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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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Blue Jackets winger Gustav Nyquist out 5-6 months after shoulder surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed on Wednesday that winger Gustav Nyquist underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a labral tear of his left shoulder. Nyquist is expected to make a full recovery in five to six months, according to general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.  The operation occurred at the Cleveland Clinic.

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky suffered shoulder injury in loss to Saints

Any Chicago Bears fans out there hoping that head coach Matt Nagy will go back to former first-round draft selection Mitchell Trubisky as his starting QB should pump the brakes on those wishes.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson vows to get the ball to WR Marquise Brown

Brown complained on Twitter after he recorded one catch, a three-yard touchdown pass from Jackson, in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers. Jackson put the blame on himself while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. 

Giants claim WR Dante Pettis off waivers

Pettis didn't tally a single reception with the 49ers this year and was only targeted once.

NBA, NBPA expected to agree on 72-game season with Dec. 22 start date

The Dec. 22 start date allows for games to be played and televised nationally on Christmas and also presents a timeline for the completion of the NBA Finals before the 2021 Summer Olympics

Lions place QB Matthew Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list

Stafford could be cleared by this coming Sunday's game at the division-rival Minnesota Vikings as long as he reports no symptoms and consistently tests negative through the midweek.

Browns GM Andrew Berry: Baker Mayfield 'has done a nice job'

Mayfield has 15 touchdown passes with seven interceptions and is 12th in the NFL with a total QBR of 73.2.

Broncos cancel practice after OT Darrin Paulo tests positive for COVID-19

Vic Fangio has not yet decided if he will add a Saturday practice to the schedule as he did ahead of last weekend's game against the Chargers.

Georgia safety Richard LeCounte out of hospital after dirt bike accident

LeCounte was riding a dirt bike when it struck a vehicle on Saturday. LeCounte spent time in intensive care and is likely to miss at least a few weeks because of a shoulder injury as well as cuts and bruises.

Packers' Aaron Rodgers 'excited' about challenge of playing without top RBs vs. 49ers

Veteran Tyler Ervin and practice-squad player Dexter Williams are in line to be Green Bay's lead backs versus the Niners. While many would view the situation as a setback, Rodgers appears to be anticipating the occasion. 

Conference USA reschedules seven football games postponed due to coronavirus

Conference USA added that its title game remains scheduled for Dec. 18 and will be hosted by the team holding the best regular-season conference winning percentage. 

Falcons' Takkarist McKinley 'will definitely be held accountable' after trade tweets

After notching 13 sacks across his first two seasons, McKinley tallied 3.5 last season and has only one quarterback takedown across four games this year. 

Ohio State guard Abel Porter has career cut short because of heart condition

The graduate transfer from the Utah State Aggies was ruled out for his last collegiate season with what he later confirmed to be hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare heart disease that has ended his basketball career: 

Dustin Johnson cleared for Masters after battle with COVID-19

The PGA Tour has the world No. 1 back just in time.

Report: Packers, Texans unable to come to terms on Will Fuller trade

With the Houston Texans sitting at 1-6 and going nowhere fast this fall, wide receiver Will Fuller found himself the subject of trade rumors up through

Saturday's FIU-UTEP football game canceled

Thus far, FIU has had five contests either postponed or canceled during the season held amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Stars' Tyler Seguin, Ben Bishop out five months after surgeries

Bishop underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on Oct. 21.

Titans releasing Vic Beasley, Johnathan Joseph

Despite Beasley's disappointing tenure with Tennessee, a team in need of  defensive help will likely kick the tires on signing him with the hope  that he can reclaim even a portion of his form from four years ago.

Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown activated to play vs. Saints

Brown hasn't faced a live NFL defense since he and Tom Brady helped the  New England Patriots defeat the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 15, 2019.

49ers cut WR Dante Pettis after no trade develops?

He fumbled on the first kickoff return of his NFL tenure in this past Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

Cowboys to start Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush vs. Pittsburgh

It appears the Dallas Cowboys are finished with the experiment of starting rookie and seventh-round draft selection Ben DiNucci at quarterback.

49ers RB Tevin Coleman out for Thursday game vs. Packers with knee injury

Also sidelined are fellow ball-carriers Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert. Both are on injured reserve. 

Dolphins trade for Chiefs RB DeAndre Washington

In total, Washington tallied only five yards on three carries with K.C. this season.

Texas Longhorns RB Keaontay Ingram out 'a few weeks' with ankle sprain

Ingram begins November second on the Longhorns behind only quarterback Sam Ehlinger with 250 rushing yards on the campaign.

Ravens have seven 'high-risk' contacts isolating after contact with Marlon Humphrey

Those contacts must isolate for a minimum of five days and return negative virus tests each day before they can return to football activities.