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This week on LeatherBrainz, we dive into one of the wildest offseasons in recent memory: blockbuster trades, tight end summer camps, surprising retirements, and yes… Aaron Rodgers is still out here getting inspired by work ethic?? Come on in — it's brainz time.

💥 Blockbuster Trade Arthur Smith and Jonnu Smith are BACK together after the Dolphins send Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith & a 2027 7th to the Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick & a 2027 5th. Who won the deal? And is Arthur Smith just a Jonnu fanboy?

🎬 Quarterback Season 2 Premieres July 8 Starring Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff — and yes, we’re actually excited. Which QB will rise? Who will get embarrassed? Our early predictions...

⚖️ Justin Tucker Suspended 10 Games Following his release from Baltimore, is this the official end of a legendary career? Tucker is now a free agent, and the league’s most accurate kicker may be done for good.

🎤 TE University x Taylor Swift? Tight Ends like Kittle, McBride, and Goedert hit their annual TEU summit... and T-Swift shows up. We ask the real question: could any other position group pull this off without total destruction?

👴 George Kittle on Retirement On Bussin with the Boys, Kittle says he’ll retire “when it stops being fun... or if his wife says he looks like s**t.” The most honest retirement plan in NFL history.

🖤 Rodgers Says DK Metcalf Was a Big Reason He Joined Pittsburgh Rodgers praises DK’s discipline, calling him “a solid dude” and “a lead-by-example guy.” We don’t totally buy this narrative, but it may reveal why the Steelers went and got DK.

Some big names are still floating in the void — who’s worth the gamble?

• Amari Cooper
  

• Von Miller
  

• Jordan Poyer
  

• Gabe Davis
  

• Justin Tucker
  

• Carson Wentz
  

• DJ Chark
  

• Keenan Allen
  

• Matthew Judon
  

• Jadeveon Clowney ...and more.
  

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The NFL offseason just keeps getting spicier, and this week the LeatherBrainz crew is breaking it all down — from thicc-legged kickers to Daniel Jones comeback season hype. (Yes. You read that correctly.)

🟣 Jaire Alexander Signs with the Ravens Is this finally enough for Baltimore to get over the hump? Or is this another high-profile move that flames out by November?

🔵 Anthony Richardson Says He'll Be Ready for Camp But… is it already over for the Colts’ QB of the future? We debate whether Richardson still has a shot at saving his narrative.

🔴 Chiefs WR Rashee Rice & Rookie Josh Simmons Cleared for Camp Legal trouble, who? Can they bounce back and contribute, or is it already too late?

🟢 JETS SIGN “THE THICCER KICKER” UFL standout Harrison Mevis joins the Jets. Can the thiccest leg in football save the Meadowlands?

1️⃣ Bills win the Super Bowl – Finally?

2️⃣ Joe Burrow wins MVP – He stays healthy and torches the league?

3️⃣ Eagles repeat as NFC East Champs – No one’s done it in 21 years. Can Philly break the curse?

4️⃣ Broncos end KC’s AFC West reign – Bo Nix szn?

5️⃣ Caleb Williams goes off: 4,500 yds, 35 TDs – LOCK?

6️⃣ Daniel Jones: Comeback Player of the Year – 💀

7️⃣ Ashton Jeanty: 2,000 rushing yards – Rookie RB GOAT potential

8️⃣ Travis Hunter more impactful at CB than WR – Two-way weapon, but where’s his REAL ceiling?

9️⃣ CeeDee Lamb breaks reception record (149) – He had 135 in 2023. Can he make history?

🔟 Kirk Cousins will start for a NEW team – Kirko Chainz moves on? Where to?

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This week on LeatherBrainz, things get real weird, real fast.

From Antonio Brown being wanted for attempted murder (yes, seriously) to Dak Prescott saying “legacy be damned” — we’re diving headfirst into one of the most chaotic weeks of offseason NFL news in recent memory. Plus, we talk domes, logos, and why the Cowboys need to chill.

🔴 Antonio Brown WANTED for Attempted Murder

• Incident stems from a Miami boxing event gone sideways
  

• Gunshots. Fights. And yes… AB was involved.
  

• Is CTE going to be a common defense in courtrooms now?
  

🔵 Dak Prescott: "Legacy Be Damned"

• Dak says he just wants a ring.
  

• OC Brian Schottenheimer says the Cowboys are going to win and their staff will get raided afterward.
  

• A lot of talk from a team that hasn’t sniffed a Super Bowl in nearly 30 years...
  

🟢 Missouri Signs Massive Stadium Deal

• $100M+ to keep the Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City
  

• Would you rather see a revamped Arrowhead or a brand-new dome stadium?
  

• Imagine Mahomes in a dome... scary.
  

🟠 NFL Logos in High Schools Across America

• Reddit user BryLinds tracks down the most-used NFL logos by U.S. high schools
  

• Only Arkansas has been fully analyzed so far — but what logos do YOU think are dominating the nation?
  

🟡 Worst to First: Who's Most Likely to Make the Leap in 2025? Based on USA Today’s opinion rankings, we go through the 2024 division losers and decide who’s got the best chance to flip the script.

NFC Teams:

• Giants
  

• 49ers
  

• Bears
  

• Saints
  

AFC Teams:

• Patriots
  

• Raiders
  

• Browns
  

• Titans
  

Which team’s making that Cinderella run? And which ones are stuck in the basement?

⚫ BONUS:

• Bengals and Trey Hendrickson back at the table
  

• Shemar Stewart still in limbo
  

🎙️ All this, plus unfiltered takes, QB delusions, legal hot water, and yet another week of chaos from the LeatherBrainz crew.

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Aaron Rodgers is officially a Steeler — and all it took was $13.6 million and probably a few ayahuasca visions. In this week’s episode of LeatherBrainz, we’re breaking down what this wild move means, how close he is to making NFL history, and how the hell this man keeps finding ways to stay relevant.

But that's just the start — this episode is stacked like Dan Campbell's emotional threshold. We've got...

🟡 Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers

• 1-year, $13.6M deal (plus bonuses)
  

• Faces the Packers in Week 8 — could become one of just 5 QBs in history to beat all 32 teams
  

• Is this the last dance... or the latest overpay?
  

🔴 Texans to Sign RB Nick Chubb

• RIP Dameon Pierce?
  

• Joe Mixon workload concerns incoming?
  

🟢 Packers Cut CB Jaire Alexander

• Former Pro Bowler. Only 14 games played in 2 years.
  

• Still just 28 — who’s gonna take a shot?
  

🔷 Jalen Ramsey Trade Watch

• Skips mandatory minicamp
  

• Dolphins fans, brace yourselves.
  

⚪ Russell Wilson’s “Approach” Unchanged

• Despite Jaxson Dart being added to the Giants QB room.
  

• Spoiler alert: The approach probably should change.
  

🟣 Anthony Richardson Injury Woes Continue

• Missing minicamp with a shoulder issue
  

• This could quietly tank his starting hopes for 2025.
  

🦁 Frank Ragnow Retires, Dan Campbell Cries

• Losing a top-3 NFL center before the season starts
  

• What does this mean for Detroit’s dominance?
  

💰 Missouri Throws $$$ at Chiefs & Royals

• $100M+ in incentives to keep teams in the state
  

• Will it be enough to stop a relocation?
  

🎥 Derrick Henry’s Adam Sandler Movie Challenge

• If he rushes for 2,000+ yards, he gets a movie role
  

• Last year? 1,921 yards. Soooo close.
  

• Also: We all agree Sandler = GOAT, right?
  

🦅 Saquon Barkley Says He’ll “Retire Out of Nowhere”

• What is going on in Philly?!
  

• Will the Madden curse strike?
  

💸 James Cook Holdout Incoming?

• “Disconnected” from the team
  

• Listed his house for sale and wants $15M+/year
  

• Could be a massive loss for the Bills offense
  

🐻 DJ Moore Gets Schooled on Body Language

• Walked off field mid-play while Caleb Williams was scrambling for his life
  

• New HC Ben Johnson is clearly trying to change the culture
  

• Big Dan Campbell vibes
  

🎙️ All this, plus a couple unfiltered rants, baseless speculation, and a possible love letter to Dan Campbell. Classic LeatherBrainz.

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If you're as addicted to NFL RedZone as we are — rejoice. Scott Hansen is BACK for another season, though we’re still salty about the commercials. The 7 hours of commercial-free football magic used to be sacred… but hey, we’ll take what we can get.

In this week’s episode of LeatherBrainz, we’re diving into everything from Stefon Diggs allegedly handing out coke on a yacht to Joe Flacco giving zero shits about mentoring young QBs. Oh, and Saquon Barkley is the Madden 2026 cover athlete — should we all be terrified? (Yes.)

🔥 THIS WEEK’S NFL CHAOS:

🟥 Scott Hansen Returns to NFL RedZone

• The GOAT is back, but so are commercials.

• Still the greatest thing to ever happen to Sundays.

🚨 Stefon Diggs Facing Potential Patriots Release

• Boat party with Cardi B.

• Little pink baggies.

• Allegations of cocaine distribution on camera.

• If true, Patriots could cut him with no money owed.

🟤 Joe Flacco: “I’m Not a Mentor. I Play Football.”

• Ice-cold quote from Flacco when asked about helping young QBs.

• Browns fans — you have to love the fire, right?

📈 PFF Top 5 Tight Ends for 2025 Season:

1. George Kittle (49ers)

2. Brock Bowers (Raiders)

3. Trey McBride (Cardinals)

4. Mark Andrews (Ravens)

5. Sam LaPorta (Lions)

• Kelce at 7? Kincaid at 10? Pitts at 19??

• Which rookies can rise? We talk Loveland, Warren, Mason Taylor & more.

• Who’s about to fall off?

🎮 Saquon Barkley is Your Madden 2026 Cover Athlete

• Cue the Madden Curse paranoia

• Is Saquon undraftable in fantasy now?

🔁 Jonnu Smith Trade Rumors to Steelers

• Dolphins TE could reunite with Arthur Smith again

• Why do coaches chase this man around the league?

• Steelers and Dolphins fans both hate this idea

🎭 Terry Bradshaw Roasts Rodgers-to-Pittsburgh Rumors

• "That guy needs to go chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there.”

• Yes, he actually said that.

• Also… the real Sarah Jessica Parker was in Failure to Launch. Weird times.

🗽 Russell Wilson Says He Can “Return the Giants to the Highest Level”

• Bro… you’re starting maybe 5 games max. Chill.

Gabriel Sisarica and Charlie Chemers take a look at average draft position and give you the players that will over or under perform their current cost. One of the best WRs of our generation is currently at his cheapest price and it doesn't look like he's done in the least bit.

1:50 - Rashee Rice

7:54 - Stefon Diggs

13:54 - DK Metcalf

21:54 - Davante Adams

26:12 - Kaleb Johnson

32:41 - Derrick Henry

36:55 - Jonathan Taylor

42:14 - Tre McBride

Sure, it's fun talking rookies. But it's time to get into the guys who will either really score for us this year in fantasy, or really fail for us in fantasy. In his official LeatherBrainz debut Gabriel Sisarica and Charlie Chemers bring you some of the most impactful winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Stay tuned for more Gabriel Sisarica to come!

1:51 - Chris Olave

6:28 - Chase Brown

10:51 - Ricky Pearsall

14:45 - Evan Engram

17:57 - Rhamondre Stevenson

21:45 - Jalen McMillan

26:18 - Tyrone Tracy

30:27 - Jakobi Meyers

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On this week’s episode of LeatherBrainz, we break down the latest chaos and contracts from around the NFL — from the Brock Purdy bag to the Colts getting canceled over their schedule release video (yep, again). It’s dumb. We talk about it. Let’s get into it.

🔊 This Week in NFL News:

💰 Brock Purdy Signs $265M Extension with 49ers

• 5 years, $265 million.
  

• Was it necessary? Yes.
  

• Is he worth it? We break it all down.
  

🏆 Nick Sirianni Gets Paid Too

• Fresh off a Super Bowl win, Sirianni inks a multiyear extension with the Eagles.
  

• But… is he actually a good coach? Or just a guy riding a superteam wave?
  

🦍 Derrick Henry “Appreciative” of Ravens Extension

• King Henry signs a 2-year extension to keep the Ravens backfield scary.
  

• Still got juice? Or are the Ravens living in the past?
  

🦁 Aidan Hutchinson's Leg Is Looking... Good?

• DL coach Kacy Rodgers says Hutch is back and healthy — don’t believe everything you see on Twitter clips.
  

🎥 Colts Apologize for Schedule Release Video Targeting Tyreek Hill

• Their “funny” video featured Tyreek getting arrested by the Coast Guard.
  

• Tyreek’s lawyer says he laughed at the video — so why are the Colts apologizing?
  

• (Scotty’s Rant™️) NFL teams are cowards. If you're gonna joke, stand by it.
  

📆 NFL 2025 Schedule Winners & Losers – Strength of Schedule Edition Winners (Easy Roads Ahead):

• 49ers (32nd easiest — yes, the easiest)
  

• Patriots (30th)
  

• Panthers (28th)
  

• Cardinals (27th)
  

Losers (Pain Incoming):

• Giants (1st — hardest schedule)
  

• Bears (2nd)
  

• Cowboys (5th)
  

• Vikings (7th)
  

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This week Matthew and Charlie bring you the most important things you need to know about how these ambiguous NFL backfields will shake out in 2025. How much of a share will these rookies be able to get? Will RJ Harvey surprise? Is Kaleb Johnson destined to be Najee Harris?All Socials: @LeatherbrainzPodcast

This week on LeatherBrainz, the NFL offseason continues to be absolutely unhinged — we’ve got social media scandals, surprise retirements, international matchups, and a certain QB is calling himself Tom Brady (sort of). Buckle up.

🔊 This Week’s NFL Headlines:

📅 Eagles vs. Cowboys to Open the 2025 NFL Season (Sept. 4) The reigning Super Bowl champs are kicking things off with their NFC East rivals. Inject this one into our veins.

🌎 Chiefs vs. Chargers in Brazil (Week 1) The NFL is going international again — and the Chiefs will face the Chargers in Brazil to open their season. Expect weird start times and spicy crowd noise.

📺 NBC’s Streaming App “The Cock” (Peacock) Gets Another Primetime Game in Week 17 Why? We don’t know. But we’ll be forced to watch it.

🩺 Derek Carr Announces His Retirement Complications from shoulder surgery end his career early.

• What the hell do the Saints do now?
  

• Could Tyler Shough actually start in 2025?
  

🤐 George Pickens Traded to the Cowboys A shocking trade from the Steelers sends WR George Pickens to Dallas for a 3rd & 7th.

• A mysterious social media comment went viral and allegedly came from Pickens himself, calling the Steelers “cheap” and using some very NSFW language.
  

• Pickens denies it, blaming AI or impersonation.
  

• Tomlin once said Pickens “needed to grow up”... maybe he had a point?
  

📉 Shedeur Sanders Compares Himself to Tom Brady Following his draft-day slide, Sanders says he’s not focused on where he was picked — just on learning the Browns playbook and proving doubters wrong.

• Is this humble? Delusional? Or exactly what we want to hear?
  

🧢 Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Asks for Retired Jersey Numbers... And shocker — Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms say no.

• Who asks for retired numbers?
  

• Gen Z really said “history is optional.”
  

🩻 Panthers RB Jonathan Brooks to Miss 2025 Season After a second ACL tear in Week 14 of last year, the promising sophomore is placed on the PUP list. Brutal loss for Carolina.

🪦 Gabe Davis CUT by Jaguars Signed a 3-year, $39M deal last year. 10 games later:

• 20 receptions
  

• 239 yards
  

• 2 TDs Now he’s visiting the 49ers. LOL.
  

👀 Scotty’s New Favorite NFL Player ...who is it? You’ll have to listen to find out.

🔥 Plus... Which NFL Bandwagon Are YOU Jumping On for 2025? We debate the best teams to ride or die with this season:

• Patriots
  

• Bears
  

• Cardinals
  

• Colts
  

• Broncos Pick wisely. You don’t want to be that guy in a Panthers jersey come October.
  

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