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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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Cowboys' George Pickens responds to controversial Mike Tomlin, Art Rooney II comments

While speaking during an introductory conference call, Pickens publicly responded to what Tomlin and Rooney had to say.

NFL insider debunks theory about Aaron Rodgers, Steelers situation

Is there a handshake deal already in place between Rodgers and the Steelers?

Giants GM made one last call to Titans about potential NFL Draft trade

By the night of April 24, NFL insiders and casual football fans understood that the Titans were going to make Miami's Cam Ward, the consensus best quarterback in his class, the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

What surprised Steelers insider about George Pickens trade to Cowboys

Steelers insider Gerry Dulac acknowledged what surprised him the most about the club's recent roster decisions.

NFC executive expands on how Browns' Shedeur Sanders bombed predraft process

One executive from an unnamed NFC team expanded on how Shedeur Sanders turned some clubs off leading up to the draft. 

Analyst criticizes Jets for questionable draft decision

ESPN's Aaron Schatz suggested the Jets should've at least taken a flyer on a quarterback during the draft's second or third day.

What history says about Shedeur Sanders' chances of winning Browns QB competition

What does history tell us about Sanders' path to becoming the Week 1 starting QB for the Browns?

Could Jimmy Garoppolo impact what 49ers have to pay Brock Purdy this offseason?

How does Garoppolo figure into the negotiations between Purdy and the 49ers?

Cameron Jordan shares how Saints teammates must embrace new HC Kellen Moore

Moore is preparing to lead an NFL training camp as a head coach for the first time. 

What reportedly concerned George Pickens before trade from Steelers to Cowboys

While Pickens didn't request a trade, it doesn't sound like he'll be particularly upset by the move either.

Juan Soto shares who has helped him the most amid slow start to Mets tenure

Soto addressed his transition to the Mets and his slow start to the season amid signs of a potential breakout.

Vikings HC addresses competition amid switch to J.J. McCarthy as starter

Will there be a true quarterback competition in Minnesota?

Former GM shares advice for Aaron Rodgers following Steelers' trade of George Pickens

Pittsburgh seems to be the only team seriously interested in signing Rodgers following the draft. 

Former Cowboys HC names 'key' to getting the best out of WR George Pickens

Will the Cowboys be able to harness Pickens' talent?

Insider expands on why Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders during draft

The Steelers were one of a handful of teams that had been linked to Sanders before ultimately deciding to pass on the polarizing prospect.

NFL executive rips Browns over Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders draft moves

The Browns trading up to take Sanders with the 144th pick after they grabbed Gabriel at selection No. 94 still had noteworthy members of the NFL community scratching their heads during the opening week of May. 

Would Jets have drafted Saints' Tyler Shough at pick No. 42?

The Saints made Shough the draft's 40th pick before the Jets could spend selection No. 42. 

Shedeur Sanders reportedly made big admission about Giants coaches

It appears Sanders did himself no favors via his chats with the Giants leading up to the draft. 

Insider explains why Browns could make Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett decision before 2025 season

It seems unlikely that Flacco, Pickett, 2025 third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-round selection Shedeur Sanders will all be on the Browns roster when the regular season gets underway in September. 

Does George Pickens trade mean Steelers have moved on from Aaron Rodgers?

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo addressed whether the club's trading of George Pickens shows that Aaron Rodgers won't join the organization ahead of the upcoming season. 

Was Tom Brady involved in Raiders' decision to pass on Shedeur Sanders during draft?

The Raiders took Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6, and later passed on Sanders multiple times before they ultimately grabbed developmental prospect Cam Miller out of North Dakota State at choice No. 215. 

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux offers advice for Abdul Carter

New York Giants rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter hasn't yet played a meaningful snap as a pro but has already received quite a bit of criticism.

Update shares when Saints could know if Derek Carr may be available for 2025 season

Carr confirmed in late April that he was dealing with a shoulder injury that could sideline him for at least part of the 2025 season.

Why Tommy DeVito may be stuck with Giants after drafting of Jaxson Dart

On Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic shared why DeVito may be stuck with the Giants for at least the next several months even though Big Blue also has veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the active roster.