PFT Live with Mike Florio

(04:30)  Report: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will visit Raiders next week (11:00) Mark Davis: “We've had that position before, and it didn't work out. So there's no magic bullet there, but it's a great opportunity to get a great player.” (15:26) Packers HC Matt LaFleur: “If I’m being honest about it, I think there were some guys that were upset about roles last year, and I think that took a toll on our football team.” (27:00) Which NFC North head coach is under the most pressure in 2026? (34:00)  NFL offers guaranteed training fees to potential replacement referees  (39:30) Collective Bargaining Agreement between NFL, NFLRA expires on May 31 (41:15) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Rooney Rule will remain (49:37) Falcons unveil new uniforms for 2026 seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(14:51) Raiders will sign QB Kirk Cousins (26:45) Rams, Cardinals were interested in signing Cousins as a backup QB (28:30) Who starts Week 1 for Raiders: Cousins or Mendoza?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Rams WR Puka Nacua entered rehab in March (09:25) New report peels back the curtain on Eagles’ dysfunction (14:00) Is Jalen Hurts to be blamed for Eagles dysfunction? (23:51) Roger Goodell: Our No. 1 objective is to improve officiating (28:30) NFLPA, NFLRA executive directors met on Tuesday (34:17) Simms 2026 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings (43:12) Kyle Shanahan: Rams lobbied to move home game against 49ers to Australia (48:34) Bears stadium decision expected by “late spring, early summer” (52:19) Bears have pending appeal on Ian Cunningham draft-pick decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:26) Broncos emerge as a potential option for Aaron Rodgers (43:18) Art Rooney II expects to know whether Aaron Rodgers will return “before the draft”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(4:10) Are Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers? (16:00) Roger Goodell: The Rooney Rule isn’t going anywhere (22:15) When will NFL move to 18 games? (29:15) Jerry Jones tries to get George Pickens to ditch his agent (33:25) Former official sues NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:30) Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones talks about George Pickens contract (19:00) Seattle Seahawks on 2026 Hard Knocks and Patriots on for 2027  (27:00) NFL launching the Pro Flag Football League (31:30) Ravens President Sashi Brown on Max Crosby Trade (44:56) Competition Committee approves rule changes  (54:40) NFL Owners expand behavioral and mental health services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:30) NFL Head Coach Group Photo (6:15) Rooney Rule and Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: "Work needs to be done." (21:20) NFL Announces Super Bowl LXVIII will be in Las Vegas (32:00) Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Patriots Owner Robert Kraft affirm support for an 18-game season (37:09) NFL looks to exempt Friday Games from its limit of two "Short Weeks."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Browns withdrew proposal to trade picks 5 years out (08:00) Florida attorney general “demands” the NFL suspend the Rooney Rule (09:15) Steelers owner Art Rooney II on Rooney Rule: “The environment has changed” (20:52) Florida AG gives NFL until May 1 to no longer enforce Rooney Rule (22:45) Browns GM Andrew Berry: “Myles is a career Brown. He is one of the faces of our organization. I think we’ve been very clear both past and present in terms our feelings” (35:55) Eagles and Patriots will hold joint practice during training camp (38:31) 49ers conduct tests around electrical substation near Levi’s Stadium and practice facility (41:00) 49ers HC Kyle Shahanan: Hopefully they can get something for WR Brandon AiyukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:52) NFL Owners Meetings begin in Phoenix (04:47) Sean McVay: I’d love to have Kirk Cousins if things don’t work out with Jimmy Garoppolo (12:10) Report: NFL plans to start hiring replacement officials in May if unable to reach new contract with referees union (28:00) NFL Referees Association accuses NFL of spreading “false and misleading” information regarding negotiations (35:35) Eagles GM Howie Roseman on WR A.J. Brown trade talks: “A.J. Brown is a member of the Eagles.” (42:37) Falcons President Matt Ryan joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Jaxon Smith-Njigba: "The only thing better than one Super Bowl is two. So just working to get there, whatever my team needs from me, I make sure I get it done.” (04:40) Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald on Smith-Njigba: “He's a foundational piece, he's a cornerstone of our team.” (13:16) Bills are early favorites to win AFC East (20:10)  Florida attorney general “demands” the NFL suspend the Rooney Rule (42:18) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on tanking: “We are going to fix it - full stop.” (48:05) Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin challenging Bears QB Caleb Williams copyright claim of "Iceman"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(11:30) Tom Brady on the idea of coming out of retirement: “I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much.” (16:30) NFL rules would require Brady to sell his stake in the team before he could become an active playerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) CBA talks between NFL & NFLRA hit standstill  (08:50) NFL EVP Jeff Miller: "We want the best officials on the field and we want greater accountability, greater performance” (17:30) NFL Referees Association accuses league of sending empty suits to negotiations (21:43) 97.1 radio host Mike Valenti: “Someone who covers the team told me that this was the first offseason there are definite differences of opinions in roster construction between Dan and Brad.” (24:30) Brad Holmes says he and Dan Campbell are in “total lockstep” on offseason plan (33:00) Simms 2026 NFL Draft LB ranks  (49:30) Seahawks to kick off 2026 season on Wednesday, September 9; 49ers-Rams to face off Thursday, September 10 in Melbourne (52:20) Report: Owners expected to approve Las Vegas to host Super Bowl LXIII (52:55) Patrick Mahomes posts throwing video 3 months after torn ACL and LCL in left kneeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:51) Joe Flacco returns to the Bengals on one-year deal (35:30) Who had the better playing career - Joe Flacco or Matt Ryan? (39:42) Joe Flacco on not being signed to a starting job: “Teams are dumb for not having me be that guy”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report:  Ravens were concerned about a “degenerative issue” in Maxx Crosby’s knee (08:20) Report: Cowboys made 3 different offers for Maxx Crosby (10:25) Report: Teams continue to call Raiders regarding Crosby availability via trade  (14:35) Competition committee proposes expanded league officials’ assistance in case of NFLRA work stoppage (23:06) 3 of the proposed rule changes deal with kickoffs (33:27) NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter gives first interview since being elected (47:33) Report: Rams WR Puka Nacua accused of biting a woman multiple timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(06:53) Tua Tagovailoa: “Last year was not the best year for me, I'm looking for a fresh start. I think the best football is still ahead of me." (13:17) Tua Tagovailoa: "You can never foreshadow what the future is going to look like... I went through all the protocol & everything came out good." (28:56) Tua Tagovailoa on Falcons offense: “You’ve got a good line, you’ve got Kyle Pitts, you’ve got Bijan Robinson, you’ve got Drake London. I’m excited to be able to use those weapons.” (41:54) Falcons sign RB Brian Robinson Jr. to 1 year dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Mike McCarthy on Aaron Rodgers: “It’s really cool to see Aaron at 42, a young man at 22 with all that he's accomplished…. I think he’s in a really good place.” (10:00)  Michael Pittman Jr.: “I think that he wants to play. Just knowing Aaron prior to this, I just think he's gonna try and play as long as he can." (19:56) Simms’ 2026 Draft WR Rankings (34:22) Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs early favorite to win Offensive Player of the Year  (39:38) TRIVIA: 2 players have won AP OPOY in back to back seasons.  Both players actually did it 3 times in a row… Name them (42:17) Senate introduces bipartisan bill that would ban sports betting on prediction markets  (50:55) Patriots release QB Joshua Dobbs; QB Tommy DeVito becomes backup to Drake MayeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:39) Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agree to 4-year, $168.6M extension (26:00) What does Smith-Njigba’s new deal mean for WR George Pickens and WR Puka Nacua?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Tom Brady on being more involved with Raiders in 2026 (20:46) Giants RB Cam Skattebo apologizes for his comments about CTE and asthma (32:23) Giants EDGE Abdul Carter switches jersey number to 3 (35:13)  Ravens have highest betting win total (11.5) according to DraftKings (38:12) Ravens 2026 non division opponents (40:07) Chiefs 2026 non division opponents (47:35) 49ers decline to exercise $10m option on LT Trent Williams contract (48:55) Seahawks exercise 5th year options on WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and CB Devon Witherspoon (54:54) Report: Giants valuation is $10.8B based on proposed transfer of equity held by Steve TischSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(05:09) Team USA dominates pair of teams with NFL stars in flag football exhibition (29:03) Joe Burrow: “I’ve always wanted to play in the Olympics. I’ve never necessarily played an Olympic sport before, so when this got announced, I was pretty excited about it.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30)  Vikings sign QB Carson Wentz to 1-year deal (29:41) Patriots follow up record 2025 Free Agent spending spree with active 2026  (35:40) Should Patriots trade for Eagles WR A.J. Brown? (42:11) Drew Rosenhaus says WR Tyreek Hill is on track to be healthy by start of 2026 regular season, wants to sign with a contender; Which Super Bowl contender should sign him? (46:14) Oregon QB Dante Moore reveals mental health struggles, asks governor for more state resources (51:00) Former NFL WR A.J. Green calls for NFL to provide better mental health care  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:35) NFL blames replacement officials plan on NFL Referees AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) NFL announces 2026 proposals from Steelers and Browns (09:00) Rams withdrew proposals arising from two-point play in Seattle (15:40) Panthers trade QB Andy Dalton to the Eagles (25:33) Simms Top 7 Running Backs (44:16) Caleb Williams seeks trademark protection for “Iceman”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:21) Bucs GM Jason Licht on Mike Evans: I think he wanted a new challenge (20:00) Jason Licht: Bucs made Mike Evans “a significantly higher offer” than 49ers (27:30) Report: Dolphins tell inquiring teams De’Von Achane is not available (40:00) PFT: NFL has begun process of identifying potential replacement officialsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30)  Maxx Crosby speaks for first time since trade to Ravens was called off (19:03) Maxx Crosby on what Dr. ElAttrache said to him: “‘Don't listen to any of that s–t…. Your knee is great. You're exactly where you're supposed to be or even ahead of schedule." (23:36) Maxx Crosby: “S—t happens for a reason… I wasn’t supposed to be in Baltimore and that’s it…. I’m meant to be a Raider.” (33:10) NFLPA elects JC Tretter as Executive Director (43:33) Hall of Fame S/CB Rod Woodson on Aaron Rodgers: “ If he's gonna play, say he's gonna play, he's gonna come back. And the team shouldn't wait for Aaron Rodgers. They need to move forward." (48:15) Rod Woodson: “They should've taken Jaxson Dart. He fell to them. It was the best opportunity for them to take that quarterback who has that swag, kinda fit into that Steeler mold." (51:30) Report: Seahawks will open 2026 season at home on Wednesday September 9 (53:46) Ravens QB Lamar Jackson adds boxing to his offseason workoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(08:50) Dolphins trade WR Jaylen Waddle to Broncos (44:40) What does the Jaylen Waddle trade mean for Broncos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02:45 – Dolphins trade Jaylen Waddle to Broncos 08:55 – Troy Aikman plans to continue to work with the Dolphins “in some capacity” 15:50 – Ed Policy fears impact of new NFL economics on Packers’ ability to compete 24:00 – How would an 18-game season work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Simms QB Draft Rankings (19:30) Carolina Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips: "I think that I still have room to grow, obviously as a pass rusher, and just turning all that disruption into production.” (29:05) Jerry Jones: “Had we played a lick of defense last year, we would’ve had ourselves, I think, a real playoff run.” (37:20) 49ers sign WR Christian Kirk to 1 year, $6M contract (44:23) Texans revise RB David Montgomery’s contract (48:00) CB Darius Slay announces retirement after 13 seasons    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:50) USC asked Matt Leinart to unretire his jersey for a recruit. Leinart: “Absolutely F-ing not” (11:15) Titans reveal new logo (18:32) Jets trade QB Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 6th round pick (45:30) Raiders traded QB Geno Smith to Jets last week (51:30) Geno Smith: “Although it didn’t go exactly as planned, somehow, someway, we got back here. And I’m eager to make things right if I can.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Trey Hendrickson: “If you can't get excited to play here, you have to check your pulse.” (04:00) Trey Hendrickson: "I'm in a win-now window. This opportunity to hoist the Lombardi Trophy… build something from the ground up is an amazing opportunity.” (20:02) Falcons GM Ian Cunningham: "For Tua, coming in here, he knows he's coming in to compete, just like Michael [Penix] knows that he's coming in to compete." (26:28) More intriguing QB1 battle: Vikings or Falcons? (31:13) Titans release CB L’Jarius Sneed (34:00) Panthers sign T Rasheed Walker to 1 year deal (39:00) Washington state legislature is proposing a 9.9% “millionaires tax” (40:00) Seahawks GM John Schneider on “millionaire tax”: “I think it is for all the pro teams here in town. It’s always been a huge attraction, especially competing with the California teams. It’s been a big deal for us. So it’s going to sting, from a recruiting standpoint and what that looks like. . . . It’s going to sting, no question about it.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:14) PFT: Multiple league sources feel an A.J. Brown trade is inevitable (29:50) PFT: As Rams considered trading for Eagles WR A.J. Brown, they explored trading WR Davante Adams  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Mike Evans: The 49ers: “were one piece away… “I feel like I am that piece.” (10:35) NFL’s Accelerator program returns after 1-year hiatus (23:30) PFT: Daniel Jones' new contract could be a blueprint for QBs Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold (26:48) Falcons ER James Pearce charged with 3 felonies, misdemeanor in incident involving WNBA star Rickea JacksonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(04:30) Ravens backed out of trade agreement for DE Maxx Crosby reportedly for medical reasons (33:00) Jerry Jones on if Cowboys are still interested in Maxx Crosby: "I don't anticipate it, I don't want to rule anything out (34:35) Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray to 1-year, $1.3M contractSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Colts, QB Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100M (09:45) Free Agent QB Kyler Murray will visit Vikings on Thursday (20:00) Cowboys trade DT Osa Odighizuwa to 49ers for 2026 3rd round pick (92nd overall) (28:37) Report: NFL is considering adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to 2026 schedule (35:32)  Bills sign DE Bradley Chubb to 3-year, $43.5M deal (36:25) Patriots sign S Kevin Byard to 1-year dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:48) Ravens GM Eric DeCosta addresses media for first time since called off Maxx Crosby trade (34:08) Raiders DE Maxx Crosby on social media: Everything happens for a reason. Believe nothing you hear & half of what you see. I’m a Raider. (44:51) DeCosta on having plans to sign both Trey Hendrickson and Crosby (53:10) Ravens exercise right to restructure QB Lamar Jackson’s contract See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(04:50) Raiders trade QB Geno Smith to Jets (16:12) 2026 Quarterback Free Agent Market - which is the next domino to fall? (24:08) Former Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson remains unsigned (update later in show) (32:04) Lions will sign RB Isiah Pacheco to 1 year deal (35:03) Commanders will sign LB Leo Chenal to 3-year deal (36:41) Patriots will sign WR Romeo Doubs to 4-year deal (39:56) Report: Colts, QB Daniel Jones optimistic about reaching new deal today (41:25) Report: Ravens sign DE Trey Hendrickson to 4-year dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:46) Ravens have backed out of trade agreement for DE Maxx Crosby reportedly for medical reasonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:40 – Raiders trade Geno Smith to the Jets 06:15 – Romeo Doubs agrees to four-year deal with Patriots 08:40 – Will the Eagles trade A.J. Brown? 11:45 – Sunday Ticket appeal moves forwardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) 49ers sign WR Mike Evans to 3-year deal (08:30) Colts re-sign WR Alec Pierce to 4-year deal (16:32) NFL denies Bears compensatory draft picks (22:14) Colts trade WR Michael Pittman, Jr. to Steelers (25:30) Steelers sign RB Rico Dowdle (35:50)  Chiefs will sign RB Kenneth Walker II to 3-year deal (41:30) Chiefs will re-sign TE Travis Kelce to 1-year, $12M contract (43:55) Giants sign TE Isaiah Likely to 3-year deal (45:50) Saints will sign RB Travis Etienne and G David Edwards (48:48) Titans agree to terms with 8 new players (52:56) Best available free agentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(12:42) Panthers sign LB Devin Lloyd to 3-year contract (15:50) Panthers sign DE Jaelan Phillips to 4-year deal (19:15) Dolphins sign QB Malik Willis to 3-year deal (34:20) Raiders sign C Tyler Linderbaum to 3-year dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Rams, CB Trent McDuffie agree to 4-year, $124M extension (05:20) Dolphins will release QB Tua Tagovailoa  (17:17) Report: TE Travis Kelce likely to play in 2026 (26:53) Eagles DT Jordan Davis agrees to 3-year contract extension (28:00) Report: Eagles have "received" trade calls about DT Jalen Carter (30:42) Chargers, Khalil Mack agree to 1-year, $18M contractSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.