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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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Report: Bears chairman George McCaskey privately refutes Matt Nagy will be fired after Thanksgiving game

McCaskey hasn't yet gone so far as to publicly declare he's not relieving Nagy of his duties before the regular-season finale on Jan. 9.

Lions QB Jared Goff questionable to face Bears Thursday

If Goff sits Thursday, he'll work to get right for the Week 13 matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 5. 

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has fracture, not 'COVID toe' condition

Rodgers said he was "joking" when he told McAfee he had "COVID toe" coming off his bout with the virus.

Did Titans QB Ryan Tannehill avoid COVID-19 list by being vaccinated?

A five-day absence could've knocked Tannehill out of the Patriots game before Thanksgiving, but that's something he doesn't have to worry about unless he tests positive for the virus ahead of the weekend. 

QB Daniel Jones 'feels responsibility' after Giants fire OC Jason Garrett

The New York Giants surprised few, if any, coming off their uninspiring 30-10 prime-time loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by firing offensive coordinator Jason Garrett on Tuesday.

Aaron Rodgers likely to miss practices ahead of Rams game due to toe issue?

The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player may or may not be recovering from a "COVID toe" condition coming off his positive test for the virus as an unvaccinated player.

Vikings working with police to resolve Everson Griffen crisis

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen generated concern when he called 911 after 3 a.m. Wednesday to report an intruder was attempting to kill him inside his home.

Jets HC Robert Saleh: Trading for QB Joe Flacco was 'no-risk' move despite COVID-19 designation

Saleh's comment and the acquisition of Flacco make little sense to outside observers, as rookie Zach Wilson prepares to return from the PCL sprain that kept him out of action the past four games.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson '120 percent' playing vs. Browns after illness

Jackson addressed reporters Wednesday and said he was feeling "good" to go.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield plans to start Sunday vs. Ravens

Mayfield first suffered what's become a significant injury to his non-throwing shoulder all the way back in Week 2 and has since encountered foot and knee issues.

Penguins HC Mike Sullivan: No set target date for Evgeni Malkin's return after knee surgery

The news shouldn't alarm Pittsburgh fans, as it was always believed Malkin wouldn't make his season debut before December.

Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim returning for 2022 college season

Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim earned All-Big Ten First Team and Big Ten Running Back of the Year honors in 2020 but went down with a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon in a campaign-opening loss.

Lions QB Jared Goff on OC Anthony Lynn: 'We have a great relationship'

Pleasant words aside, the harsh truth is the Lions failed to notch a single win over their first 10 games of the season, and Goff is 27th in the league among eligible quarterbacks with an 84.0 passer rating and 32nd with a woeful 26.8 total QBR.

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.