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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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Quincy Williams slams door shut on this Jets option ahead of free agency

New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams is on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens in March.

Steelers DC gives massive T.J. Watt hint for pivotal Week 18 clash vs. Ravens

Will Watt be able to suit up for the clash with the Ravens that will decide the AFC North winner?

How real is Browns' interest in Dolphins' Mike McDaniel amid Kevin Stefanski rumors?

Recent reports revealed that the Browns have "done their preliminary research for a potential move" at head coach.

Steelers reportedly have Aaron Rodgers decision in mind for 2026

Rodgers has the 9-7 Steelers a win over the 8-8 Baltimore Ravens this coming Sunday night away from entering the playoffs as champions of the AFC North.

Sean Payton wants this from Broncos fans for upcoming playoff games

The 13-3 Broncos will claim home-field advantage for the AFC portion of the playoffs if they earn a home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) this coming Sunday.

Colts reportedly have already made Daniel Jones decision for 2026

Jones was viewed by many as a legitimate regular-season MVP candidate before he attempted to play with a reported fracture in his fibula and before he suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon on Dec. 7.

Patriots' Drake Maye hits back at critics amid perceived MVP battle vs. Matthew Stafford

Maye addressed critics of his MVP case and his presumed biggest competitor for the award.

Bengals' Joe Burrow makes promise as Browns' Myles Garrett pursues sack record

Garrett will enter Cleveland's season finale at the Bengals on 22 sacks, well within reach of the official (22.5) and unofficial (23) records for that stat.

Ravens' Marlon Humphrey has Aaron Rodgers goal for pivotal clash vs. Steelers

The upcoming "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the 9-7 Pittsburgh Steelers and the 8-8 Baltimore Ravens could be massive for reasons that go beyond the fact that the winner heads to the playoffs while the loser goes home.

Matthew Stafford opens up about possibly losing MVP to Drake Maye

Stafford's clunker in Week 17 may have cost him the MVP.

Shedeur Sanders, other Browns players open up about Kevin Stefanski amid rumors

While Stefanski is a two-time Coach of the Year Award winner, the Browns are about to complete a fourth losing season in five years under their current leadership.

Are Bills' Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane facing Super Bowl-or-bust situation regarding their jobs?

Bills QB Josh Allen has famously gone 0-4 against the Kansas City Chiefs in playoff games, and he has yet to play on a Super Bowl Sunday.

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Several Patriots players addressed the Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore situations.

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

The defending champs found their title defense to be short lived.

Does Joe Burrow still support Zac Taylor amid Bengals' playoff drought?

For the third time in three years, the Bengals will miss the playoffs under Taylor. 

Colts' Philip Rivers confirms future plans after shocking return from retirement

Is Rivers planning on extending his shocking return to the field?

Rachaad White challenges Buccaneers to 'have a level of pride' ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

The Bucs went from 6-2 to 7-9 and are left needing help to reach the upcoming postseason tournament. 

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel responds to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Diggs and/or Barmore could land on the commissioner's exempt list and be made unavailable to play before the upcoming postseason tournament wraps up.

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

For the second time in two days the Patriots find a player making headlines for the wrong reasons.

Dave Canales challenges Panthers amid unique pursuit of playoff berth

The 8-8 Panthers could enter the playoffs as champions of the NFC South even if they lost to the 7-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers this coming Saturday. 

How Jaguars used bye week to silence concerns about Trevor Lawrence

The Jaguars have been on a roll since their bye week, thanks in part to improved play from Lawrence.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris may have to do this to keep his job

Morris is 15-18 during his current stint as Falcons head coach.

Have Browns made Andrew Berry decision amid Kevin Stefanski rumors?

The club will complete its fourth losing season in five years under its current regime this coming weekend. 

Rams' Matthew Stafford seemingly has made retirement decision for after 2025 season

There remains plenty of uncertainty regarding the future of the veteran quarterback who will turn 38 years old this coming February.

Panthers' Bryce Young makes wild admission about playoff scenario involving Buccaneers, Falcons

Young addressed the Panthers' attempts to claim a playoff spot and the potential paths to doing so.