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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

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.

Did Abdul Carter meet Giants' expectations during springtime workouts?

Quarterback Jaxson Dart was understandably the most-discussed rookie who participated in the New York Giants' springtime workouts. Thus, pass-rusher Abdul Carter somewhat flew under the radar. So, what's the assessment of Carter through his early work?

Seahawks' Sam Darnold addresses nightmare end to Vikings tenure

Some are wondering if he will forever come up short on the sport's biggest stages. 

Will Jaxson Dart be ready to start regular-season games by Week 1?

Russell Wilson is the starter in New York, but will Dart be ready to take over if need be?

Mets reportedly have considered making big Francisco Alvarez move

Are the Mets prepared to make a significant move with their struggling catcher?

Is Travis Kelce already thinking about playing beyond 2025 NFL season?

Kelce has been the subject of retirement rumors since the fall of 2023.

Tommy DeVito opens up about uncertain future amid Giants' development of Jaxson Dart

DeVito is neither the Giants' present nor their future. 

Insider reveals why Steelers haven't yet matched T.J. Watt's asking price

While it appears both Watt and the Steelers are eager to get a deal done, it doesn't sound like they are closing in on the particulars of such an agreement just yet.

Jaxson Dart opens up about Giants' development plan with Russell Wilson atop depth chart

Dart discussed his approach and the team's plan for his development.

Insider explains why Kirk Cousins could make surprising Falcons decision

NFL insider Albert Breer explained why he thinks Kirk Cousins could serve as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup during the upcoming season.

Analyst addresses questions about Buccaneers going from Liam Coen to Josh Grizzard as OC

Coen left the club to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars this past winter.

Insider expands on why Joe Flacco has 'big edge' in Browns' QB competition

Joe Flacco's mastery of selling fakes in the play-action passing game gives him a "big edge" over the other three candidates in the battle for the QB1 gig. 

What Russell Wilson likes about Giants coaches after Steelers stint

Wilson is on track to enter this coming September as New York's QB1 over backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart.

Bucs WR compares Bucky Irving to MVP finalist, Super Bowl champion

During a recent chat with Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com, Sterling Shepard offered high praise for Tampa Bay's current RB1.

Former MVP names reason Aaron Rodgers has 'potential' to win big with Steelers

Whether or not the 41-year-old Rodgers will turn the clock back to his best days as a member of the Steelers later this year will be one of the most-discussed NFL-related topics of the summer.

Jameis Winston embracing role with Giants amid development of Jaxson Dart

The Giants seemingly hope Winston will be a true mentor for Dart throughout the upcoming season, even if doing so means being third on the depth chart for some time.

Francisco Lindor addresses Juan Soto's struggles, turnaround

Outfielder Juan Soto has looked more like his star self over the past few weeks after he struggled over the first two months of his New York Mets tenure.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson again defends Mark Andrews over mistakes in playoff loss

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was one of several Baltimore Ravens players who came to the defense of Mark Andrews this past January after the tight end committed a pair of costly mistakes in Baltimore's 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills and he reiterated those thoughts Tuesday.

Did Steelers really want Justin Fields over Aaron Rodgers for 2025 season?

A previous report suggested that the Steelers only pivoted to pursuing Rodgers in free agency after they failed to trade for Matthew Stafford of the Rams and re-sign Fields.

T.J. Watt, Steelers reportedly agree on big thing amid contract saga

Is there something the parties can build on as they look to reach an agreement?