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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

Reporter shares how Steelers can 'creatively' make T.J. Watt happy with contract extension

Steelers reporter Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review shared how the club could make Watt happy but also protect itself as it pertains to salary-cap rules.

How Aaron Rodgers 'pleasantly surprised' Steelers teammates during mandatory minicamp

It sounds as though Rodgers made a positive first impression with his new teammates.

How Commanders worked to help Jayden Daniels improve after stellar rookie season

In 2024, Daniels helped Washington go 12-5 before he notched a pair of playoff victories to take the club to within a game of a Super Bowl appearance.

Will J.J. McCarthy prevent Vikings from making 'break-glass-in-case-of-emergency' move?

Minnesota is moving forward with the 2024 first-round draft pick atop the QB depth chart after he spent his rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair he needed last summer. 

Do recent stats show Mets' Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

Danny Abriano of SNY shared on Monday why there are reasons to believe that Mets outfielder Juan Soto has fully put his previous at-the-plate struggles behind him in the early days of the summer. 

Reporter warns Steelers fans about having Aaron Rodgers 'agenda'

Steelers fans have been urged to postpone their reactions, good or bad, to Rodgers.

Insider names 'best pure thrower' of Browns' four active quarterbacks

Who is the best thrower in Cleveland's crowded QB room?

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard has bold goal after receiving contract extension

The Carolina Panthers locked running back Chuba Hubbard down for the foreseeable future when they signed him to a four-year, $33.2M contract extension. Now, Hubbard has big goals.

Steelers GM, OC address what they like about rookie QB Will Howard

The Steelers decided to wait on drafting a quarterback, ultimately selecting Howard in the sixth round.

Why Mets sent struggling Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A

Alvarez hit 25 home runs as a rookie in 2023, but the 23-year-old has largely lacked that kind of pop at the plate since he missed time due to a torn ligament in his left thumb last year. 

Why being future Giants QB has Jaxson Dart 'exactly' where he wants to be

Jaxson Dart is on track to begin the upcoming season as Russell Wilson's primary backup, but some believe the rookie could become the Giants' QB1 before Halloween.

Scout, analysts address if Mets should make drastic Francisco Alvarez move

SNY's John Harper spoke with a major-league scout and multiple analysts about how the Mets should handle Francisco Alvarez leading up to the All-Star break. 

Merril Hoge gives Steelers OC Arthur Smith advice for working with Aaron Rodgers

During a recent appearance on Pittsburgh radio station 102.5 WDVE, former Steelers running back and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge offered Smith some advice regarding what Rodgers should be allowed to do on the field during games.

Insider expands on how Titans' Cam Ward showed leadership during springtime workouts

Titans insider Turron Davenport of ESPN expanded on how veteran Tennessee players such as Jeffery Simmons and JC Latham are "excited about the leadership qualities" that Ward showed throughout the offseason program.

Will alleged speeding incidents cost Browns' Shedeur Sanders' chance at winning starting job?

Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer discussed how Shedeur Sanders' off-the-field incidents could impact where he is on the depth chart later this summer. 

Seahawks GM discusses trading DK Metcalf to Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they acquired Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft choice and additional pick swaps.

Why Steelers' Darius Slay is hyped over Aaron Rodgers signing

During a Thursday appearance on "The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny," Slay explained why he's hyped that the future Hall of Famer entered the summer as Pittsburgh's QB1.

NFL insider predicts when Giants could start Jaxson Dart over Russell Wilson

NFL Network league insider Daniel Jeremiah predicted that Jaxson Dart could take over as the Giants' starter in Week 7.

Insider explains why Steelers 'went the route they went' in not drafting Shedeur Sanders

During a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette offered more information about why the club didn't grab Sanders before the Cleveland Browns traded up to get the polarizing prospect at pick No. 144.

How Tom Brady reportedly impacted major Raiders decision

Why did the Raiders choose to acquire Geno Smith earlier this offseason instead of Sam Darnold?

Insider compares Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart to previous Jets flops

By all accounts, Dart impressed onlookers with his on-the-field performances throughout the team's offseason program that wrapped up with this week's mandatory minicamp. 

Steelers insider pours cold water over promising T.J. Watt contract claim

Is a Watt extension further away than many believe?

Insider reveals if Jets came close to trading RB Breece Hall this offseason

Some may feel that the 24-year-old who is in the final year of his contract hasn't been the same dynamic playmaker he was before he went down with a torn ACL during his rookie season.

Steelers insider expands on how Aaron Rodgers will work with OC Arthur Smith

Rodgers' visit with the Steelers in March reportedly left Smith "excited to work with" the 41-year-old this coming season.