atop the depth chart as the club's new starter heading into training camp.

June 26, 2025 | New York Mets

Juan Soto makes big admission about having 'fun' with Mets

The Mets' recent woes may prove to be a midseason collapse for what was thought earlier in June to be a World Series contender. That said, outfielder Juan Soto broke out of his springtime swoon in a big way during what has been the club's worst month of the campaign.