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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

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. 

Lions' Sam LaPorta makes big statement about inconsistent 2024 season

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Sam LaPorta clarified that he's fine with the numbers he produced this past season. 

What Todd Bowles likes about Buccaneers' schedule for 2025 season

When the full 2025 schedule was released earlier in May, the NFL world officially learned that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play eight consecutive games

49ers' Brock Purdy addresses his critics after signing extension

During a Thursday appearance on San Francisco sports radio station 95.7 FM The Game, Brock Purdy spoke about his criticisms throughout his young pro career. 

Former NFL GM sends warning to Aaron Rodgers about making Steelers wait

Former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon delivered somewhat of a warning to Aaron Rodgers as the future Hall of Famer began Friday as an unsigned free agent. 

Saquon Barkley expands on how 2024 Eagles went from 2-2 to winning the Super Bowl

Philadelphia suffered only one loss — a 36-33 Week 16 defeat against the Washington Commanders — from Week 6 through Super Bowl Sunday. 

How Bills reportedly feel about being the featured 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp' team

"Hard Knocks" crews film practices, meetings and behind-the-scenes discussions that outsiders otherwise wouldn't know had occurred. 

Insider names 'No. 1 reason' Falcons should get rid of Kirk Cousins before start of 2025 season

The Falcons appear content to enter the season with Cousins serving as their backup QB. At least one insider thinks that's a bad idea.

Analyst explains what makes Browns' four-way QB competition 'complicated'

One of the more interesting NFL storylines of the summer is bound to be the Cleveland Browns' four-way competition for their starting quarterback job.

Why Aaron Rodgers may not be 'perfect fit' for Steelers

ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell explained why Aaron Rodgers may not be a savior for the 2025 Steelers.

Did Browns decline 'Hard Knocks' assignment?

Did the Browns decline to be the featured team on "Hard Knocks" this season?

Former Giants LB addresses reported Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter plan for 2025 season

Questions about whether or not the Giants would trade Thibodeaux after they drafted Carter were seemingly answered when they exercised the fifth-year option for 2026 attached to Thibodeaux's rookie contract.

Analyst makes bold prediction about what Aaron Rodgers will be for Steelers

Rodgers largely looked like a shell of his all-time great self with the New York Jets last season, coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in September 2023. 

How Bears' Ben Johnson handled book controversy with Caleb Williams

It was recently learned that Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Bears from making him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.  

Garrett Wilson makes massive statement about future with Jets

Wilson has been the subject of numerous trade rumors since early 2024, but the 2022 first-round draft pick also became eligible for a contract extension following this past season. 

Giants' Jaxson Dart reveals 'sole focus' in crowded QB room

After adding two veterans and a rookie to the QB room this offseason, the Giants have an interesting dynamic at the position.

Why Cameron Heyward knew Steelers would draft Derrick Harmon over a QB

Even Steelers top draft pick Derrick Harmon was surprised when the team didn't take a QB in the first round.

Why Buccaneers new OC is encouraged by club's reaction to latest playoff heartbreak

For the third time in three years, the Buccaneers will have a new offensive coordinator after they promoted Josh Grizzard from pass game coordinator to replace current Jaguars head coach Liam Coen.

What has already impressed Browns' Shedeur Sanders about Dillon Gabriel

The rookie QBs are preparing to compete with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for reps and in-game snaps this summer. 

Titans' Brian Callahan addresses how Will Levis is handling addition of Cam Ward

Levis is now sharing a quarterback room with a player who is widely expected to be his replacement sooner or later.

Did teams try to trade for 49ers' Brock Purdy before he agreed to contract extension?

It appears Brock Purdy isn't as popular around the league as he his with the 49ers.

Insider expands on how Browns will handle four-way QB competition

Details are emerging on how the Browns will handle their crowded quarterback room this spring and summer.

Former Steelers CB makes bold claim about trade of George Pickens to Cowboys

Whether or not the Steelers or Cowboys "won" the trade involving Pittsburgh sending Pickens to Dallas earlier in May is a storyline that's bound to hover over both clubs up through at least January 2026. 

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence makes big admission about inconsistent start to NFL career

Lawrence hasn't yet become the elite quarterback many thought the Jaguars would have at this stage of his career back when Jacksonville made him the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Could adding offseason muscle help Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. produce a stellar sophomore season?

The fact that he was fifth among rookies with 62 receptions and 885 receiving yards has caused some to suggest the fourth overall pick of the 2024 draft had somewhat of a disappointing debut campaign.