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Brian Griese on Replacing John Elway, Coaching Brock Purdy, and Creating a Support Program for Grieving Children Apr 08, 2026

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On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former quarterback Brian Griese. Brian explains how he dealt with the pressure of replacing Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as the Denver Broncos starter in the late 90s and shares the lessons he took away from that experience. Brian also discusses his experience as a quarterbacks coach for the 49ers and how he helped develop Brock Purdy. Then Brian shares the struggle of losing his mother at a young age and how that inspired him to found Judi’s House a foundation that supports grieving children and families.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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Power Players: Patriots director of pro personnel A.J. Highsmith Apr 08, 2026

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Jourdan Rodrigue is joined by Patriots director of pro personnel, A.J. Highsmith, to talk about how being raised by football led him to a life of scouting. Highsmith also talks about what goes into the scouting process at different levels along with the common misconceptions about scouting as a whole. Jourdan and A.J. also discuss what has gone into rebuilding the Patriots and the position group puzzle that the scouting department puts together.

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40's and Free Agents: Standout Prospects with Ollie Connolly Apr 07, 2026

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal are joined by Ollie Connolly to highlight standout prospects in the 2026 Draft and take a closer look at some of the most intriguing names to know. They start with a discussion of Fernando Mendoza, breaking down both the positives and negatives in his evaluation and explaining why he still ranks above Ty Simpson. DJ then shares his perspective on the concept of “shrinkage” and how it applies when scouting young quarterbacks.

The conversation then shifts to Arvell Reese and Caleb Downs, with a focus on their strengths and the impact they could make at the next level. Ollie also reveals his favorite Day Three prospect, followed by DJ’s pick for a top value name to watch later in the draft.

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Dexter Lawrence Wants a Trade, Kirk Is a Raider and Beef We Love Apr 06, 2026

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Jourdan Rodrigue and Nick Shook react to news from around the NFL including Dexter Lawrence requesting to be traded by the Giants, Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders, Travon Walker getting a big-money extension with the Jaguars, Stephon Gilmore retiring from the NFL and more! Plus, Jourdan and Nick tell what beef they love, including the Raiders, Chargers and Browns beefing up their offensive lines and some of the best coaching beefs from around the league!

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Ranking the 2026 NFL Draft: Linebackers, Safeties and Defensive Tackles Apr 02, 2026

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Gregg Rosenthal and Ollie Connolly give you a deep dive on the 2026 defensive NFL Draft prospects. Find out where the guys think players like Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, C.J. Allen, Keyshaun Elliott, Caleb Downs, Louis Moore, Dillon Thieneman and more will be selected in this years Draft.

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40's and Free Agents: Teams with Multiple First Round Picks Apr 01, 2026

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On this episode of 40s and Free Agents, Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal break down the teams holding multiple first round picks in the upcoming draft and what it means for their future roster building. They talk about the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys. Then they wrap things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have serious draft capital and a surprising amount of flexibility heading into draft season.

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Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From Football and Reinvented Himself as an Artist, Activist, and Designer Apr 01, 2026

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On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation about going undrafted to becoming one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the NFL. Bennett built a reputation as one of the most versatile and relentless players of his era but when it was time to step away from the game he took a surprising turn into art, culture, and activism. Now exploring new passions in architecture and design, Bennett explains why he’s always pushed himself to the limit in everything he does, both on and off the field.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

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Breaking Down Charles Davis’ Mock Draft 3.0 Apr 01, 2026

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones start the show with the latest NFL headlines, including updates on George Kittle’s Achilles and Patrick Mahomes’ knee; plus, what to make of Najee Harris’ recent free agent visits.

Then the guys review NFL analyst Charles Davis’ mock draft 3.0 and discuss whether they would be happy with his suggested rookie landing spots.

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32 Takeaways from AFC Coaches Breakfast and Dave Canales Steals the Show Mar 31, 2026

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Gregg Rosenthal, Nick Shook and on-site correspondent Jourdan Rodrigue provide the latest sights, sounds and reports from the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. From a spicy Sean Payton interview to an attention-grabbing photoshoot with Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, the NFL Daily trio brings you the best stories from one of the NFL's most entertaining tentpole events.

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26 Nugs From the NFC Coaches Breakfast Mar 30, 2026

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Gregg Rosenthal and Patrick Claybon react to the news coming out of the NFC coaches breakfast at the NFL Annual Meeting including the latest on A.J. Brown and the Eagles, Sean McVay's comments on the Rams' quarterback position, Geno Smith being the starter for the Jets, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave's future with the Saints, a possible NFL return for Odell Beckham Jr. and more!

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