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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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Panthers' P.J. Walker to start over Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold vs. Bengals

P.J. Walker will remain starting quarterback of the Carolina Panthers for this coming Sunday's game at the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Matt Cassel: Jets should bench Zach Wilson for Joe Flacco

Former NFL quarterback Matt Cassel thinks the Jets should immediately bench Zach Wilson in favor of Joe Flacco.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: Kadarius Toney is healthy, will go through 'gradual process'

The Chiefs officially acquired Toney from the New York Giants ahead of the weekend for a compensatory third-round pick and a sixth-round choice.

Cowboys' Micah Parsons wants offensive reps after touchdown vs. Bears

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons would like to feature on offense after he scored a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears.

Giants unwilling to meet price for Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy?

The New York Giants may not be willing to part ways with the draft assets needed to acquire Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Jalen Hurts praises Eagles for embracing mindset on chasing perfection

Quarterback Jalen Hurts has praised his Philadelphia Eagles teammates for embracing his attitude throughout the team's 7-0 start to the season. 

Broncos' Russell Wilson references 'high knees' workout after win over Jacksonville

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson seemed to take a shot at critics after Sunday's 21-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Report: 'Souring relationship' with fans could cause Aaron Judge to leave Yankees

There's yet another indication that Aaron Judge could leave the New York Yankees via free agency for a non-financial reason. 

Insider: Yankees won't lose 'cash cow' Aaron Judge to free agency

Add The Athletic's Chris Kirschner to the list of people who believe the Yankees won't lose Aaron Judge to free agency.

Lee Corso to miss 'College GameDay' for health reasons again

This will be the third time this month Corso has missed "College GameDay" for reasons related to his health.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: Odell Beckham Jr. 'a player that I admire a lot'

Add the Dallas Cowboys to the growing list of teams linked with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this fall.  Per Ryan Morik of Fox News, Cowboys

Dan Patrick: Buccaneers' Tom Brady has 'addiction to football'

Radio host Dan Patrick suggested on Friday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has an unhealthy relationship with football.  "When you know what's at stake, and your wife reportedly says 'it's either us or football,' and that's true and you take football?

Mike Florio: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen issues possibly linked with Dolphins

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio explained Friday that marital issues involving Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen may have

Seahawks' Geno Smith was 'really pissed' after Eli Manning benching debacle

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was displeased shortly after he ended Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts with the New York Giants in December 2017.  "I remember [Smith] being really pissed in the locker room afterwards.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles dances around question about Tom Brady's divorce

Bowles' non-answer followed Tampa Bay's 27-22 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night that dropped his club to 3-5.

Browns may trade Kareem Hunt to Rams if they lose to Bengals?

The outcome of Monday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals could impact more than just those teams.  Brad Stainbrook of the Orange

Former NFL exec has novel advice for teams that draft QBs early

Randy Mueller worked as either the GM or VP of football operations for the Seahawks, Saints and Dolphins from 1995-2007.

49ers' Christian McCaffrey took trade from Panthers 'personally'

Running back Christian McCaffrey has a "chip on my shoulder" following his trade from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers last week.  "I understand

Giants reportedly didn't 'trust' Kadarius Toney before trade to Chiefs

There's more information on why the New York Giants traded wide receiver Kadarius Toney to the Kansas City Chiefs before Week 8. 

49ers' Christian McCaffrey didn't ask for No. 21 out of respect for Frank Gore

Running back Christian McCaffrey had multiple reasons for embracing the No. 23 jersey after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers last week.

Rangers reportedly will 'pony up' for Jacob deGrom, who is 'happy' with Mets

It appears at least one American League team is preparing to court New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom this offseason.  Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported

Mike Francesa: Yankees must 'be tougher' to deal with boos, New York fans

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa has blasted members of the New York Yankees upset over what they encountered during home playoff games. 

Former player: Buccaneers' Tom Brady 'should have retired' amid divorce

Former NFL player Nate Burleson is among those who believe Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady should've stayed retired this past winter.

WR Kenny Golladay 'trying everything' to return for 6-1 Giants

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay made it clear Thursday that watching the 6-1 New York Giants from the sidelines has left him yearning to contribute.

Bears' Jaquan Brisker calls kicks from Patriots' Mac Jones 'intentional'

Brisker added that Jones "said he didn’t mean to do it or something like that" shortly after the Bears thumped the Patriots 33-14 in what became a "Monday Night Football" laugher.