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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

Are Vikings preparing to sit J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 game vs. Eagles?

Are the Vikings sticking with Carson Wentz for the time being?

Falcons HC repeats bold Bijan Robinson take after win over Bills

Robinson produced a superstar performance in Monday night's 24-14 win over the Bills that improved the Falcons to 3-2 on the season.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel offers stronger reaction to controversial Tua Tagovailoa comments about teammates

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa generated headlines when he called out teammates who have either failed to attend players-only meetings or were late for those meetings in recent weeks.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels addresses costly mistake in loss to Bears

That mistake gifted the Bears with a turnover and an opportunity to complete a drive that ended with Chicago's Jake Moody kicking a walk-off field goal as time expired.

Zac Taylor responds to Mike Tomlin's comments on Joe Flacco trade

Tomlin offered a blunt opinion of the trade between the Browns and the Bengals that sent Joe Flacco to Cincinnati.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin has strong feelings about Browns trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

The Browns made one of the more surprising in-season NFL trades in recent memory when they agreed to send veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Bengals for a 2026 fifth-round selection. 

Jets' Aaron Glenn explains Justin Fields decision after nightmare outing in loss to Broncos

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields passed for 45 yards and took nine sacks in New York's 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos, but he isn't losing his job just yet.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses rumor about dismissal from Titans

Vrabel is set to face his old team in Week 7 and addressed some rumors regarding the end of his tenure in Tennessee.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles explains how Baker Mayfield has reached 'another level' amid MVP chatter

Mayfield passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions to guide the Buccaneers to a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers that improved Tampa Bay to 5-1 on Sunday.

NFL coach, executive rip Jets' offseason decisions after 0-6 start to season

Things keep getting worse for the Jets, and everyone's noticing.

NFL executive shares big revelation about Eagles, A.J. Brown trade rumors

Rumors continue to swirl around Brown amid a disappointing start to the season for the Eagles offense.

Patriots' Drake Maye shows leadership via comments after win over Saints

Maye played like a true franchise QB as he guided New England to a 25-19 win at New Orleans that improved the Patriots to 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Why Joe Flacco is excited about what Bengals could accomplish despite loss to Packers

Flacco sounds encouraged despite losing to the Packers in his Bengals debut.

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses fiery Tua Tagovailoa comments about teammates

After the Miami Dolphins fell to 1-5 on the season via a 29-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) on Sunday, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa publicly called out teammates who have either failed to attend players-only meetings or were late for such conversations in recent weeks. 

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield addresses MVP talk after win over 49ers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield heard "MVP" chants from members of the Raymond James Stadium faithful in Week 6.

Browns' Myles Garrett sounds defeated amid latest losing season

Star pass-rusher Myles Garrett could've tried to force the Cleveland Browns to trade him during the offseason, but he instead inked a massive contract extension to stay in Cleveland. Is he regretting that decision?

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle roasts Cowboys after backing-up trash talk

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle warned the Dallas Cowboys, his former club, that they had "got to buckle up" ahead of the Week 6 game involving the teams at Carolina's Bank of America Stadium. Dowdle then torched the Cowboys for 239 scrimmage yards in a 30-27 win.

Joe Flacco reacts to surprising trade, addresses trying to save Bengals' season

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Flacco discussed the latest twist of what's become a unique season for the 40-year-old.

Browns HC makes surprising Shedeur Sanders decision for Steelers game

Head coach Kevin Stefanski delivered a bit of a curveball when he confirmed that rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will be Cleveland's QB2 behind starter Dillon Gabriel.

Jets defensive players took drastic step in attempt to save season

While speaking with reporters on Friday, pass-rusher Jermaine Johnson revealed that members of the Jets defense came together for a meeting before the club traveled to London.

Brian Burns addresses 'outside noise' hovering over Giants after Jaxson Dart's 'negativity' comments 

Following Thursday's victory, Brian Burns discussed whether or not he and others in the locker room were motivated by the fact that the hosts were betting underdogs by more than a touchdown heading into the contest. 

Breece Hall makes feelings on uncertain future clear amid Jets' 0-5 start

While speaking with reporters in London on Friday, Breece Hall clarified he'd like to stay with the Jets beyond the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline.

Giants teammates praise Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo after shocking win over Eagles

Following their victory over the Eagles, Giants players praised rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and first-year running back Cam Skattebo.

Derrick Henry sends message to Ravens teammates amid 1-4 start

Ravens running back Derrick Henry sent a message to his teammates regarding what the AFC North side can still accomplish moving forward.