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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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Buccaneers' Todd Bowles neither confirms, denies Tom Brady will practice Wednesdays

"It’s still early on in the season," Bowles responded, according to the Joe Bucs Fan website. "We have some things we’re trying to get done right now. So we’re making sure that gets done before we get into all that." 

Brian Daboll: Giants' success 'all about the players'

Under Daboll, star running back Saquon Barkley has emerged as an Offensive Player of the Year and/or a Most Valuable Player candidate.

Watch: Sean Payton says Panthers head coach job is 'attractive'

Payton is currently serving as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.

Mets to keep manager Buck Showalter, GM Billy Eppler after collapse

Both men have been targets of some angry fans following the club's latest epic collapse, but it appears neither is going anywhere this fall or winter.

Panthers owner shares how interim HC Steve Wilks can earn full-time label

It seems that Wilks will have to do more than win merely a handful of games to earn the full-time job this coming winter.

Oregon Ducks unveil 'Stomp Out Cancer' uniforms for UCLA clash

The uniforms meant to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month feature bright pink numbers, letters and school logos placed across black jerseys.

Texans offering exchanges for Deshaun Watson, other jerseys

The Texans have confirmed that fans are able to "exchange select former player jerseys for 44% off a new jersey."

Watch: Did Buccaneers' Tom Brady try to kick Falcons' Grady Jarrett multiple times?

It appears Tampa Bay star quarterback Tom Brady should've been flagged on multiple occasions for his actions during incidents involving Jarrett.

Jerry Jones reiterates Dak Prescott 'is the No. 1 QB' amid Cooper Rush's 4-0 start

Jones is pleased Rush has played well enough for there even to be a question as to who should start when Prescott is back to full health.

Could P.J. Walker win Panthers starting QB job with Baker Mayfield injured?

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network hinted that Walker, a former XFL star, could be auditioning in front of interim coach Steve Wilks.

Panthers again linked with Sean Payton after firing of Matt Rhule

With Rhule officially out in Carolina, the team is once again being linked to Payton.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson wants to be like Randy Moss but with a Super Bowl

Jefferson wants to be like Moss, but hopes he can add one achievement that eluded the all-time great.

Deshaun Watson reportedly 'on track' to meet terms for reinstatement

Watson can return to the team facility this week for the first time since his suspension began and is reportedly on track to meet all requirements for reinstatement. 

Watch: Mets announcer blasts Buck Showalter over Joe Musgrove substance check

SNY's Gary Cohen, the television play-by-play announcer for the Mets, offered heavy criticism of Showalter following Sunday's contest. 

Browns' Myles Garrett cleared to play less than two weeks after car crash

Both Garrett and Stefanski confirmed on Friday that the 26-year-old will be good to go for Sunday's home game against the 2-2 Chargers. 

Giants HC Brian Daboll neither confirms, denies interest in Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. raised eyebrows when he visited with members of the New York Giants, his former team, earlier this week. 

49ers TE George Kittle will trade lack of catches, stats for wins

Shanahan admitted he wants to get Kittle the ball more but only if doing so makes sense depending on what's happening during the game.

Bill Belichick still won't confirm if Matt Patricia is Patriots' offensive play-caller

Before Week 1 of the regular season, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick publicly backed former NFL coaches Matt Patricia and Joe Judge serving

Is Giants-Packers London game headed toward a shootout?

A bottom-third rated Packers run defense could mean trouble for Green Bay — and some runaway offensive potential — as they prepare to face the NFL's leading rusher in Saquon Barkley in London this Sunday.

Rams practicing silent count in anticipation of Cowboys fans taking over SoFi Stadium

The Rams have dealt with opposing fans taking over their home stadium several times before, and clearly Sean McVay has found ways to get him players prepared for it.

NFC assistant GM admits his team 'undervalued' Patriots QB Bailey Zappe during draft

Zappe will make his first career start with Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer injured.

Giants' Saquon Barkley praises Daniel Jones' toughness ahead of Packers game

Star running back Saquon Barkley explained how Jones' ability to repeatedly bounce back from physical setbacks offers a boost for teammates, particularly ahead of such a massive contest.

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'not completely healthy' after offseason surgery

Garoppolo explained on the latest edition of the "The TK Show" podcast with The Athletic's Tim Kawakami that he still isn't fully recovered from his procedure. 

Watch: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson not running for president

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed during an appearance on the CBS "Sunday Morning" program that he has officially ruled out running for U.S. president.

Colts owner Jim Irsay likens 'ugly win' to Raquel Welch

The Indianapolis Colts improved to 2-2-1 on the 2022 NFL season via Thursday's 12-9 overtime win at the Denver Broncos in a game that featured so little