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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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Aaron Rodgers sends Steelers clear T.J. Watt message after retirement revelation

Watt is in the last year of the contract extension he signed in 2021, and presumably is looking for a significant pay raise after he stayed away from the club throughout its three-day mandatory minicamp that ran from June 10-12.

Aaron Rodgers shares major update on why he signed team-friendly deal with Steelers

There's more information about why Rodgers signed a team-friendly one-year contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month.

How has Mark Andrews responded to offseason of criticism, uncertainty?

From criticism stemming from crucial mistakes in a playoff loss to trade rumors uncertainty regarding his contract status and trade rumors, it's been a long offseason for Andrews. 

Report expands on how Cam Ward was 'everything the Titans hoped for' during spring workouts

ESPN's Turron Davenport suggested that Cam Ward is already viewed by his teammates as Tennessee's QB1.

Three-time Super Bowl champion says Giants should make huge Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart move

Should the Giants make a bold move at the quarterback position?

Report expands on Aaron Rodgers, Jets' Garrett Wilson conflict during 2024 season

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt expanded on what went wrong between Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson.

Report reveals 'No. 1 goal' Jets had for Justin Fields during springtime workouts

The Jets essentially bought a lottery ticket regarding their QB situation when they signed Fields to a two-year, $40M contract that included $30M guaranteed early into free agency. 

Juan Soto discusses Mets' woes 'in big situations' after latest loss to Braves

The New York Mets' offense once again came up short during Monday's 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Insider shares if alleged speeding incidents will cost Shedeur Sanders in Browns' QB competition

Will off-field issues impact Sanders' efforts to climb the depth chart?

Steelers DT addresses locker room's reaction to signing of Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers agreed to a team-friendly contract to join the Steelers shortly ahead of their three-day mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on June 12.

Colts' Anthony Richardson may have lost starting job to Daniel Jones despite positive health update

Is the Colts' QB battle already leaning heavily in one direction?

Reporter shares how Steelers can 'creatively' make T.J. Watt happy with contract extension

Steelers reporter Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review shared how the club could make Watt happy but also protect itself as it pertains to salary-cap rules.

How Aaron Rodgers 'pleasantly surprised' Steelers teammates during mandatory minicamp

It sounds as though Rodgers made a positive first impression with his new teammates.

How Commanders worked to help Jayden Daniels improve after stellar rookie season

In 2024, Daniels helped Washington go 12-5 before he notched a pair of playoff victories to take the club to within a game of a Super Bowl appearance.

Will J.J. McCarthy prevent Vikings from making 'break-glass-in-case-of-emergency' move?

Minnesota is moving forward with the 2024 first-round draft pick atop the QB depth chart after he spent his rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair he needed last summer. 

Do recent stats show Mets' Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

Danny Abriano of SNY shared on Monday why there are reasons to believe that Mets outfielder Juan Soto has fully put his previous at-the-plate struggles behind him in the early days of the summer. 

Reporter warns Steelers fans about having Aaron Rodgers 'agenda'

Steelers fans have been urged to postpone their reactions, good or bad, to Rodgers.

Insider names 'best pure thrower' of Browns' four active quarterbacks

Who is the best thrower in Cleveland's crowded QB room?

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has bold goal after receiving contract extension

The Carolina Panthers locked running back Chuba Hubbard down for the foreseeable future when they signed him to a four-year, $33.2M contract extension. Now, Hubbard has big goals.

Steelers GM, OC address what they like about rookie QB Will Howard

The Steelers decided to wait on drafting a quarterback, ultimately selecting Howard in the sixth round.

Why Mets sent struggling Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A

Alvarez hit 25 home runs as a rookie in 2023, but the 23-year-old has largely lacked that kind of pop at the plate since he missed time due to a torn ligament in his left thumb last year. 

Why being future Giants QB has Jaxson Dart 'exactly' where he wants to be

Jaxson Dart is on track to begin the upcoming season as Russell Wilson's primary backup, but some believe the rookie could become the Giants' QB1 before Halloween.

Scout, analysts address if Mets should make drastic Francisco Alvarez move

SNY's John Harper spoke with a major-league scout and multiple analysts about how the Mets should handle Francisco Alvarez leading up to the All-Star break. 

Merril Hoge gives Steelers OC Arthur Smith advice for working with Aaron Rodgers

During a recent appearance on Pittsburgh radio station 102.5 WDVE, former Steelers running back and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge offered Smith some advice regarding what Rodgers should be allowed to do on the field during games.

Insider expands on how Titans' Cam Ward showed leadership during springtime workouts

Titans insider Turron Davenport of ESPN expanded on how veteran Tennessee players such as Jeffery Simmons and JC Latham are "excited about the leadership qualities" that Ward showed throughout the offseason program.