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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

Are Falcons close to making full-time Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. move?

Falcons HC Raheem Morris benched Penix during Week 3's 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers, which dropped Atlanta to 1-2 on the season.

Steelers legend says team is 'afraid' to do this with Aaron Rodgers

The Steelers improved to 2-1 on the season via a gritty 21-14 win at the New England Patriots in Week 3 that featured the Pittsburgh defense forcing five turnovers.

Insider 'would be surprised' if Jets made this Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields decision

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn raised eyebrows earlier this week when he failed to guarantee that quarterback Justin Fields will return to the starting lineup when healthy.

Lions' Jared Goff sends message to critics after statement win over Ravens

After the Lions opened the season with a Week 1 loss, Goff found himself answering questions about whether or not current OC John Morton was a suitable replacement for former OC Ben Johnson.

When did Giants realize Jaxson Dart may be better than Russell Wilson?

The news broke on Tuesday that the 0-3 Giants were benching Wilson in favor of Dart for this coming Sunday's home game against the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers.

Why facing Cowboys' Dak Prescott will be 'painful' for Packers' Micah Parsons

Parsons and Prescott were teammates from when Dallas selected Parsons on the opening night of the 2021 NFL Draft up until the Cowboys traded him to Green Bay on Aug. 28. 

Super Bowl champion coach shares why he thinks Giants made mistake with Jaxson Dart

Super Bowl champion head coach and current Buccaneers senior advisor Bruce Arians explained why he feels the Giants made a mistake with their handling of Jaxson Dart after the preseason. 

Titans HC explains big change ahead of Texans game

The embattled coach explained the mindset behind the change as the Titans desperately look for a win.

Buccaneers get brutal Mike Evans news ahead of potential Chris Godwin return

Evans limped off the field in the fourth quarter of the club's 29-27 home win over the New York Jets in Week 3 with an apparent left leg injury.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses narratives about trading Micah Parsons to Packers

Some members of the NFL community have criticized Jones for waiting until Aug. 28 to trade Parsons after Parsons went public with a trade request on Aug. 1.

Ravens' Mark Andrews reacts to Derrick Henry fumble in loss to Lions

Following Baltimore's 38-30 loss that dropped the club to 1-2 on the season, Andrews defended Henry.

Analyst, executive sound alarms about Steelers offense, Aaron Rodgers

The Steelers improved to 2-1 on the season after they forced five turnovers in a 21-14 win at the New England Patriots in Week 3.

Falcons HC addresses Michael Penix Jr.'s poor play vs. Panthers

Penix Jr. was benched as the Falcons suffered a 30-0 thumping at the hands of the lowly Panthers.

Lions HC, players reflect on gutsy fourth-down call after win over Ravens

Following the Lions' victory, Dan Campbell explained his decision. 

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about costly mistakes in loss to Steelers

Drake Maye spoke openly about the pair of plays he'd like to have back. 

Are Vikings prepared to play Carson Wentz over healthy J.J. McCarthy?

Quarterback Carson Wentz helped the Minnesota Vikings improve to 2-1 on the season via a 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Could he remain Minnesota's QB1 even when J.J. McCarthy is healthy?

Cowboys' Jerry Jones makes big Micah Parsons decision for Packers game

Parsons featured for the Cowboys from when they made him a first-round draft pick in 2021 up until the club shockingly traded him to the Packers in late August. 

Giants WR asks fans for patience ahead of expected Jaxson Dart, Russell Wilson move

One Giants receiver had some words of caution as well as a request for fans amid the team's uncertainty at quarterback.

Ravens' Derrick Henry reacts after latest costly fumble in loss to Lions

For the second time in three games, a Henry fumble played a big part in the Ravens suffering a disappointing defeat. 

Titans HC responds to claim that his team didn't 'want to play' vs. Colts

The Titans fell to 0-3 on what's quickly becoming a season to forget for the organization.

Update on if NFL is considering an overseas Super Bowl revealed

For years, certain members of the NFL community have suggested that it's a matter of when and not if the league will accept a proposal to host a Super Bowl overseas in a country such as England, Germany or Australia. 

Patriots' Mike Vrabel names concern about Drake Maye's 'resiliency'

Maye was responsible for two of his team's five total turnovers in its disappointing 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon that dropped the Patriots to 1-2 on the season. 

Why Tom Brady 'gets special treatment' amid Fox, Raiders conflict-of-interest concerns

For a piece published on Monday, an executive from an unnamed team spoke with The Athletic's Mike Sando about Brady's in-season activities.

Deion Sanders reveals NFC team called about possibly drafting Browns' Shedeur Sanders

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders revealed on the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast that this team also had some interest in Shedeur this past spring.

Joe Flacco speaks honestly about hearing boos during Browns' win over Packers

Flacco and the Browns heard boos on Sunday before pulling off a stunning comeback to beat the Packers.