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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

Insider suggests Steelers could still be in Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes

Aiyuk will likely either play for the 49ers this season or finalize a summer move to the Steelers amid his desire for a contract extension.

Dolphins star shares huge Tua Tagovailoa prediction after extension

Tagovailoa has already shown he can produce MVP-caliber numbers across an entire campaign when he stays healthy.

Garrett Wilson sounds confident Jets offense will thrive with Aaron Rodgers

Wilson sounds excited about what the Jets offense can achieve with Rodgers back in the lineup beginning with the Week 1 "Monday Night Football" matchup at the 49ers on Sept. 9.

Reporter shares if Brandon Aiyuk wants to stay with 49ers

Aiyuk is still looking for a lucrative extension while in the final year of his rookie contract.

What Vikings' Sam Darnold learned from 49ers coaches, Brock Purdy

Darnold signed a one-year contract with the 49ers in March 2023 and later won San Francisco's QB2 job over 2021 first-round draft choice Trey Lance.

How Jordan Love impressed Packers after rough start to 2023 season

Jordan Love's performances in the Packers' 48-32 wild-card playoff win at the Cowboys and in the narrow 24-21 divisional-round loss at the 49ers convinced team brass that the Packers had a franchise player at the sport's most important position.

Insider updates prediction about 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk contract standoff

Dianna Russini, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi of The Athletic reported ahead of the weekend that the San Francisco 49ers had "re-opened up contract discussions with Brandon Aiyuk and his agent."

Lions' Jared Goff shares massive praise for Dan Campbell

The two guided Detroit to wins across 20 of its last 27 regular-season contests and to the NFC Championship Game this past January.

Reporter predicts if Cowboys will sign Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb before season

The unsettled futures of quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb are casting massive shadows over the Dallas Cowboys, as both players remain on track to reach free agency following the upcoming season.

Vikings HC discusses letting J.J. McCarthy develop as a backup

McCarthy tossed touchdown passes of 45 and 33 yards in the 24-23 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday.

Are Giants worried Malik Nabers could cause headaches as rookie?

The young Giants WR is known for his passion as well as his skills.

What Mets hope to 'protect' after Mariners sweep

The Mets are well aware of what they need to do as their quest to make the playoffs continues.

Reporter shares how Cowboys view Trey Lance after preseason debut

Some have openly wondered throughout the summer if Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could view quarterback Trey Lance as a future replacement for starter Dak Prescott as Prescott remains on track to reach free agency after the 2024 season.

Raiders' Antonio Pierce has timeline for naming starting QB

2023 fourth-round draft pick Aidan O'Connell and journeyman Gardner Minshew are in the ongoing competition for the starting quarterback job.

Former NFL coach makes shocking claim about 2023 Eagles

Multiple reports published this summer detailed alleged issues between head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts that impacted the Philadelphia Eagles as the club experienced a brutal collapse late last season.

Jason Kelce shares fear about debut season as broadcaster

Jason Kelce's Hall of Fame-worthy career isn't keeping him from dealing with some butterflies as he prepares for his first season working as part of ESPN’s NFL coverage.

49ers star offers gloomy take regarding Brandon Aiyuk saga

The 49ers star tight end didn't sound optimistic while speaking with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic about Aiyuk's short-term future.

Insider reveals how Stefon Diggs is different with Texans

It's still early into Diggs' latest football-related marriage, but things seem to be going well for everyone involved.

Cardinals HC shares bold Kyler Murray prediction

It's clear the Cardinals HC is confident in his QB.

Raiders HC shares harsh reality about Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew competition

During a recent conversation with Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce didn't offer the most promising preview of what's to come.

Reporter expands on why J.J. McCarthy trails Sam Darnold in Vikings QB competition

ESPN's Kevin Seifert suggested that Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is in no hurry to play J.J. McCarthy against live defenses in meaningful games.

Insider shares Cowboys' thoughts on signing Dak Prescott to extension

Jerry Jones attracted considerable attention when he said he had "no urgency" to sign a contract extension with CeeDee Lamb amid his holdout. Jones feels at least somewhat differently about Dak Prescott.

Mets' Pete Alonso confident two-HR game can help him get going offensively

Pete Alonso hit a pair of home runs in New York's 9-1 win at the Rockies on Thursday, and he suggested after the victory he "for sure" can get hot coming off those swings.

Jets star offers big endorsement of Commanders' Jayden Daniels

It sounds like Jets star cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner believes Jayden Daniels is ready for live action in meaningful games following Thursday's joint practice between New York and Washington.

How Justin Fields has surprised Steelers reporter with more than athleticism

Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested Justin Fields has improved at least one aspect of his game from where he was this past January.