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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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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Steelers' Mason Rudolph addresses constant Aaron Rodgers chatter at start of OTAs

Rudolph is serving as the team's QB1 during spring workouts amid constant chatter about the team adding Rodgers or another veteran quarterback.

What analyst finds 'interesting' about Steelers, T.J. Watt situation

ESPN's Ben Solak suggested the T.J. Watt-Steelers situation could be one to follow from the final weeks of springtime workouts through the team's summer break.

Insider shares how Bears want Caleb Williams to improve after rocky rookie season

Bears head coach Ben Johnson has insisted this spring that he's giving second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and others fresh starts after the club endured a tumultuous 2024 season. 

Report expands on how CeeDee Lamb is helping with George Pickens' assimilation to Cowboys

The Cowboys made a significant post-draft splash when they acquired Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers before Dallas began organized team activity workouts on May 19. 

Insiders address Steelers' timeline for Aaron Rodgers decision amid Mason Rudolph reports

Steelers players began reporting for the start of organized team activities on Tuesday morning.

Analyst makes prediction about Saints' alleged QB competition

Has a quarterback decision already been made in New Orleans?

Could Deshaun Watson return from injury in time to play for Browns during 2025 season?

Watson suffered a torn Achilles in October 2024 and then tore the Achilles again during his recovery.

Veteran Mets player defends Juan Soto amid inconsistent start to season

Soto's teammates have his back amid the slow start to his Mets tenure, and one of them recently opened up on the struggling slugger.

Former Steelers CB repeats warning to Aaron Rodgers about springtime workouts

Rodgers hasn't given the franchise an official commitment as of Tuesday morning. 

Former MLB players address what Mets' Juan Soto is missing amid struggles

Soto continues to struggle through the early stages of his tenure with the Mets.

Rich Eisen shares harsh truth for Steelers about possible pursuit of Kirk Cousins

Could the Steelers be in for a rude awakening if they pursue Kirk Cousins?

Will Commanders extend Terry McLaurin before 2025 season?

Will McLaurin play out the final season of his deal in 2025 or will he be playing under a lucrative extension that keeps him in Washington?

Reporter expands on whether Titans are having true QB competition between Cam Ward, Will Levis

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and HC Brian Callahan have insisted that Ward will compete with Levis for the team's starting QB job this summer. 

NFL insider shares prediction for when Giants may start Jaxson Dart as a rookie

For a mailbag published on Monday, NFL and Giants insider Connor Hughes of SNY indicated fans shouldn't expect to see Dart in the lineup before Halloween.

Insider shares how Steelers may react if they fail to sign Aaron Rodgers

It remains to be seen if Rodgers will officially join the Steelers before their three-day mandatory minicamp gets underway on June 10.

Brenton Strange discusses replacing Evan Engram as Jaguars' TE1

Strange finished the 2024 campaign ranked third on the Jaguars with 40 receptions, third with 53 targets and second with 411 receiving yards.

Where Yankees reportedly were in Juan Soto negotiations when he agreed to join Mets

Questions about whether or not Soto regrets leaving the Yankees to sign with the Mets this past December continue to hover over both clubs in the final days of May. 

NFL scheduling exec responds to Joe Burrow complaint about upcoming Bengals-Ravens prime-time game

It's hardly a secret that players throughout the league don't love having to participate in a meaningful game on a short week, let alone one at a division opponent that could be a Super Bowl contender in late November.

Brandin Cooks sends message to Saints doubters after retirement of Derek Carr

Cooks is showcasing confidence in his team despite Carr's retirement.

Ex-NFL player makes worrisome prediction about Bears' Caleb Williams after book controversy

Former player and current NFL analyst Ross Tucker offered a bold prediction regarding whether or not Caleb Williams will be Chicago's QB1 three years from now. 

Former Steelers safety doesn't hold back on Aaron Rodgers saga

Former Steelers safety and Super Bowl champion Mike Logan offered a stronger perspective on how he and his Pittsburgh teammates would have handled the Aaron Rodgers saga. 

Kevin Stefanski details Browns' four-way QB competition

Kevin Stefanski previewed what fans can expect from Browns QBs during training camp. 

Steelers' Alex Highsmith makes big prediction about future of T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt raised eyebrows in April with a social-media post that indicated he could be leaving the club. Will he actually do it? 

Do stats show 49ers' Brock Purdy is underrated?

Certain stats show San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may actually be the most underrated QB1 in the NFL today. 

Alex Highsmith discusses if Aaron Rodgers saga is distracting for Steelers

Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith addressed how he and his teammates handle the outside noise regarding Aaron Rodgers' future.