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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June 2, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Insider addresses when Steelers could explore 'other options' amid uncertainty about Aaron Rodgers

How long are the Steelers willing to wait on Rodgers?

June 2, 2025 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Lavonte David expands on how Baker Mayfield is different than Tom Brady

Numerous members of the Bucs have noted over the past couple of years how Mayfield has been an ideal replacement for Brady following Brady's "for good" retirement in February 2023.

June 2, 2025 | Oregon Ducks

Insider explains why Browns won't use 2025 season to evaluate Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders

Cleveland grabbed Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 draft before the club took a flier on Sanders in the fifth round.

June 2, 2025 | New York Mets

Mets' Juan Soto addresses possible breakout performances vs. Rockies

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto hadn't hit a home run since May 9 before he went deep in back-to-back wins over the lowly Colorado Rockies this past weekend.

June 2, 2025 | New York Giants

Russell Wilson discusses embracing opportunity with Giants

Wilson will once again look to regain his former Pro Bowl form after a pair of disappointing stints with the Broncos and Steelers.

May 30, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Insider addresses how Browns likely feel about Myles Garrett skipping voluntary workouts

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer shared why head coach Kevin Stefanski and others likely aren't losing sleep about Myles Garrett's whereabouts.

May 30, 2025 | NFL

Ex-teammate rips Browns' Joe Flacco over 'mentor' comments

During Friday's edition of the ESPN "Unsportsmanlike" program, Former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Chris Canty ripped Joe Flacco's comments.

May 30, 2025 | NFL

Analyst warns Steelers about potential Kirk Cousins plan if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign

NFL analyst Mike Renner explained why he thinks the Steelers would be better off starting longtime backup Mason Rudolph over Kirk Cousins if Aaron Rodgers turns Pittsburgh down.

May 30, 2025 | NFL

Steelers insider explains why George Pickens may be 'happier' with Cowboys

Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette expanded on why George Pickens has embraced a fresh start this spring.

May 30, 2025 | MLB

Why Carlos Rodon thinks Yankees are 'more complete' after Juan Soto signed with Mets

Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon recently suggested that Juan Soto's defection could prove to be a blessing.

May 30, 2025 | NFL

Joe Milton III addresses being traded from Patriots to Cowboys

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Joe Milton III was asked if he was "looking for a fresh start" with the Cowboys following his one season with the Patriots.

May 30, 2025 | Denver Broncos

Bo Nix reveals how Broncos teammate humbles him after stellar rookie season

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Bo Nix revealed that an unnamed teammate has helped keep him humble following an impressive rookie season.

May 30, 2025 | New York Jets

Jets OC shares how Justin Fields has already been 'absolutely phenomenal'

On Thursday, first-year Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand discussed how Justin Fields has performed with his new club during spring workouts.

May 30, 2025 | San Francisco 49ers

49ers' Kyle Shanahan sends message to Brock Purdy after contract extension

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Shanahan explained what he expects from Purdy now that the 25-year-old is being paid like a top-tier signal-caller.

May 30, 2025 | Dallas Cowboys

Brian Schottenheimer addresses how CeeDee Lamb is helping George Pickens fit in with Cowboys

Schottenheimer addressed how Lamb has been a positive for Pickens throughout springtime workouts.

May 30, 2025 | NFL

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Geno Smith after Matthew Stafford pursuit

Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Raiders completed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for veteran signal-caller Geno Smith.

May 29, 2025 | NFL

Russell Wilson defends former teammate George Pickens after Steelers divorce

Former Steelers quarterback and current Giants starter Russell Wilson touched upon sharing a locker room with George Pickens for a season.

May 29, 2025 | New York Giants

Analyst explains how Giants offense will be different with Russell Wilson as starting QB

Should we expect at least one significant change from the Giants offense this season?

May 29, 2025 | MLB

Yankees' Aaron Judge addresses returning to site of 2023 toe injury

Aaron Judge spoke about what will be on his mind when he first examines the wall that changed the Yankees' season roughly two years ago.

May 29, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Two-time Super Bowl champion responds to Terry Bradshaw ripping Steelers over Aaron Rodgers interest

A former Steelers CB has addressed Bradshaw's comments on the team's pursuit of Rodgers.

May 29, 2025 | Washington Commanders

Commanders HC expands on hype about Jayden Daniels' second year

Commanders' offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn believe quarterback Jayden Daniels will "take a big jump" coming off his rookie season.