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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

How Steelers' Aaron Rodgers seemingly warmed to Arthur Smith's offense ahead of Jets game

Rodgers passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns in Pittsburgh's 34-32 win at the Jets, his former team, on Sunday afternoon.

What Patriots' Mike Vrabel wants from Drake Maye after loss to Raiders

As was the case throughout his rookie season, Maye produced a mixed-bag performance as New England suffered a 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

Emeka Egbuka explains Buccaneers' mindset ahead of game-winning score vs. Falcons

Egbuka caught the game-winning touchdown for the Bucs on Sunday.

Former NFL coach, player give QB advice to Giants after Commanders debacle

The Giants failed to score a touchdown in a season opener for the third straight year as they suffered a 21-6 loss to the Commanders on Sunday afternoon. 

Colts HC reveals 'biggest thing' Daniel Jones did before torching Dolphins

Jones turned the clock back to his best days with the New York Giants as he guided the Colts to an impressive 33-8 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday. 

Packers DC praises 'incredible' Micah Parsons

Star pass-rusher Micah Parsons made his Green Bay Packers debut in the club's 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Coach voices concerns about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers despite stellar outing vs. Jets

Rodgers seemed to turn the clock back a handful of years when he torched his former team.

What Tom Brady texted Geno Smith after Raiders' win at Patriots

Smith officially began his Raiders tenure on a high note.

Jets teammates praise Justin Fields after loss to Steelers

The Jets came up just short against the Steelers on Sunday, but the players sound pleased with their new quarterback.

Giants' Malik Nabers, Brian Daboll address animated interaction

Second-year Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and head coach Brian Daboll seemed to get into a heated discussion during the club's disappointing loss to the Commanders.

Report expands on what Eagles offered Cowboys for Micah Parsons

The Packers ultimately made Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Lamar Jackson addresses shoving fan during Ravens' loss to Bills

The most controversial moment of the Baltimore Ravens' brutal 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night involved Lamar Jackson shoving a fan who slapped the Ravens quarterback on the helmet in the third quarter of the game. 

Former Jets teammate describes nice Aaron Rodgers gesture

Jets pass-rusher Jermaine Johnson had nothing but good things to say about former teammate Aaron Rodgers.

Old concern creeps up on Giants' Malik Nabers ahead of Commanders game

A somewhat concerning back injury and a lingering toe issue slowed Malik Nabers throughout the summer. One of those problems is impacting him once again.

Analyst offers advice for how Eagles' Nick Sirianni should address Jalen Carter spitting incident

The former Pittsburgh Steelers safety and current ESPN analyst believes Sirianni needs to send a message to Carter and others in the locker room as the team prepares for its Week 2 matchup at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14.

'Best guess' for how NFL will punish Eagles' Jalen Carter for spitting incident revealed

On Friday, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk revealed his "best guess" for how the league will punish Carter beyond Thursday's ejection.

How Panthers' Dave Canales repaired relationship with Bryce Young after 2024 benching

ESPN's David Newton detailed how Dave Canales and Bryce Young got back on the same page following all that occurred last fall. 

How Daniel Jones impressed Colts players, coaches en route to winning starting job

For a piece published on Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic detailed how Jones impressed his teammates and coaches en route to showing he deserved an opportunity to resurrect his career as Indianapolis' QB1.

Why Jared Goff 'pinches himself' over being Lions QB

Jared Goff shared some high praise for Dan Campbell amid the Lions' preparations for their opener at the rival Packers on Sunday. 

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield gets big wish granted ahead of Falcons game

Bucs' first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard revealed that he plans to call plays on the sidelines until further notice. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes opens up about when he may retire

Patrick Mahomes addressed whether or not he could follow in the footsteps of Tom Brady and LeBron James as sports icons who continued to find success into their 40s. 

Do Browns regret keeping Myles Garrett after Micah Parsons trade?

During a recent chat with Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Browns GM Andrew Berry addressed why Garrett will feature for the Browns when they open the season with a home game against the Cincinnati Bengals this coming Sunday, assuming his recent hip injury doesn't keep him out.

Giants make peculiar decision about Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston ahead of Commanders game

The Giants' handling of backup signal-callers Dart and Winston generated headlines ahead of the weekend. 

Jets' Garrett Wilson shares big revelation about relationship with Steelers' Aaron Rodgers

While speaking with reporters on Thursday ahead of this coming Sunday's game between the Steelers and Jets, Wilson addressed his relationship with Rodgers.

Eagles' Jalen Carter, Cowboys' Dak Prescott address controversial spitting incidents

The most-discussed moment from Thursday night's regular-season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys involved Carter getting ejected for spitting on Prescott before Prescott took the game's first snap.