Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio

(1:30) Mike Vrabel returning to the team Monday after missing day 3 of the draft (25:40) Rob Gronkowski elected to the Patriots Hall of Fame (33:30) George Pickens accepts the Franchise Tag (39:40) Steelers place UFA Tender on Aaron Rodgers (50:47) Rookies who can make the biggest impact in 2026 (57:00) Justin Simmons retires as a BroncoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(5:19) Friday is the deadline for teams to exercise a 5th-year option for 2023 draft picks (40:34) Colts GM Chris Ballard talking about trade talk for Anthony RichardsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Mike Vrabel returned to the building, and Hunter Henry/ Robert Spillane comment about it (26:40) Giants and Saints engaging in trade talks for DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (32:00) Giants' selection of Arvell Reese + Chiefs trading up (39:15) Titans President Chad Brinker Resigning (41:42) Titans Drafting Carnell Tate + Comments from Dave Ziegler (48: 49) Ohio State Receiver Trivia (53:00) Russell Wilson working out with the Jets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(5:00) Are Movie Theaters a dying industry? (19:10) Steelers Place the UFA Tender on Aaron Rodgers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(03:00) Report: WR George Pickens has yet to sign franchise tender (17:21) Former Eagles OL Coach Jeff Stoutland: “I think anytime things don’t go well… it’s execution, it’s calling the right plays at the right time, and not running bad plays into bad defenses.” (30:07) Buccaneers GM Jason Licht on drafting EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.: “A lot of times we say surprises suck, but this surprise did not suck.” (34:30) Rueben Bain: “My motivation is myself. I always want to be the best player on the field no matter what. No outside factor is going to kind of weigh into that.” (44:12) Bills GM Brandon Beane on WR Keon Coleman: “We’ve hit the reset button with him and hopefully the fanbase and everyone is behind him. I think his best year is yet to come here in 2026.” (51:22) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel returned to Patriots Monday (55:32) Texas QB Arch Manning early favorite to be #1 pick in 2027 NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:50) Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals “secret meeting” with HC Sean McVay before NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Giants WR Malik Nabers critical of 1st round selection of DE/LB Arvell Reese (06:30) Malik Nabers: I love [Reese] the player but just like [Micah Parsons] said, where does he play? We just drafted someone last year to that same position" (11:30) How will the Giants use Carter, Burns, Thibodeaux and Reese? (12:30) Giants HC John Harbaugh: "We had a great conversation with that... And I showed him how we're going to use him and he's fired up about it" (15:45) Giants chairman Steve Tisch present in team's draft room (21:00) Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on Aaron Rodgers: “I think at the end of the day, he’ll play football.” (27:00) Steelers draft QB Drew Allar in 3rd round of 2026 Draft (76th overall) (36:45) Vikings trade DE Jonathan Greenard to Eagles for two 3rd round picks (2026 and 2027) (40:00) NFL will look into into Steelers phone call to WR Makai Lemon during 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft (45:40) RB Jeremiyah Love early favorite for 2026 Offensive Rookie of the Year (47:40) EDGE David Bailey early favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year (49:50) PFT Live Draft: 2026 Draft WinnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(01:00) Headlines from this years draft? (17:30) Rams select QB Ty Simpson with 13th overall pick (28:15) Rams HC Sean McVay: “I couldn’t be more excited about being able to add [Simpson], but also understanding how much I love Matthew Stafford, how respectful you want to always be and to the way things can be interpreted.” (35:25) Rams QB Ty Simpson: “If I come in here and say, well, I want to win rookie of the year. Well, Matthew Stafford just won the MVP. That's going to be a fail.” (41:40) Did the Rams do enough in the draft to improve their 2026 Super Bowl chances?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Eagles trade up, draft WR Makai Lemon with 20th overall pick (09:30) 2026 NFL Draft: 1st time in 16 years SEC did not have most picks in 1st round (13:00) Cowboys select S Caleb Downs with 11th overall pick; EDGE Malachi Lawrence with 23rd overall pick (16:38) Titans select WR Carnell Tate with 4th overall pick (24:00) Surprised by Intra-division trades? (28:00) Patriots GM Eliot Wolf: NE will miss Mike Vrabel’s “leadership” and “presence” on Saturday (36:00) Which New York team had the better first round: Giants or Jets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:50) NFL Draft Round 1 Recap (03:35) Giants select LB Arvell Reese with 5th overall pick (08:08) Jets select DE David Bailey with 2nd overall pick (11:45) Rams select QB Ty Simpson with 13th overall pick (35:05) Raiders select QB Fernando Mendoza with 1st overall pick (44:10) Cardinals select RB Jeremiyah Love with 3rd overall pick (52:00) Chiefs select CB Mansoor Delane with 6th overall pick (57:30) Commanders select LB Sonny Styles with 7th overall pick (1:02:10) Saints select WR Jordyn Tyson with 8th overall pick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Cowboys say no long-term deal for George Pickens (19:46) Alabama QB Ty Simpson on going in Round 1: “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I would get my name called” (30:22) Fill In The Blank: 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 (37:20) PFT LIVE DRAFT: Draft Room You’d Want to be in TonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(10:56) Mike Vrabel will miss third day of draft for "counseling" (35:19) Fernando Mendoza: “Tom Brady gave me the message that he's going to push me” (35:30) 2026 NFL Draft - Round 1 TonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Mike Florio with Steelers DT Cameron Heyward about what he'll miss most about Mike Tomlin and adjusting to head coach Mike McCarthy's game plan, as well as his message to fans about the quarterback. (9:45) Then Mike chats with Alabama QB Ty Simpson about his emotions on the eve of the Draft, when he expects to hear his phone ring, and the importance of having a chip on your shoulder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Jets hold 2nd pick in 2026 NFL Draft (10:30) Darren Mougey: “I wouldn’t look too much into a cancellation because there were other ones we may have changed as well.” (19:37) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes present at start of Chiefs voluntary offseason workouts (25:00) Andy Reid on QB Justin Fields: “We didn’t bring him to be a gadget guy, although he can do every gadget there is. He’s a legitimate quarterback, a starting quarterback, in the National Football League." (30:33) Report: Steelers have not heard from QB Aaron Rodgers about his status for 2026 season (43:00) Art Rooney: “I wish I could tell you we’re at the end of the discussion, but we’re still talking to Aaron and he’s still deciding what he wants to do. (49:55) Chris Simms' 2026 Mock Draft (52:10) Pittsburgh public schools shift to remote learning for remainder of weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(21:10) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses media for first time since pictures with former reporter Dianna Russini were published (23:00) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel: “I also don't want to take away from ... the weekend of the draft. This is an important time for us, our organization.” (31:30) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel: ““We never want our actions to negatively affect the team. We never want to be the cause of a distraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:25 - Mike Vrabel addresses the media for fist time since New York Post story 15:10 - Could a player ever pull out of the Draft to go back to college? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) 2 days until 2026 NFL Draft (04:27) Patriots Insider for NBC Sports Boston Tom E. Curran joins the show; Report: Eagles will "likely" trade WR A.J. Brown to Patriots after June 1 (14:30) Report: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft tried to stop New York Post from publishing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos (34:30) Miami Herald Columnist Omar Kelly joins the show; Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley: "I want to find out who this team is & match that with who we become" (37:35) Latest on RB De'Von Achane (42:30) Dolphins: 1 of 6 teams with multiple 1st-round picks in 2026 Draft (44:52) Troy Aikman's involvement with Dolphins (46:54) Odell Beckham, Jr. had a workout, took physical with Giants on Monday (49:10) Former Raiders LB Rod Martin passes away at 72See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(10:28) Justin Jefferson on Kyler Murray: "I'm looking forward to his speed, his quickness, his arm strength that he's shown countless times" (17:00) Caleb Williams on 2025 season: "That was a good stepping stone for me, but that wasn't the last stepping stone" (20:35) Caleb Williams on Ben Johnson's message: "It's going to be more difficult, I'm going to push you more. And my answer is 'Yes sir'" (31:47) The Athletic Writer Mike Jones joins the show; Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence II: "When this opportunity came, I jumped at it because I knew I was going to be uncomfortable" (39:50) Latest on 18 game schedule (46:30) NFL begins "onboarding" potential replacement refereesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Steelers have not heard from QB Aaron Rodgers about his status for 2026 season (09:00) Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. agree to 3 year extension, becoming highest paid non-QB in NFL history (12:00) Is there added pressure on QB C.J. Stroud (15:51) Report: Patriots owner Robert Kraft tried to stop New York Post from publishing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos (20:23) Report: Eagles will “likely” trade WR A.J. Brown to Patriots after June 1 (26:50) Former Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested for misdemeanor obstructionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:10) Giants trade DT Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals for 2026 1st round pick (10th overall) (40:00) Dexter Lawrence: “They wanted me here and they appreciate the work that I've put in… I'm going to do everything I can to show them that they didn't waste it.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(02:50) Report: NFL looking for big increase in next round of TV deals (16:26) USA Today fires reporter for comments about Dianna Russini (37:30) Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York with dispute about more than money (42:32) Report: De'Von Achane shows up for Dolphins' voluntary workouts (49:47) Rams unveil new uniforms for 2026 seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:00) 6 Days Until NFL Draft (35:42) Chiefs GM Brett Veach: "There will probably be a lot of trades in first round of the draft" (41:00) Which teams could make moves in Round 1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(02:43) Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: “I think next week as people finalize their boards and start to strategize, have their strategy sessions, that comes into play… Most of these trades happen as you're on the board. Players fall off that you wanted and then you're willing to come out.” (12:21) How high will Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love get drafted? (25:50) Report: Jets cancel pre-draft meeting with Texas Tech DE David Bailey (31:32) Panthers GM Dan Morgan: “We want guys that make plays. You know, whether it's a DB taking the ball away or it's a receiver, running back scoring touchdowns, we want guys that are going to come in here and be playmakers.” (35:18) TRIVIA: Only one team has drafted a wide receiver in the first round 3 three straight years. Name the team and the player (41:54) NFL begins to onboard potential replacement officials (46:54) Commanders unveil new uniformsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(15:37) Ravens GM Eric DeCosta: “Valuing different traits or qualities or different things in players really does create an opportunity for us to improve as a staff.” (21:30) Eric DeCosta: “ I like having 11 picks right now… We may end up with 14, or we may end up with six. It just depends on the board.” (35:19) Raiders GM John Spytek on teams calling about trading for #1 pick: “We’ve gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand right now.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Negotiations between NYG, DT Dexter Lawrence "reach an impasse" (13:00) Giants GM Joe Schoen: “I’m not going to get into it if there’s a deadline or not." (25:21) Reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic (39:32) Cowboys Co-Owner Stephen Jones on potential WR George Pickens trade: "We've had no one call with interest" (51:38) Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman on interest in NYG head coach job this offseason: “"That was the intriguing part. Knowing that you got one of the best players in the country… but I’m as happy as can be” (56:47) Steelers LB Patrick Queen on Aaron Rodgers’ return in 2026: “Is he gonna be back? I don't know…"I can and can't (imagine it), like it's 50-50.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(14:08) Eagles hold pre-draft press conference yesterday (15:30) Eagles GM Howie Roseman on QB Jalen Hurts: “ It’s unfair to have these articles written, but I understand it’s also what sells at this point.” (25:44) Howie Roseman: "What do you think the odds are that I'm answering this question any different than I've answered anywhere else? Like really, do you think that's 50%? Do you think that's 75%? A.J. Brown is an Eagle."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio breaks down the news that NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic, one week after the New York Post published photos of Russini with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Sedona, Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Happy 31st birthday, Baker Mayfield! (16:00) Where should Baker’s new deal rank among top QB salaries? (22:10) Lions hold pre-draft press conference (33:20) Simms’ 2026 Defensive Tackle Draft Ranks (40:53) Former Cardinals HC, Titans assistant Dave McGinnis passes away at 74 (45:07) Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter refutes report that he will primarily play CB this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(08:55) Patriots hold pre-draft press conference yesterday (11:00) Patriots GM/EVP Eliot Wolf on Vrabel’s draft involvement: “Very involved. Business as usual. He’s been in there with us, this round of meetings, probably a little more than he was last year.” (15:17) Eliot Wolf on interest in Eagles WR A.J. Brown: “As far as players on other teams, again gonna keep the door open to anything that we think may improve our roster.” (25:10) Drake Maye: "Everybody says, 'You'll be back.' It's not that easy. So, we've got to get back to work, and I'm looking forward to trying to prove to myself that I can get back and just have another year to get a chance at it." (43:30) Where would Maye/Brown rank among top QB/WR duos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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.

(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 conferencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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 23See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(14:36) Department of Justice investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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 RankingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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.

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.

(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 gameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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.

(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 DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

(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 picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(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.

(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.