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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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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.

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.