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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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Jaylen Waddle reacts to Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers

On Thursday, Waddle addressed what seems to be the beginning of the end of an era for the Dolphins.

Mets' Clay Holmes seems puzzled by controversial offseason decisions

While speaking at a holiday event held at Citi Field on Thursday, Holmes spoke about the fact that closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Brandon Nimmo all have new MLB homes.

Cowboys' Dak Prescott sends defiant message to fans who want him to sit out rest of season

Prescott made it known on Thursday that he "absolutely" wants to start Dallas' final three games of the season.

Rams HC Sean McVay baffled by two-point replay ruling after 'TNF' loss to Seahawks

After the Rams fell to 11-4 on the season following the 38-37 overtime loss, McVay addressed the contest's most-discussed moment. 

Sam Darnold challenges Seahawks after dramatic 'TNF' win over Rams

After the game, the sometimes-mocked signal-caller seemed hesitant to take a significant victory lap while speaking with reporters.

Former NFL executive pours cold water on talk about Joe Burrow, Bengals offseason divorce

Burrow has attracted attention via recent comments he has made amid a lost season for just about everybody associated with the 4-10 Bengals.

Cowboys make Matt Eberflus change after Jerry Jones' comments

The Cowboys defense left much to be desired with its play in a second straight loss that torpedoed the club's playoff hopes.

Bill Belichick reportedly 'has upper-level personnel still fond of him' with these NFL teams

It sounds like at least some NFL clubs could want to speak with Bill Belichick once the ongoing regular season wraps up. 

Will George Pickens' antics, recent performances keep Cowboys from signing him to contract extension? 

The red flags that hovered over Pickens during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers have resurfaced over the past month.

Why MVP conversations only mean so much to Patriots QB Drake Maye

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye became a legitimate MVP candidate as the Patriots notched 10 straight victories to grab sole possession of first place in the AFC East standings.

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson would 'love' if he got this Christmas gift from Steelers' Aaron Rodgers

Hutchinson is preparing to meet a former division rival in a game with huge implications.

Tom Brady thinks he could do more than just follow Philip Rivers, return to NFL

Brady's well-known "TB12 Method" helped him remain in tremendous physical condition and continue playing at an MVP level into his 40s.

Chiefs' Gardner Minshew II sees Patrick Mahomes injury as an 'opportunity'

How Minshew plays through Week 18 could determine whether or not he is Kansas City's QB1 when springtime workouts get underway.

Dolphins' Quinn Ewers opens up about 'dream come true' after Tua Tagovailoa benching

Ewers was ultimately named Miami's QB1 for the Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.

Buccaneers' Mike Evans addresses painful end to historic streak

At the start of the 2025 campaign, Evans and Hall of Famer Jerry Rice were the only players in NFL history to record at least 1,000 receiving yards for a minimum of 11 seasons in a row.

Eagles players send warnings to NFL about offense after blowout win over Raiders

Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and his offense had come under fire after that unit produced lackluster results throughout the season. 

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles opens up about tirades after loss to Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles delivered expletive-laden rants inside the locker room and during a postgame news conference after his team fell to 7-7 via a 29-28 loss to the lowly Atlanta Falcons.

Dolphins' Zach Wilson seems puzzled by Quinn Ewers decision after Tua Tagovailoa benching

On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel benched veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to start rookie Quinn Ewers when the 6-8 Dolphins host the 4-10 Cincinnati Bengal. McDaniel's decision resulted in Ewers leapfrogging Zach Wilson on the Miami depth chart.

What Browns' Shedeur Sanders recently learned from Giants' Jameis Winston

Sanders revealed that he spoke with Winston "a couple weeks ago" after the veteran "threw for some crazy yards" during a contest. 

Bengals' Zac Taylor speaks candidly about job status amid Joe Burrow whispers

Things are not going well in Cincinnati. Is Taylor worried about his job?

Tua Tagovailoa reacts to being benched, possible end of Dolphins career

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers on Wednesday.

Packers DC shares bold prediction for how Micah Parsons will respond after brutal injury

Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley shared a bold prediction regarding how Parsons will respond to his 2025 campaign ending prematurely. 

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes targeting bold goal at start of injury rehab

Mahomes underwent successful surgery on Dec. 15 to repair the torn ACL and torn LCL that he suffered the previous day. 

Cowboys WR George Pickens sends new defiant message to critics

For the first time since immediately after he came under fire for his play in the Cowboys' Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions, Pickens met with media members on Wednesday. 

Steelers reportedly will be 'very lucky' to get T.J. Watt back anytime soon

The NFL community was shocked to learn last week that Watt was dealing with a partially collapsed lung after he went through "a dry needling treatment session" at the team's facility.