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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

Mets' Steve Cohen jokes about Francisco Lindor contract after NLDS heroics

Lindor's grand slam propelled the Mets to a 4-1 victory over the rival Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday and to this year's National League Championship Series.

Insiders address Jets, Bill Belichick rumors after firing of Robert Saleh

Despite Bill Belichick still being a head-coaching free agent, the Jets aren't expected to pursue him after Robert Saleh's firing.

Former Jets GM reacts to firing of Robert Saleh

Was firing Robert Saleh five games into the season the right move? A former Jets GM weighed in.

Steelers insider makes massive claim about team's quarterback plan

Were the Pittsburgh Steelers viewing Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback even while Justin Fields was winning games early in the season?

Executives, coaches share opinions on Jets firing Robert Saleh

Jets owner Woody Johnson fired the head coach on Tuesday with the club at 2-3.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo defends Week 1 Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye decision

Jerod Mayo defended his decision to open the season with Jacoby Brissett atop the team's depth chart over Week 6 starting QB Drake Maye.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers addresses allegations he got Robert Saleh fired

Rodgers and Saleh both tried to pour cold water over rumors regarding their relationship ahead of the game against the Vikings in Week 5.

Inside source names team that could make Juan Soto 'astronomical offer' in free agency

Is there surprise team planning to make a massive offer to Soto?

Insider links Raiders' Davante Adams with team other than Jets, Saints

So far, Adams has been primarily linked with the Jets and Saints, as he previously played with Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr of the Saints. 

Reporter disagrees with repeated take on Patriots' Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett

Before and after the announcement that Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo would replace veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett with rookie Drake Maye for Sunday’s game against the Texans, many analysts cautioned against Maye’s early debut due to the team's weak offensive line and playmaker talent.

Insider dismisses claim that Mike Tomlin has Russell Wilson, Justin Fields preference

Does Tomlin already know what he's going to do once Wilson is healthy enough to return to action?

Phillies star addresses being on brink of elimination, possible Game 5 in Philly

The Philadelphia Phillies will enter Wednesday's Game 4 of the National League Division Series at the rival New York Mets one loss away from playoff elimination

Former QB rips Patriots over Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett decision

Is starting rookie QB Drake Maye against the 4-1 Texans the right call? A former NFL QB doesn't think so.

Insider addresses if Jets' Aaron Rodgers got Robert Saleh fired

Jeff Ulbrich, previously New York's defensive coordinator under Saleh, will take over as interim head coach beginning with this coming Monday's prime-time home game against the 3-2 Buffalo Bills.

Jets' Woody Johnson sends message to Haason Reddick after Robert Saleh firing

Reddick could lose up to $21.75M if he holds out through the rest of the season.

Hall of Fame coach rips Jets owner Woody Johnson over Robert Saleh firing

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy questioned Jets owner Woody Johnson's decision despite the Jets' offensive woes over the season's first five weeks. 

Commanders DT has theory about struggles of Browns' Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson lost a fumble, took seven sacks and passed for only 125 yards in this past Sunday's blowout 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders, which dropped Cleveland to 1-4 on the season.

Jets analyst rips owner Woody Johnson over one aspect of Robert Saleh firing

The Jets will first have an opportunity to show they're better without Saleh when they welcome the 3-2 Buffalo Bills to MetLife Stadium this coming Monday night. 

Report details what Deshaun Watson settlement means for Browns, contract

After it was learned in September that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had been accused of sexual assault and battery in a new civil lawsuit, Conor

Insiders explain Jets' shocking firing of HC Robert Saleh

The Jets' decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday surprised everyone, including the Jets themselves. 

Writer suggests Aaron Rodgers is hurting Jets offense this season

The 40-year-old signal-caller is banged up just five games into the campaign. 

NFL coaches discuss struggles of Browns' Deshaun Watson

One unnamed NFC coach recently spoke with ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi about all that went wrong for Deshaun Watson and the Browns over the season's first five weeks. 

Jason Kelce addresses if Chiefs' Travis Kelce is distracted by off-field matters

Throughout September, analysts and other members of the NFL community routinely questioned if Travis Kelce was still fully committed to giving his all to the Chiefs amid his slow start to the season.

Insider thinks Steelers' Mike Tomlin has Russell Wilson, Justin Fields preference

Fields guided the Steelers to a 3-0 record but then dropped back-to-back starts as Wilson continued to recover from his lingering calf injury.

Report updates when Raiders want to trade Davante Adams

Are the Raiders shifting their timeline for an Adams trade?