Pro Football Talk Live With Mike Florio

Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) discuss latest news in NFL including the contract negotiations stalemate between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield and Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell on the projected workload for RB Jahmyr Gibbs. (00:30) Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield remain far apart on contract negotiations (04:00) Baker Mayfield: "The contract stuff, it's happening, it's starting... But, bot anywhere close to what we were thinking" (23:05) Myles Garrett agreed to new deal with Rams, but deal does not include any new money  (34:00) Various media reports suggest A.J. Brown "leaked" information to media during tenure with Eagles (42:45) Lions HC Dan Campbell on Jahmyr Gibbs: “He’s going to be our bell cow now… We’re going to hang our hat on him quite a bit… We’re going to put a lot on his plate in the run and pass game.”  (49:30) Bears Board of Directors voted last Thursday to move forward with stadium de

Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) discuss latest news in NFL including San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk addressing his tension with the team on social media. (19:45) 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk posts message on social media, first comments since being placed on reserve/left squad list in December (22:38) Brandon Aiyuk on 49ers: “Man, stop running from the belt. The belt’s coming. You scared. They scared. Truth is, they scared. They know how I get.”  (43:30) Best available WRs for teams: Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss the latest news in the NFL, including a sneak peek of Simms' interview with new Madden 27 cover athlete Caleb Williams. (00:30) Jared Verse on joining Browns: I’m not here to fill anyone’s shoes (06:30) Browns acquire DE Jared Verse via trade with Rams; Jared Verse on trade: “It was upsetting at first … but I’m happy that the Browns believe in me” (13:30) Maxx Crosby on failed trade with Ravens: "Trade is water under the bridge, I’m in Las Vegas and I want to be here" (19:00) Maxx Crosby on rehab: "I'm at the point where I'm almost there" (24:22) Bears QB Caleb Williams featured on Madden 27 Cover; Chris’ full conversation with Caleb Williams will be available on Monday’s Unbuttoned at 10 AM ET … Catch it on the NFL on NBC YouTube page or wherever you get your podcasts (34:40) Jim Schwartz: It would have been a “bad situation” if I’d stayed with Browns

Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss the latest news in the NFL, including Pittsburgh Steelers LB Nick Herbig's contract extension and Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons to miss the start of the season following an ACL injury. (00:50) Nick Herbig signs new 4-year, $100M deal with Steelers (03:45) What does Nick Herbig’s new deal mean for T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith? (08:15) Steelers HC Mike McCarthy on LB group: “You can never have enough good football players” (28:45) PFT: Senate hearing on “Protect College Sports Act” didn’t plow much new ground (42:30) Micah Parsons to miss start of seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Browns GM Andrew Berry reflecting on trading Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown making first media appearance as a Patriot, Madden 27 featuring Caleb Williams on the cover, and more. (0:00) Andrew Berry on trading Myles Garrett (15:30) Patriots introduce A.J. Brown (24:00) Patriots OC Josh McDaniels on adding A.J. Brown (33:00) A.J. Brown on what changed following Super Bowl 59 (41:00) A.J. Brown on relationship with Jalen Hurts (45:15) Caleb Williams featured on Madden 27 cover (49:15) Falcons sign Drake London to contract extension (51:30) Simms' top QBs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Rams officially introducing Myles Garrett, Sean McVay reacting to the Myles Garrett trade, and looking at the possibility of an Aaron Donald-Rams reunion. (0:00) Rams introduce Myles Garrett (6:15) Sean McVay on adding Myles Garrett (21:00) Why did Rams trade away Jared Verse? (26:15) Myles Garrett on added pressure joining a Super Bowl contender (35:00) Could Aaron Donald return to Rams following trade for Myles Garrett? (44:45) Myles Garrett to wear #95 with Rams  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots (9:00) Eagles GM Howie Roseman on trading A.J. Brown (19:30) Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez skips OTAs (30:00) Giants sign Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios (36:30) Russell Wilson to join CBS Sunday pregame show (43:30) Bigger impact: Myles Garrett on Rams or A.J. Brown on Pats? (45:15) Giants' newest WRs all signed to minimum deals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse, three draft picks (26:30) Statement from Browns GM Andrew Berry on trading Myles Garrett (46:00) Did Aaron Donald hint at a return to NFL on IG?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Eagles "not particularly close" on A.J. Brown deal (21:45) Vikings hire Nolan Teasley as General Manager (32:40) Report: Giants will work out WRs Odell Beckham Jr, Braxton Berrios, Juju Smith-Schuster and Anthony Miller on Monday (41:00) Illinois House of Representatives adjourns without voting on Bears stadium proposal (48:10) Texas Judge to rule on Brendan Sorsby's injunction to regain NCAA eligibility (54:20) Simms’ QB Countdown reaches Top 10  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:40) Giants QB Jaxson Dart on Trump appearance: “This was a unique opportunity… being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States, you know, my thinking was pretty simple. And the fact of, you know, I’ve always loved this country.” (26:00) Giants LB Abdul Carter on Dart's Trump appearance: "I don’t want him to say he’s sorry. Like, stand on what you believe in, but it can’t be a problem when I stand on what I believe in.” (38:05) Giants HC John Harbaugh on the fallout from Dart's Trump appearance: “It was really a good opportunity for us as a football team to have these kind of conversations around a real-life incident.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio deep dives Brian Flores' case vs the NFL, explaining how we got to this point and what the next steps will be. (1:00) Background  (4:40) The arbitration fight (13:35) The Claims (23:10) The discovery process  (32:35) Where does it go from here: summary judgement, settlement, trial?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) 104 days until NFL regular season opener: Patriots at Seahawks - September 9, 8PM, NBC/Peacock (05:00) Pats QB Drake Maye on facing Seahawks in Week 1: “I think it’s a chance for us to get some extra motivation during training camp… a chance to get an opponent that left a bad taste in our mouth.” (14:30) Rams QB Matthew Stafford on future with team: “Listen, I’m not 25 years old… So we’re doing everything we can to be as good a football team as we can for now, for the future, for all of it.”  (27:10) Bears HC Ben Johnson on improvement of WR Luther Burden: “I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now,” Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason. It’s been electric.” (35:00) Report: Eagles “not particularly close” on A.J. Brown deal (42:00) Eagles RB Saquon Barkley on his relationship with WR A.J. Brown: “It's gonna be a hard time for me to say anything bad about A.J. Brown.

(14:06) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on his progress after ACL injury: “The goal at the end — the very far end — is to be ready and able to go out there and play with the guys Week 1 at Arrowhead." (20:45) Chiefs HC Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes: “He’s busted his tail to put himself in this position. Most guys wouldn’t be able to do this. But he’s put himself in that position.” (42:45) Andy Reid on WR Rashee Rice: “Life lessons are important. But we're all given chances to learn, and he's in that position now." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on the vibe on the team: “I can say it’s a breath of fresh air because everything is just new.”  (05:00) Lamar Jackson on his reaction when he found out John Harbaugh was let go: “Hats off to Coach Harbaugh because he did so much for the city, for the team and for this organization…We built a lot. We did a lot here.”  (09:30) Lamar Jackson on new contract/future in Baltimore: “I love the Ravens. I love this organization…The restructure is done, and I’m cool with that, but I love Baltimore. Everybody should know that by now.”  (32:00) Report: Giants QB Jaxson Dart addressed teammates about introducing President Trump at campaign rally last week (39:45) Vikings QB JJ McCarthy on the teams decision to bring in Kyler Murray: “Look, the organization made a decision that they feel is going to improve the depth and the quality of the room. All I’m thinking about is continuing the upward traje

(16:32) Pats HC Mike Vrabel on handling distractions: “We all have to deal with things outside of here. And my focus and, obviously, the excitement I have for coaching is what is most important right now.” (36:02) Mike Vrabel on potentially adding to WR room: “We want to continue to improve the roster every opportunity that we get. When those opportunities arise, I don’t know.” (42:00) Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on potential A.J. Brown trade: “There’s an ‘if’ - obviously been a lingering thing, but nothing can replace all the greatness that we achieved together.”  (52:00) How does A.J. Brown fit in with the Patriots offense?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Supreme Court denies NFL appeal, allows Brian Flores lawsuit to proceed (22:00) Texans, WR Nico Collins agree to revised contract (27:00) Chargers, S Derwin James agree to 3-year, $75.6M extension (34:45) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes practices during Chiefs OTAs; Favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year Award (+160) (39:45) NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for 2026 season (44:30) Falcons DE James Pearce agrees to 1-year pre-trial intervention program stemming from domestic violence incident (47:00) Happy 29th Birthday, Daniel Jones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(20:00) Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested after a domestic disturbance complaint (51:00) Expectations for Packers QB Jordan Love in 2026?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) 18-game season unlikely for 2027 season (12:50) Jason Kelce expresses concern NFL is getting away from Sunday games (26:20) Rams, QB Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year extension (29:00) Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson: “The Rams took me with the 13th overall pick, so now it’s my job to be the best player I can be." (33:00) Ravens 2026 win odds: 11.5 (tied with Rams for highest total) (39:05) Ravens RB Derrick Henry: “Change can be good. We're all excited for everything.” (42:10) Giants wrap up 3rd OTA session (46:15) Simms’ Annual Quarterback countdown continuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(28:19) Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduces President Trump at campaign rally in New York (46:00) Giants LB Abdul Carter responds to Dart’s appearance on social mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Giants sign GM Joe Schoen to contract extension (22:45) Seahawks QB Sam Darnold discusses Vikings decision not to re-sign him during 2025 free agency (32:00) UNC HC Bill Belichick conducts 2 lengthy podcast interviews this week (46:15) Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk criticizes racial disparity in college and pro jobs (51:45) Lions, LB Jack Campbell agree to 4-year extension (53:30) Bears say they’ve “exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.