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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January 21, 2025 | NFL

How Jared Goff, Tua Tagovailoa could impact 49ers' Brock Purdy's new deal

The extensions that Jared Goff and Tua Tagovailoa received before the 2024 campaign could serve as starting points for the 49ers and Brock Purdy's camp.

January 21, 2025 | NFL

Insiders link Raiders with Super Bowl champion coach after Ben Johnson chooses Bears

Many thought as recently as this past weekend that Johnson could soon become the next HC of the Raiders in part because Johnson was reportedly interested in working under Raiders minority owner Tom Brady.

January 21, 2025 | Kansas City Chiefs

Stories address work-ethic narratives about Chiefs' Travis Kelce

As recently as earlier this fall, some members of the NFL community suggested that Kelce was distracted and not fully committed to the cause amid his slow start to the season and his relationship with Taylor Swift.

January 21, 2025 | NFL

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. takes shot at Titans, Jets after playoff loss to Chiefs

For the second consecutive year, the Texans finished a regular season atop the AFC South standings but then fell in the divisional round of a postseason tournament.

January 21, 2025 | Baltimore Ravens

Ravens teammate makes Lamar Jackson Super Bowl guarantee after latest playoff loss

Jackson may officially become a three-time regular-season MVP Award winner next month, but he nevertheless routinely receives criticism for the fact that he has zero Super Bowl appearances on his resume.

January 20, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Steelers WR echoes bold suggestion for Mike Tomlin

The former Steeler echoed the takes previously offered about Tomlin.

January 20, 2025 | Indianapolis Colts

Are Colts worried about Anthony Richardson's latest injury issue?

Injuries have been a recurring issue for Richardson throughout his young career. Are the Colts concerned about his latest ailment?

January 20, 2025 | Miami Dolphins

Insider explains when Dolphins could trade WR Tyreek Hill this offseason

Hill generated headlines when he subbed himself out of Miami's regular-season finale against the New York Jets on Jan. 5 before he told reporters he was "out."

January 20, 2025 | Philadelphia Eagles

Nick Sirianni discusses 'connection' that led Eagles to NFC Championship Game vs. Commanders

Sirianni spoke about what's been a unique journey for everybody involved.

January 20, 2025 | Dallas Cowboys

Report details if Cowboys came close to re-signing Mike McCarthy this offseason

The Cowboys and McCarthy parted ways on Jan. 13 after five seasons together.

January 20, 2025 | Washington Commanders

Commanders' Dan Quinn says he's never seen a rookie like Jayden Daniels

Daniels has capped an impressive rookie season by leading the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game.

January 20, 2025 | NFL

Ravens defend Mark Andrews after costly miscues in playoff loss to Bills

Most notably, Andrews dropped a pass that hit him in the stomach on what should've become a game-tying two-point conversion play.

January 20, 2025 | NFL

What Super Bowl champions told Eagles' Saquon Barkley ahead of win over Rams

Barkley understood he'd spend Sunday's divisional-round playoff game running on a snow-covered field against an opponent focused on limiting his contributions out of the backfield.

January 20, 2025 | NFL

Lamar Jackson vents frustrations after Ravens' latest playoff heartbreak

Jackson understandably may spend some time wondering what could have been for this Ravens team had he not turned the ball over twice at Highmark Stadium.

January 20, 2025 | Los Angeles Rams

Rams' Matthew Stafford gives hint about future amid retirement chatter

Is Stafford thinking about hanging it up?

January 17, 2025 | NFL

Lions' Brian Branch discusses avoiding 'rat poison' ahead of playoff game

Brian Branch echoed one of Nick Saban's better-known phrases while discussing the divisional-round matchup between the Lions and Commanders.

January 17, 2025 | NFL

Former MVP shares prediction about European NFL division

The legendary QB offered a prediction about a European NFL division that has been rumored for years.

January 17, 2025 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Saquon Barkley defends Jalen Hurts amid criticism

Barkley left little doubt he and others in the locker room are confident Hurts can do whatever is needed to guide Philadelphia to more than just a home divisional-round victory over the Los Angeles Rams this coming Sunday afternoon.