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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

Browns insider shares draft theory about Shedeur Sanders, Giants

The top of the draft and the fate of the perceived two best quarterbacks in the draft continue to generate speculation.

Mets fans respond to comments from Steve Cohen about poor 2024 attendance

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen generated headlines when he somewhat controversially complained about the fact that his team finished the 2024 regular season ranked 17th in MLB in average home attendance.

Analyst, insider address Steelers' reported Justin Fields, Russell Wilson preference

Both Fields and Wilson are set to become free agents when the new league year opens on March 12.

Pete Alonso addresses support he received from fans before re-signing with Mets

Alonso accepted a contract that guaranteed the slugger $54M over two years and included an opt-out after the upcoming season. 

Aidan Hutchinson discusses Browns' Myles Garrett possibly joining Lions

Garrett went public with his request to be traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender in early February.

NFL insider addresses if Aaron Rodgers 'was begging' to stay with Jets

Recently hired Jets GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn informed Rodgers they'd be moving on from the veteran quarterback this offseason.

Analyst thinks Steelers could get top QB prospect in 2025 NFL Draft

Could the Steelers wind up with one of the top QB prospects in the 2025 draft?

Rams reportedly make Matthew Stafford intentions clear amid trade talk

Don't expect Matthew Stafford to be sporting a new uniform anytime soon.

Reporter links Seahawks' Tyler Lockett with AFC West team, NFC East club

There's a chance Lockett could soon become a salary-cap casualty.

Insider names 'only reasonable way' 49ers, Deebo Samuel saga will end

What will the conclusion to the Samuel saga look like?

Former NFL executive addresses popular Steelers, Aaron Rodgers narrative

It's been insisted throughout the offseason that the club will not pursue Rodgers because he "doesn’t feel like a fit" for a team that features run-first leaders in HC Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith.

Browns' Greg Newsome II addresses Myles Garrett trade request

Another Browns player has weighed in on Garrett's trade request.

Insider addresses if Titans could emulate Falcons' QB moves from 2024 offseason

The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in free agency last offseason and spent pick No. 8 of last year's draft on his eventual replacement.

Insider explains if Ravens could try to trade Mark Andrews this offseason

Andrews suffered a left ankle injury in November 2023 and then endured a slow start to this past campaign before he eventually looked like his old self.

What Mets' Edwin Diaz learned amid tumultuous 2024 season

Diaz was arguably the league's most dominant closer when he earned 2022 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award honors.

Former QB explains how Steelers should handle Russell Wilson, Justin Fields situation

Former NFL signal-caller Brady Quinn explained why the Steelers should run it back with Russell Wilson or Justin Fields atop the depth chart. 

Vikings legend shares wild Aaron Rodgers idea amid QB uncertainty

Should the Vikings take a look at Rodgers?

Francisco Lindor explains how Steve Cohen 'matches' energy of Mets players

Lindor spoke about how Cohen's willingness to splash cash on rosters impacts players beyond just their bank accounts. 

Giants icon rips club over letting Saquon Barkley go to Eagles

Stop us if you've heard this before: A Giants icon has criticized the team for letting Saquon Barkley go to the Eagles.

Mets' Steve Cohen puts MLB on notice with Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headed toward free agency

Guerrero reaches free agency shortly after the 2025 World Series concludes. 

Trevor Lawrence names needed change Liam Coen is bringing Jaguars

The Jaguars notched a playoff win in January 2023 and started the subsequent campaign with eight victories over 11 games. However, Jacksonville then went 5-18 across the following 23 contests.

Do stats show Jets' Aaron Rodgers is right QB for 2025 Steelers?

ESPN's Bill Barnwell offered a different perspective on how Aaron Rodgers could fit with the Steelers for at least the 2025 season. 

Why insider thinks Steelers QB is good fit for Giants

The Giants will almost certainly acquire a veteran QB shortly after the new league year opens on March 12 as GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll prepare for what will be a must-win season regarding their futures with the organization. 

Will Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impact Pete Alonso's second contract year with Mets?

Guerrero and the Toronto Blue Jays failed to come to terms on a contract extension before Guerrero's self-imposed Monday deadline for such a deal.

Reporter discusses why Steelers could pick Justin Fields over Russell Wilson this offseason

Pittsburgh went 4-2 with Fields in the lineup as Wilson spent the 2024 campaign's first six weeks recovering from a lingering calf issue.