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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August 4, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Reporter says 'all signs are pointing to' Browns naming this QB their starter

Is the Browns' quarterback competition over?

August 4, 2025 | Buffalo Bills

Insider shares big update on Bills, James Cook contract saga

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension when he did not participate in Sunday's team

August 1, 2025 | San Francisco 49ers

What Brock Purdy did wrong during 49ers' doomed 2024 season

For an article published on Friday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed what went wrong for Purdy less than one year after the 49ers were a fourth-down stop away from winning the Super Bowl.

August 1, 2025 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals HC has major request for QB Kyler Murray ahead of critical season

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon suggested he wants to see more off-schedule plays from Kyler Murray during what could be a critical season.

August 1, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Has Kenny Pickett already lost Browns' starting QB job?

According to an update shared by Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot on Friday, Cleveland could "ease" Kenny Pickett back into practices soon.

August 1, 2025 | New York Giants

Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen should view John Mara's comments as a warning shot

Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen should see Mara's words as a warning shot.

August 1, 2025 | Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill reacts to Tua Tagovailoa's fiery comments after WR's controversies

Tyreek Hill responded to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's headline-generating comments on Friday.

August 1, 2025 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals HC has passionate response to critics of Marvin Harrison Jr.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon doesn't want to hear fans or analysts suggest that Marvin Harrison Jr. was anything but a positive for the club during his rookie campaign.

August 1, 2025 | Dallas Cowboys

Insider predicts how Cowboys, Micah Parsons contract standoff will end

As of the first day of August, there remained no indication that the Dallas Cowboys and their star pass-rusher were close to coming to terms on a contract extension.

August 1, 2025 | San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams doesn't hold back on 49ers doubters

It sounds like Williams may be looking for some bulletin-board material amid training-camp practices.

August 1, 2025 | New York Giants

John Mara likely won't love how ESPN ranked Giants' 2025 coaching staff

Giants co-owner John Mara probably isn't going to love what ESPN's Ben Solak had to say about the Giants.

August 1, 2025 | Washington Commanders

'Most likely scenario' for Terry McLaurin revealed

What are the chances of Terry McLaurin getting traded before the 2025 season begins?

August 1, 2025 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts' Anthony Richardson made big changes to help save his job: 'I had to'

Anthony Richardson recently shared he lost 10 pounds during the offseason after making some necessary changes to his diet.

August 1, 2025 | Chicago Bears

Bears' Caleb Williams embracing expectations following shaky rookie season

During a Thursday appearance on ESPN Chicago, Williams suggested he's embracing the expectations many fans have for him after the Bears hired advertised offensive guru Ben Johnson as their new head coach this past winter.

August 1, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin expand on growing 'bromance'

Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin expanded on their relationship ahead of what could become a life-altering season.

August 1, 2025 | NFL

Giants GM shares big revelation about pursuit of free-agent QBs

Joe Schoen revealed that some free-agent QBs requested that the Giants pass on a rookie quarterback in the first round.

July 31, 2025 | New England Patriots

Patriots' Drake Maye open to potential Josh McDaniels suggestion

During a recent chat with the media at training camp, Drake Maye was asked how he'd feel about taking off for planned runs during games.

July 31, 2025 | NFL

Steelers' Mike Tomlin opens up about 'bromance' with Aaron Rodgers

Mike Tomlin opened up about the "bromance" he has built with Aaron Rodgers since the future Hall of Famer joined the Steelers in June.

July 31, 2025 | Washington Commanders

Why Commanders' Jayden Daniels notices 'night and day' difference ahead of second season

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Jayden Daniels addressed the "night and day" difference he has noticed in his development.

July 31, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Analyst shares how Browns' Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders must improve during training camp

Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested Thursday that film from training camp practices shows why the Browns are in no rush to play either Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders.