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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

Analyst thinks Steelers could get top QB prospect in 2025 NFL Draft

Could the Steelers wind up with one of the top QB prospects in the 2025 draft?

Rams reportedly make Matthew Stafford intentions clear amid trade talk

Don't expect Matthew Stafford to be sporting a new uniform anytime soon.

Reporter links Seahawks' Tyler Lockett with AFC West team, NFC East club

There's a chance Lockett could soon become a salary-cap casualty.

Insider names 'only reasonable way' 49ers, Deebo Samuel saga will end

What will the conclusion to the Samuel saga look like?

Former NFL executive addresses popular Steelers, Aaron Rodgers narrative

It's been insisted throughout the offseason that the club will not pursue Rodgers because he "doesn’t feel like a fit" for a team that features run-first leaders in HC Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith.

Browns' Greg Newsome II addresses Myles Garrett trade request

Another Browns player has weighed in on Garrett's trade request.

Insider addresses if Titans could emulate Falcons' QB moves from 2024 offseason

The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in free agency last offseason and spent pick No. 8 of last year's draft on his eventual replacement.

Insider explains if Ravens could try to trade Mark Andrews this offseason

Andrews suffered a left ankle injury in November 2023 and then endured a slow start to this past campaign before he eventually looked like his old self.

What Mets' Edwin Diaz learned amid tumultuous 2024 season

Diaz was arguably the league's most dominant closer when he earned 2022 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award honors.

Former QB explains how Steelers should handle Russell Wilson, Justin Fields situation

Former NFL signal-caller Brady Quinn explained why the Steelers should run it back with Russell Wilson or Justin Fields atop the depth chart. 

Vikings legend shares wild Aaron Rodgers idea amid QB uncertainty

Should the Vikings take a look at Rodgers?

Francisco Lindor explains how Steve Cohen 'matches' energy of Mets players

Lindor spoke about how Cohen's willingness to splash cash on rosters impacts players beyond just their bank accounts. 

Giants icon rips club over letting Saquon Barkley go to Eagles

Stop us if you've heard this before: A Giants icon has criticized the team for letting Saquon Barkley go to the Eagles.

Mets' Steve Cohen puts MLB on notice with Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headed toward free agency

Guerrero reaches free agency shortly after the 2025 World Series concludes. 

Trevor Lawrence names needed change Liam Coen is bringing Jaguars

The Jaguars notched a playoff win in January 2023 and started the subsequent campaign with eight victories over 11 games. However, Jacksonville then went 5-18 across the following 23 contests.

Do stats show Jets' Aaron Rodgers is right QB for 2025 Steelers?

ESPN's Bill Barnwell offered a different perspective on how Aaron Rodgers could fit with the Steelers for at least the 2025 season. 

Why insider thinks Steelers QB is good fit for Giants

The Giants will almost certainly acquire a veteran QB shortly after the new league year opens on March 12 as GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll prepare for what will be a must-win season regarding their futures with the organization. 

Will Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impact Pete Alonso's second contract year with Mets?

Guerrero and the Toronto Blue Jays failed to come to terms on a contract extension before Guerrero's self-imposed Monday deadline for such a deal.

Reporter discusses why Steelers could pick Justin Fields over Russell Wilson this offseason

Pittsburgh went 4-2 with Fields in the lineup as Wilson spent the 2024 campaign's first six weeks recovering from a lingering calf issue.

Insider shares massive update on rumor involving Steelers, Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence

Could Trevor Lawrence depart the only NFL franchise he's ever known?

Why Aaron Judge 'wasn’t too surprised' Juan Soto left Yankees for Mets

Yankees captain Aaron Judge spoke with reporters on Monday and revealed that he "wasn’t too surprised" by Juan Soto's defection to Queens. 

Former Jets player reacts to team moving on from Aaron Rodgers

A former Jets offensive lineman shared his theory of why the club was able to move on from Aaron Rodgers so quickly.

Insider addresses if Matthew Stafford wants to remain with Rams

Stafford has no guaranteed money left on his contract.

Steve Cohen opens up about expectations after signing Juan Soto

The New York Mets were largely flying underneath radars roughly 12 months ago after team president of baseball operations David Stearns spent the offseason making what many viewed as underwhelming moves. That isn't the case this time around.

Reporter addresses Myles Garrett narratives amid Browns, trade rumors

Where will Garrett ultimately end up before the 2025 season kicks off?