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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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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.

Browns sticking with Baker Mayfield after missing out on Deshaun Watson?

Even though Mayfield seemingly said goodbye to Cleveland fans via social media on Tuesday, it appears those within the Browns may be planning for him to remain the club's QB1.

TE Rob Gronkowski: 'Very good chance' he re-signs with Buccaneers

In news that will surprise few outsiders, it appears there will be more "tuddies" for everybody starting in September. 

New Broncos QB Russell Wilson wants to play until he's 45?

Russell Wilson, who turned 33 years old this past November, insisted during his introductory Denver press conference he could still have another decade remaining in the figurative tank. 

Tom Brady reportedly recruited WR Russell Gage to join Buccaneers

It apparently didn't take long for Brady to take up recruiting. 

Five-time Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry visiting Falcons

The Falcons passing attack could be getting a complete makeover. 

Seahawks: New Broncos QB Russell Wilson 'made it clear he wanted this change'

At his Broncos introductory press event, Russell Wilson claimed his break-up with the Seahawks was "mutual" and hinted outsiders may eventually learn all that occurred following the 2021 season at some point down the road. 

Texans signing former Commanders QB Kyle Allen

Kyle Allen joined the Commanders via a trade from the Carolina Panthers in March 2020 and, most recently, appeared in two games during the 2021 campaign.

Titans releasing seven-time Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones

The Julio Jones experiment is over after one year in Tennessee. 

Former Vikings CB Jeff Gladney signing with Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals had a hole in their secondary after they released one-time Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler from the reserve/retired list last month. They're filling that gap with a former first-round draft selection. 

QB Dwayne Haskins signs one-year RFA tender with Steelers

Dwayne Haskins isn't quite ready to give up on the chance to potentially become the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.

Flyers to honor Claude Giroux for 1,000th game before expected trade

the club will celebrate both Giroux and his family via a special pregame ceremony that will include players wearing special warm-up jerseys that feature Giroux's name and number.

Titans propose overtime rule with two-point conversion option

Any change to current overtime rules would require three-fourths of the owners to vote in favor of the proposal.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield linked with Colts, Seahawks

Both Seattle and Indy traded their 2021 starters this offseason.

Did Browns mislead Baker Mayfield about Deshaun Watson pursuit?

Regardless of where Watson eventually calls home, all signs point to the Browns and Mayfield going through a messy divorce, perhaps as early as Wednesday afternoon.

Giants to let QB Jake Fromm hit free agency

Fromm joined the Giants when he was signed off the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 1 when Jones was dealing with a neck injury that ultimately ended his season.