Yardbarker

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

EXPERTISE:

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Insider shoots down common claim about 49ers trading Brandon Aiyuk

It is unknown whether Brandon Aiyuk will play for the 49ers in September without an extension, as he has staged a so-called hold-in throughout training camp. 

Insider hints 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk could snub Browns, Patriots for different team

Aiyuk has a fair amount of control about where he lands in a potential trade.

Giants' Malik Nabers already sparking memories of Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants made Malik Nabers the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft with the hope that he could prove to be the No. 1 wide receiver the club has lacked since it traded Odell Beckham Jr.

Reporter names 'most motivated team' to land 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk in trade

There are a lot of moving parts to any potential Aiyuk trade, but is one team pushing harder than the rest?

Packers HC explains surprising preseason participation plan

Conventional wisdom dictates that the Green Bay Packers would want to protect quarterback Jordan Love through the preseason after Love signed a four-year, $220M deal this summer.

Insider explains Vikings' Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy depth chart decisions

Some eyebrows were raised when the Vikings' first unofficial depth chart was released on Tuesday.

Why Steelers reportedly won't trade for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Shortly after Aiyuk was linked with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on Monday night, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers "effectively no longer are an option" for the 26-year-old.

Insider addresses training-camp struggles of Patriots' Drake Maye

NFL and Patriots insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated recently shared why New England isn't panicking about Drake Maye yet.

Legendary insider shares concerns about future of NFL

Legendary media personality Peter King retired as a full-time NFL insider this past winter but remains passionate about the league and the overall state of the sport.

Broncos' Sean Payton discusses when Bo Nix will start

Payton updated Nix's progress and the state of the team's quarterback competition.

Giants legend has preseason warning for Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones publicly campaigned to play in the Giants' preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. Giants legend and NFL analyst Tiki Barber isn't a fan of such a plan.

Kyle Shanahan shares why Brock Purdy is perfect for 49ers

Shanahan discussed his quarterback, who continues to draw polarizing assessments from the NFL world.

Steelers' Justin Fields closing gap in competition with Russell Wilson

It's now become clear that the minor calf injury that has slowed veteran Russell Wilson during training camp has opened the door for Justin Fields to possibly win the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting job.

Saquon Barkley explains mantra for first season with Eagles

Barkley shared his approach to his first season with a team besides the Giants.

Giants' Brian Burns reacts to Daniel Jones participating in joint-practice fight

Burns spoke with reporters after Jones participated in a bit of a fracas during Monday's joint practice with the Detroit Lions ahead of Thursday's preseason game between the clubs at MetLife Stadium.

Miles Sanders shares how Panthers have grown after difficult 2023 season

The Carolina Panthers endured quite a difficult 2023 season that included the November firing of head coach Frank Reich and the club finishing the campaign with a 2-15 record. Sanders addressed how things have changed heading into a new season.

NFL scout makes huge prediction about Falcons' Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons' quarterback room continues to provide plenty of intrigue.

Colts' Anthony Richardson discusses improving after rough rookie season

Richardson discussed his progress after a rookie season that was cut short by injury.

Giants legend Eli Manning discusses Hall of Fame candidacy

While he was never considered to be the NFL's best overall quarterback, he holds just about every significant career passing record in Giants history and famously earned Most Valuable Player Award honors for New York's Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI victories

Rob Gronkowski makes bold prediction about Tom Brady's broadcasting career

During a recent appearance on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, Gronkowski offered a bold prediction about what Brady will and won't be as a commentator.

49ers' Brock Purdy addresses concerns over training camp struggles

Purdy spoke openly with reporters about making mistakes now before the games begin to matter next month.

Insider shares how Colts' Anthony Richardson has improved from rookie year

Richardson will look to bounce back from an abbreviated rookie campaign.

Jayden Daniels trusting Commanders' approach to starting job

The Washington Commanders are seemingly in "no rush" to name rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback, but it sounds like the rookie isn't at odds with the team's approach.

How Steelers' Justin Fields has 'surprised' HC Mike Tomlin

Russell Wilson is still considered the favorite to begin the season as QB1 in Pittsburgh, but it sounds like Fields is making an impression as well.

How Aaron Rodgers is like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady in training camp

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has raised eyebrows this summer by vocally and publicly displaying his frustration whenever offensive mistakes are made during training camp practices.