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PFT Live with Mike Florio

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Mike Florio & Chris Simms discuss the biggest NFL stories with honesty, candor, and authenticity.

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United States

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Mike Florio & Chris Simms discuss the biggest NFL stories with honesty, candor, and authenticity.

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English


Episodes
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NFL wins appeal of collusion ruling + Roger Goodell on Australia game (4/13 Hour 2)

4/13/2026
(00:30) Report: Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. involved in fatal car accident in 2024 (12:10) NFL wins appeal of collusion ruling from NFLPA grievance filing (27:35) 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on 49ers game in Melbourne, Australia: “I'm going to do what our science tells us to do and try not to think about it all offseason… but I'll embrace it once it gets going” (29:00) Roger Goodell: “Coaches have a focus on winning… Coach Shanahan is enthusiastic and a great football coach, but also someone who truly understands the importance of expanding our game globally.” (34:30) Falcons exercise 5th year option on RB Bijan Robinson (39:10) Report: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attended NFL/NFL Referees Association bargaining session last week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:53

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Fallout from Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal (4/13 Hour 1)

4/13/2026
(10:05) The Athletic is investigating reporter Dianna Russini after photos released with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel (1:01:30) Report: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel will not attend Patriots pre-draft press conferences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:07

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Texans exercise 5th year options on C.J. Stroud & Will Anderson, Jr. (4/10 Hour 2)

4/10/2026
(00:30) Department of Justice investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practice (09:38) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini say photos of the two at an Arizona resort are misleading (34:12) Report: Texans exercise 5th year options on QB C.J. Stroud, DE Will Anderson (42:36) Jaguars GM James Gladstone on CB/WR Travis Hunter: “He’ll be, for all intents and purposes, a limited participant throughout the offseason program with eyes on return to play at full tick in training camp.” (43:48) Should Jaguars stick with Hunter playing both ways? (47:41) Giants OC Matt Nagy: “I know how much respect that Jaxson has for Patrick… but we've also made it clear, you have to be Jaxson Dart. He's going to do that." (52:48) 16 players invited to attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:51

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Questions surround Department of Justice's investigation of NFL (4/10 Hour 1)

4/10/2026
(14:36) Department of Justice investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:59

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Browns HC Todd Monken on Myles Garrett + Chris Simms reveals 2026 NFL Draft CB & S Rankings (4/9 Hour 2)

4/9/2026
(00:30) Todd Monken on missing coaches’ photo at annual meeting: “You bet your a** it was disappointing” (13:15) Todd Monken on 1st team reps at Browns QB: "There's enough there [to like] all three" (19:09) Todd Monken: "Myles Garrett will be ready. I'm not worried about him" (29:38) Simms 2026 Draft CB Rankings; How many SEC players will be drafted in the top 10? (44:39) PFT Live Trivia: Who was the 1st SEC player drafted in 2006 (at #11)? (46:23) Simms 2026 Draft S Rankings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:01

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Kirk Cousins on Fernando Mendoza: "The best player needs to play" (4/9 Hour 1)

4/9/2026
(29:58) Kirk Cousins: “The best player needs to play. If that's not me, I don't want to be out there” (42:12) Klint Kubiak on rookie QBs: "Ideally you don't want him to start from Day 1" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:48

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PFT PM: Fernando Mendoza won't attend Draft + Future of NFL media deals

4/8/2026
1:50 – Fernando Mendoza will not attend Draft 8:15 – NFL antitrust exemption under attack 15:40 – NFL’s next media deals 21:00 – The push for 18 games 23:35 – Mike Vrabel calls photos "laughable" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:00

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Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley on QB Malik Willis + Which QBs will take big jump in 2026? (4/8 Hour 2)

4/8/2026
(00:30) Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley on Troy Aikman: “I think right now Troy has been a good sounding board.” (16:00) RB De’Von Achane did not report to first day of voluntary workouts (20:30) Jeff Hafley on QB Malik Willis: “Don’t change who you are. Don’t put any extra pressure on yourself. You’ve earned the right to be here and have this opportunity." (27:40) Jaguars HC Liam Coen on QB Trevor Lawrence: “There is so much room to continue to improve, and I think that’s what we’re excited about attacking.” (31:20) Take Your Pick: QBs poised to take a big jump in 2026 (46:30) Report: Falcons TE Kyle Pitts signs franchise tender, will report to team’s voluntary offseason workouts (52:56) Report: Tom Brady was at Raiders facility for first day of voluntary offseason workouts (1:01:13) Australian fans frustrated by high prices, lack of access to tickets for 1st NFL game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:53

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Giants HC John Harbaugh on Dexter Lawrence trade request (4/8 Hour 1)

4/8/2026
(13:22) Giants begin voluntary offseason workouts without DT Dexter Lawrence (15:37) Giants HC John Harbaugh: “We want Dexter here, I believe Dexter wants to be here. That’s a good formula, but there’s business involved.” (33:06) John Harbaugh: “I’m thinking about getting (Kayvon Thibodeaux) plugged into our defense and getting him rolling. You want to talk about is he a trade possibility? Everybody’s tradable. Everybody.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:01

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Lamar Jackson reports for voluntary workouts + How long will Baker Mayfield remain a Buc? (4/7 Hour 2)

4/7/2026
(00:30) Ravens OC Declan Doyle: “If you want to say that you’re going to win a championship… those are your goals and your expectations — certainly that’s going to take work.” (02:20) Ravens QB Lamar Jackson reports for first day of voluntary workouts (22:34) Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield: Entering final year of 3-year, $100M contract extension (30:40) Lavonte David: “"I'm telling you, Baker was going through a lot. Baker had a lot of injuries that you didn't expect a quarterback to play through.” (41:18) Chiefs acquired QB Justin Fields via trade with Jets (50:25) Former Colts QB Andrew Luck refutes former teammate's claim that GM Chris Ballard influenced his decision to retire (55:32) Vikings will not begin GM search until after NFL Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:43

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Giants DT Dexter Lawrence requests trade (4/7 Hour 1)

4/7/2026
(00:30) Report: Giants DT Dexter Lawrence requests trade, will not attend offseason workout program See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:22

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Is QB Jalen Hurts to blame for Eagles dysfunction? + Which Raiders QB will start Week 1? (4/6 Hour 2)

4/6/2026
(00:30) Report: Dysfunction within Eagles organization focused on QB Jalen Hurts (15:24) Jeff McLane: “The only way to get to him [Hurts] is through the media or social media or those of us reporting on the team. And that’s what’s happening now.” (17:50) Lavonte David: “Jalen Hurts was never a guy we were worried about.” (26:35) Jaguars, DE Travon Walker agree to 4 year, $110M contract (37:00) Raiders will sign QB Kirk Cousins (39:00) Who starts Week 1 for Raiders: Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza? (47:00) Chiefs WR Rashee Rice will not face discipline for violating NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy over domestic violence allegations (50:30) Rice is scheduled to go to trial for 2024 street-racing incident in June (51:34) NFL denies Bears’ appeal for compensatory picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:07

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Troy Aikman on his role with Dolphins (4/6 Hour 1)

4/6/2026
(11:46) Troy Aikman on role with Dolphins: “I’ll continue to help in ways that are yet to be defined.” (18:36) Troy Aikman: “I think all franchise quarterbacks…I think we all come out of the game thinking that we could run a team." (24:30) Troy Aikman: “I will say I’m pulling for the Dolphins… because now I have something at stake.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:49

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Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)

4/3/2026
(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 season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:14

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Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders (4/3 Hour 1)

4/3/2026
(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.

Duration:00:51:36

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How dysfunctional are the Eagles? + Chris Simms reveals 2026 NFL Draft Edge Rankings (4/2 Hour 2)

4/2/2026
(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 decision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:42

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Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Broncos? (4/2 Hour 1)

4/2/2026
(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.

Duration:00:52:59

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PFT PM: Are the Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers?

4/1/2026
(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 NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:49

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Stephen Jones on George Pickens Contract + Ravens President on Max Crosby Trade (3/31 Hour 2)

3/31/2026
(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.

Duration:00:57:54

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Will the NFL go to 18-game schedule? (3/31 Hour 1)

3/31/2026
(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.

Duration:00:46:20