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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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Is Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffering from 'COVID toe' condition?

The Packers are on their bye following this Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, so Rodgers will have extra time to rest and recuperate before he faces the defense of the Chicago Bears on Dec. 12.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain blocking Manchester United from hiring Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino has repeatedly been linked with the Premier League outfit since Solskjaer's dismissal, but the 49-year-old is under contract with the Parisians through the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

Bears' Tashaun Gipson says HC Matt Nagy hasn't lost locker room

The 3-7 Chicago Bears generated plenty of headlines Tuesday without taking the field ahead of Thursday's game at the winless Detroit Lions, and that was

Rams HC Sean McVay: Adding Odell Beckham Jr. to offense 'a work in progress'

Beckham has plenty to prove to his new employer and also to those who would suggest his best days are well in the past.

Giants' Joe Judge: Firing OC Jason Garrett wasn't 'snap decision'

New York dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Garrett on Tuesday, and head coach Joe Judge spoke with reporters about that decision later in the day.

Lions' Jared Goff (oblique) says he's a 'game-day decision' to play vs. Bears

Goff guaranteed nothing regarding his status for Thursday's matchup.

Titans waive RB Adrian Peterson after three games

Peterson accumulated a total of 82 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries across his three games with Tennessee.

Report: Jets QB Zach Wilson to start vs. Texans as Joe Flacco, Mike White go on COVID-19 list

Wilson is on track to start against the Texans. Interestingly, the news comes as the Jets placed Mike White and Joe Flacco on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

James Franklin staying at Penn State on new 10-year contract

Amid rumors Franklin was close to signing a long-term deal with the university, Penn State confirmed Tuesday he has put pen to paper on a new 10-year contract that keeps him linked with the program through 2031.

Lions 'leaning toward' starting QB Jared Goff (oblique) Thursday vs. Bears

Dan Campbell said he's "leaning" toward starting Goff over backup Tim Boyle, who failed to impress in his first career start over the weekend. 

Aaron Rodgers expects to deal with toe injury 'at least the next few weeks'

The hope for Rodgers and company is that the injury doesn't worsen over the final four quarters of action before the bye.

NFL schedules Raiders-Browns, Patriots-Colts for Saturday, Dec. 18

Interestingly, the Browns and Colts will play on back-to-back Saturdays next month.

Browns RB Kareem Hunt aiming to play Sunday night vs. Ravens

Hunt will be designated to return from injured reserve at some point this week, and he said during a Tuesday charity event he plans to be back in the lineup against the Ravens.

Zdeno Chara seventh Islanders player in COVID-19 protocol

Despite these hardships, Lamoriello said the league hasn't yet postponed any future contests.

Mauricio Pochettino 'happy' at Paris Saint-Germain amid Manchester United links

Pochettino has a relationship with former United manager and club legend Sir Alex Ferguson, and it's believed Ferguson could potentially convince the 49-year-old to orchestrate his exit from Paris.

Giants fire Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator

Rhe Giants averaged a paltry 17.5 points per game under Garrett in his first season in charge of the offense in 2020. New York currently ranks 25th overall averaging 18.9 points per contest and 23rd with 322.8 yards per game.

Andy Dalton to start for Bears on Thanksgiving, Justin Fields likely inactive

Dalton replaced the injured Fields against Baltimore and completed 11-of-23 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, one of which was notched with under two minutes remaining to boost the Bears to a 13-9 lead that the defense couldn't hold through Baltimore's final offensive possession. 

Report: Bears HC Matt Nagy to be fired after Thanksgiving game at Lions

Both special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and Nagy denied any knowledge of the head coach's reported imminent ouster.

Hurricanes defenseman Ethan Bear positive for COVID-19

Carolina announced Monday that defenseman Ethan Bear tested positive for COVID-19 in San Jose and, thus, has entered the league's coronavirus-related protocol.

Zinedine Zidane could take Paris Saint-Germain job if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United?

Paris Saint-Germain may already have a big-name replacement for Mauricio Pochettino in mind if he is considering a return to Manchester United.

Report: Cardinals signing QB Trace McSorley off Ravens practice squad

Arizona is adding another arm to the active roster, as Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray continues to miss time after suffering a sprained left ankle on Oct. 28.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers (toe) to start vs. Rams; may not practice beforehand

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday Rodgers is on track to be in the lineup for this coming Sunday's contest against the 7-3 Los Angeles Rams ahead of Green Bay's bye. 

Canadiens' Carey Price hasn't been on ice in a week

Montreal head coach Dominique Ducharme told reporters last week Carey Price had skated at the team's practice facility, but Ducharme has now confirmed the 34-year-old hasn't been on the ice since last Monday. 

Lions QB Jared Goff (oblique) limited Monday ahead of Bears game

As of the beginning of the midweek, it appears the Thanksgiving afternoon matchup between the 0-9-1 Detroit Lions and 3-7 Chicago Bears will be a battle of backup quarterbacks.

Saints' Taysom Hill signs unique four-year extension

How much Hill ultimately earns will depend on where he spends the majority of his time as an offensive weapon for the Saints.