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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

What is biggest sticking point in contract standoff between Bengals, Trey Hendrickson?

Hendrickson will continue to miss valuable practice time after he skipped the voluntary offseason program amid his desire for a pay raise. 

Rams' Sean McVay won't put 'cart way before the horse' regarding huge Matthew Stafford call

Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday as he works to fully recover from a lingering back issue.

This QB 'is probably more equipped' to be Colts' Week 1 starter

Colts HC Shane Steichen may wait to see how his signal-callers perform in Indianapolis' preseason finale at the Cincinnati Bengals this coming Saturday before he names his Week 1 QB1.

Browns officially make decision on starting quarterback

Any lingering doubt over the quarterback position in Cleveland has been put to rest.

Titans HC compares Cam Ward to MVP finalist

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan discussed similarities between his rookie quarterback and an MVP finalist.

How Colts' Tyler Warren could follow in footsteps of Raiders' Brock Bowers

Bowers had a stellar rookie season and emerged as an offensive leader for the Raiders. Could Warren do the same for the Colts in 2025?

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about relationship with Josh McDaniels

Over the weekend, McDaniels made it known that he was "really excited" by how Maye performed in joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings last week.

How Justin Fields has been responsible for 'uneven' performances of Jets offense this summer

The Jets can escape the two-year, $40M contract that included $30M guaranteed they gave Fields this past March as soon as next offseason.

What pleased Texans RB Nick Chubb about return to action after latest injury

Chubb got his first taste of game action since suffering an injury in December 2024.

Terry McLaurin, Commanders standoff reportedly 'will end' this way

McLaurin is in the final year of his current deal and requested a trade on July 31.

Jayden Daniels reveals 'main focus' for improving after stellar rookie season

Quarterback Jayden Daniels looked like a potential future superstar as he guided the Washington Commanders to this year's NFC Championship Game, but he's not resting on that success.

How 'misinterpreted' Aaron Rodgers has impressed Steelers teammates this summer

Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Steelers in time to participate in their June mandatory minicamp.

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels 'excited' about Drake Maye after practices with Vikings

McDaniels shared why he's excited about Maye after joint practices with the Vikings. 

'Locked in' Caleb Williams bounces back from recent struggles in Bears' win over Bills

Second-year pro Caleb Williams certainly didn't look like a quarterback experiencing a rough summer during the Chicago Bears' preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills.

Why Browns 'undoubtedly' will name this QB their Week 1 starter

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Sunday that he will name his Week 1 starting quarterback before the club's preseason finale versus the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 23.

Why Commanders' Jayden Daniels feels he's entering 'prove-it' season

Jayden Daniels indicated that he's putting all that he accomplished during his debut pro campaign behind him. 

Johnny Manziel offers Shedeur Sanders advice about succeeding with Browns

Manziel knows something about what Sanders is experiencing this summer.

Why Lions' Jared Goff has had 'fun' working with new OC John Morton

For an article produced by ESPN's Eric Woodyard that was published on Friday, Goff touched upon what he's experienced working with Morton since the spring.

Could Sean McVay, Josh McDaniels help Texans' C.J. Stroud bounce back from mercurial second season?

Will this coaching staff change help C.J. Stroud bounce back from an up-and-down second pro campaign?

How Joe Milton III has impressed Cowboys since trade with Patriots

During a recent chat with Jon Machota of The Athletic, Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay touched upon what the club has seen from Milton since springtime workouts.

Do stats show Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes is no longer NFL's best QB?

ESPN's Mike Clay suggested on Friday that Lamar Jackson should be atop quarterback power rankings.

How Panthers' Bryce Young has 'gone to another level' after 2024 benching

What does the future hold for the former No. 1 pick in Carolina?

Why Colts aren't ready to name winner of Anthony Richardson Sr., Daniel Jones QB competition

Nothing that occurred during Indianapolis' joint practice with the Packers on Thursday changed the state of the Colts' QB battle.

This QB is 'going to win' Browns' Week 1 job, per reporter

For an article published on Friday morning, Browns reporter Zac Jackson of The Athletic revealed that this signal-caller is "going to win the Week 1 starting quarterback job" coming off Cleveland's joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles this week. 

Eagles' Jordan Mailata gets brutally honest on facing Browns' Myles Garrett

Jordan Mailata revealed that he will "giggle" while reviewing film of how he handled the Myles Garrett assignment.