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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

Browns insider explains Jameis Winston decision amid Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders rumors

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot shared why Cleveland will look for a different bridge option at QB over Jameis Winston.

Reporter names 'most likely' Giants QB option between Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson

Who could be the Giants' signal-caller for the 2025 season?

Insider questions current narrative surrounding Titans' draft plans

Many seem to believe the Titans will trade the No. 1 overall pick. But at least one insider isn't so sure.

Do teams believe Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.?

Penix is now atop the depth chart after the 2024 first-round draft pick replaced the veteran in the lineup this past December. 

Reporter thinks Colts will make huge Sam Darnold, Anthony Richardson decision in free agency

Not everybody is convinced the Colts will stick with Anthony Richardson roughly two years after they made him the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. 

Insider predicts Browns will make bold draft move that impacts QB class, Giants

Will the Browns jump to No. 1 to secure their QB of the future?

Giants WR Darius Slayton addresses Aaron Rodgers rumors ahead of free agency

Slayton addressed rumors linking the Giants with Aaron Rodgers.

Insiders expand on Vikings' franchise-tag decision for QB Sam Darnold

Have the Vikings hit a snag in their preferred course of action with Darnold?

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb opens up about controversial hiring of Brian Schottenheimer

Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones continues to receive criticism from pockets of fans for replacing accomplished HC Mike McCarthy by promoting Schottenheimer rather than via a big-name acquisition. 

Rams' Sean McVay makes big admission about Matthew Stafford's future after latest agreement

The Rams confirmed on Friday that the two sides had worked out an agreement that would keep Stafford with the organization through at least the 2025 season. 

Insider makes definitive statement about trade talk involving Jets' Davante Adams

With the recently hired New York Jets regime set to officially move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, it was hardly a surprise to learn over the weekend that the Jets are "open to trading" wide receiver Davante Adams before the new league year begins on March 12.

Why Falcons, Kirk Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17

Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December.

Report names two likeliest landing spots for Vikings QB Sam Darnold

Have to favorites emerged to land Sam Darnold?

How Aaron Rodgers reportedly impacted Matthew Stafford staying with Rams

Rumors about the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders possibly trading for Stafford heated up during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last week.

NFL personnel reportedly leave combine with clear favorite between Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders

It appears one quarterback has separated himself as the top option in the draft following the combine.

Report shares big claim about Giants' interest in Aaron Rodgers

Almost immediately after it was confirmed on Friday that the New York Giants had struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a report claimed that the Giants were "now shifting their interest to" New York Jets signal-caller Aaron Rodgers.

Insiders expand on if Browns should trade Myles Garrett before 2025 NFL Draft

The Myles Garrett saga continues to generate plenty of opinions.

One reason Mets may not view Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as eventual Pete Alonso replacement

Some New York Mets fans are wondering if owner Steve Cohen and team president of baseball operations David Stearns may already view Guerrero Jr. as an eventual replacement for Alonso.

Do Raiders have NFC West QB in mind after failed pursuit of Rams' Matthew Stafford?

One wonders if Friday's developments could cause Pete Carroll to call Seattle about his former QB1. 

Former MVP warns Giants about rookie QBs after failed pursuit of Rams' Matthew Stafford

Boomer Esiason warned the Giants about targeting Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming draft should they miss out on Matthew Stafford.

Report reveals Raiders' alleged thoughts on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Sam Darnold

A report from The Athletic expanded on why the Raiders are willing to give up draft assets and up "to $100M guaranteed" to land Matthew Stafford this offseason. 

Report expands on when Patriots first began targeting Mike Vrabel

Patriots insiders discussed when team owner Robert Kraft seriously "began pondering" replacing first-year coach Jerod Mayo with Mike Vrabel.