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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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Nathaniel Hackett: Talk about Russell Wilson losing locker room 'all gossip'

First-year Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett has insisted quarterback Russell Wilson hasn't lost members of the locker room.

Browns players 'excited' for regular-season debut of Deshaun Watson

Watson missed the first 11 games of the season while serving a suspension related to allegations of sexual misconduct during massage sessions. Backup Jacoby Brissett temporarily held the club's QB1 role and went 4-7 as a starter before Watson was officially reinstated on Monday. 

Marcus Spears: Tom Brady returned because 'his damn ego got in the way'

ESPN analyst Marcus Spears believes he knows why quarterback Tom Brady returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

'About half' of Broncos team reportedly didn't attend birthday party for Russell Wilson

There's a new twist in the saga involving quarterback Russell Wilson and his standing in the Denver Broncos locker room. 

Rays reportedly 'pessimistic' about signing ace Jacob deGrom

Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays may want to stop dreaming of seeing ace Jacob deGrom join the club this fall or winter. 

Insider shares details on contract Yankees have offered Aaron Judge

It appears the New York Yankees have offered All-Star slugger Aaron Judge an updated nine-figure deal. 

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles: Opponents will have to start double-teaming Julio Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has suggested big things could soon be coming from veteran wide receiver Julio Jones.

Dolphins' Raheem Mostert says he didn't throw shade at 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo

Mostert has attempted to clarify some controversial remarks he made regarding the 49ers, his former club, and his current employer. 

'Big Hat' sales skyrocket after shoutout from Commanders' Brian Robinson

Washington Commanders star rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. rocked a unique "big hat" following his team's win on Sunday. The company that makes those hats might want to think about an endorsement deal for Robinson.

Insider: Surprising AL East team has spoken with Jacob deGrom's camp

A surprise American League club may be planning a move for ace pitcher Jacob deGrom. Perhaps a "mystery team" could prevent the Mets from re-signing deGrom.

Brady Quinn blasts Booger McFarland over take on Jets' Zach Wilson

Fox Sports college football analyst Brady Quinn has blasted ESPN's Booger McFarland over McFarland's controversial take on New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers feels like 'older brother' watching Jordan Love play well

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enjoyed the performance of backup Jordan Love in Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

49ers' Jimmie Ward praises Jimmy Garoppolo as locker-room favorite

Defensive back Jimmie Ward has explained why quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is so popular inside the San Francisco 49ers' locker room.

DeShone Kizer says he discussed 9/11 conspiracy theories with Packers' Aaron Rodgers

Former Green Bay Packers backup quarterback DeShone Kizer has described a unique early interaction he had with Aaron Rodgers. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers plans to play vs. Bears after scans give 'good news'

Per Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Aaron Rodgers explained during his weekly appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show " why he is preparing as if he'll start this Sunday's game at the division-rival Chicago Bears.  

Richard Sherman: Mike White is Jets' franchise QB over Zach Wilson

Richard Sherman clearly thinks the New York Jets should stick with Mike White as their starting quarterback over Zach Wilson. 

Several women who sued Deshaun Watson to attend Browns-Texans game

Deshaun Watson is set to make his Browns debut in Houston of all places, and the atmosphere could be tense given the way he departed amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Buccaneers' Tom Brady would rather lose than not play at all

It turns out there's at least one football-related thing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady considers worse than losing games. 

Packers' Aaron Rodgers will start vs. Bears if healthy

According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Monday that Rodgers will get the nod over backup Jordan Love for this coming Sunday's game at the 3-9 Chicago Bears as long as the future Hall of Famer is cleared to start.

Chiefs replace Bills as betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVII

Heading into the later stages of the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs are the betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVII in February 2023.

Jets to handle Mike White, Zach Wilson on 'week-to-week' basis

It sounds like quarterback Mike White will start over Zach Wilson for the 7-4 New York Jets at the 9-2 Minnesota Vikings this Sunday.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says he will 'support' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has confirmed that reinstated quarterback Deshaun Watson will start this Sunday's game at the Houston Texans, Watson's former team.

Shannon Sharpe takes shot at Jets QB Zach Wilson after benching

One week after looking inept on offense with Wilson under center, the Jets dominated the Bears, scoring 31 points behind the arm of Mike White.

Jets' Garrett Wilson says 'people were happy' he blasted offense after loss to Patriots

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson has defended what became viral comments he made after the 10-3 loss at the New England Patriots on Nov. 20. 

Titans' Mike Vrabel: Controversial penalty vs. Bengals was right call

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel didn't blame officials regarding a controversial late penalty in what became Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.