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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

49ers to evaluate Trey Lance before making decision on Jimmy Garoppolo?

There continue to be hints that at least some within the Niners may think Garoppolo and not Lance could give a championship-caliber roster the best chance to win a title as soon as next February. 

Bucs GM Jason Licht doesn't deny reports of friction between Tom Brady, Bruce Arians

The GM downplayed the importance of any potential conflict. 

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht: 'We had a lot of faith' Tom Brady would come back

At Monday's media event, Bucs GM Jason Licht suggested he had a positive feeling the G.O.A.T. wouldn't ride off into the sunset following the January playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. 

Drew Lock: 'Nothing has been promised' with Seahawks

As things stand today, Drew Lock is listed as the Seahawks' QB1. However, the 25-year-old acknowledged his spot on the depth chart isn't guaranteed. 

Report: Colts were concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder recovery

The Colts acquired Matt Ryan to fill their need at QB and concern over Garoppolo's recovery timeline may have influenced the team's decision.

Saints re-sign QB Jameis Winston to two-year, $28M deal

The NFL's fascinating quarterback carousel continued to spin through the first Monday of spring.

Browns in no hurry to trade Baker Mayfield after landing Deshaun Watson?

While it may take a while, it certainly appears Mayfield will have a new team come the start of the season.

Browns planning for Deshaun Watson press conference

The team continues to fact questions and criticism over its acquisition of Watson. 

Giants sign RB Matt Breida amid Saquon Barkley trade rumors

Breida spent the 2021 season with the Buffalo Bills, where he played under current Giants head coach and former Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

Colts All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor 'definitely sad' QB Carson Wentz is gone

Taylor certainly had plenty of success this past season with Wentz under center.

Baker Mayfield angered over Browns' public pursuit of Deshaun Watson?

To call things a mess in Cleveland would be an understatement. 

Texans' Deshaun Watson reportedly still hasn't decided between Falcons, Saints

Watson will only waive his no-trade clause to complete moves to either the Falcons or Saints, but he remains "undecided" on where he'll go.

Eagles release six-time Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox, could re-sign on cheaper deal

The Philadelphia Eagles and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox officially parted ways when the team released the 31-year-old on Thursday afternoon.

Russell Wilson Broncos jerseys outselling Tom Brady Buccaneers jerseys?

Wilson's new Broncos jersey has reportedly been the most popular in the league. 

Rams still want WR Odell Beckham Jr. back after signing Allen Robinson?

It appears the Rams aren't satisfied merely adding Robinson to their passing attack, as they "still have money left over" to re-sign star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

QB Mitchell Trubisky on joining Steelers: 'This is where I wanted to be'

It's assumed Trubisky will begin the spring as Pittsburgh's penciled-in QB1 ahead of career backup Mason Rudolph and 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins.

Senators' Thomas Chabot out for season with fractured hand

The injury likely was a result of a hit delivered by Columbus forward Sean Kuraly.

Tom Brady reportedly recruiting Julio Jones to join Buccaneers

Jones, who turned 33 this past February, was limited to 10 regular-season games during the 2021 campaign due to injuries and finished the year with career lows in catches (31), receiving yards (434) and touchdowns (one).

Tyrod Taylor 'looking forward to working alongside' Daniel Jones on Giants

Since 2018, Taylor has spent time in the same quarterback rooms as Cleveland Browns starter Baker Mayfield, Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert and 2021 third-round pick Davis Mills.

Cardinals righty Jack Flaherty getting second opinion on hurting throwing shoulder

The latest update on the situation isn't promising as it pertains to Flaherty's status for the early days of spring. 

Washington HC Ron Rivera: Carson Wentz 'is our QB1 going forward'

Meanwhile, Wentz told reporters he was "definitely surprised" his time with the Colts ended after a single season but insisted he's embracing this fresh start.

Seahawks admit they owed star LB Bobby Wagner better about release

Both Pete Carroll and John Schneider took the blame for not communicating better with Wagner.

Commanders QB Carson Wentz 'definitely surprised' by Colts exit

Wentz was traded for the second time in two years.