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

Twitter/X: @ZacWassink

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February 5, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Insider addresses why Browns' Myles Garrett went public with trade request

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year could have a new football home by the time the 2025 draft gets underway on April 24.

February 5, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Insider predicts how Steelers will handle George Pickens amid trade rumors

Pickens has had his share of difficult moments in Pittsburgh which have helped spur speculation about his future.

February 5, 2025 | Minnesota Vikings

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy has one request amid Sam Darnold uncertainty

The Vikings could keep Darnold from reaching free agency by signing him to a multiyear deal before the new league year opens on March 12 or by retaining his rights for 2025 via the franchise tag.

February 4, 2025 | NFL

Peyton Manning discusses Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson again failing to reach Super Bowl

Manning knows a little something about what Allen and Jackson have thus far experienced as pros.

February 4, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Insider expands on alleged issues between Steelers' Russell Wilson, Arthur Smith

Details are emerging regarding apparent issues between Wilson and Smith.

February 4, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Andy Reid explains reasoning for retirement decision regardless of Super Bowl result

Andy Reid could continue to make opposing coaches' lives difficult throughout the 2020s as long as he is healthy and happy.

February 4, 2025 | Atlanta Falcons

Falcons' Kirk Cousins addresses uncertain future after losing job to Michael Penix Jr.

Physical struggles and a late-season benching has left Cousins' future in doubt.

February 4, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

Tom Brady addresses Chiefs being 'villains' ahead of Super Bowl matchup vs. Eagles

One of the more interesting storylines heading into the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles involves the Chiefs being villains in the eyes of many non-Kansas City fans.

February 4, 2025 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles owner raves about HC Nick Sirianni with 'hot seat' talk silenced

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie understandably offered high praise for head coach Nick Sirianni.

February 4, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs owner makes guarantee about future of Andy Reid amid retirement rumors

Reid became the subject of retirement rumors before he guided the franchise to a third Super Bowl championship across five seasons last February.

February 4, 2025 | NFL

Eagles' Saquon Barkley sends message to Giants fans ahead of Super Bowl

Saquon Barkley has nothing but love for Giants fans. But they may not feel the same way.

February 4, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs' Travis Kelce makes major statement about retirement

Kelce addressed his future amid speculation about retirement.

February 4, 2025 | MLB

Insider updates if Mets expect Pete Alonso to join Blue Jays, other club

It's no secret Alonso's free-agency journey hasn't gone as he hoped.

February 4, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Why Browns may not trade Myles Garrett before 2025 NFL Draft

The star pass-rusher requested a trade on Monday because he wants "to compete for and win a Super Bowl."

February 3, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

NFL insider suggests Browns won't trade Myles Garrett to certain teams

Should certain teams go ahead and remove themselves from a potential Myles Garrett sweepstakes?

February 3, 2025 | Minnesota Vikings

Insider updates Vikings' intriguing quarterback situation

The Vikings have the 10th overall pick of last year's draft recovering from an injury and a veteran QB who led the team to a 14-3 record heading to free agency.

February 3, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Insider addresses Steelers 'split' regarding Russell Wilson, Justin Fields situation

The two are set to become free agents when the new league year opens on March 12.

February 3, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett reveals thoughts about Browns leadership with trade request

Garrett is under contract through the 2026 season and first became the subject of trade rumors this past fall.

February 3, 2025 | Detroit Lions

Lions' Jared Goff reacts to John Morton replacing Ben Johnson as OC

The Detroit Lions were able to hold onto offensive coordinator Ben Johnson last offseason after he received interest from teams in need of a head coach, but they weren't so lucky this offseason.