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On today's episode of The Insiders, Mike Garafolo, Judy Battista and Ian Rapoport tell you why Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford are headed into next season with a fresh frame of mind. Former NFL DT Gerald McCoy joins the show to talk about Matt Ryan getting inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor and tell you why he thinks the Buccaneers will be the team to beat in the NFC South. Jaguars DE Travon Walker joins the show to talk about new DC Ryan Nielsen, his team locking up Trevor Lawrence with a fresh new contract, and give you a look ahead at the coming season for the Jaguars. 

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With new rules coming to the NFL in regards to kickoffs, Peter welcomes Browns Special Teams Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach Bubba Ventrone to the pod. Bubba takes us through the new rules, why they matter, and how they’ll be the story of the NFL’s preseason and first week. Bubba also details his ten years as a player and ten years as a coach in the NFL and how he thinks former teammate Tom Brady will fare as a broadcaster. Peter and Aaron offer their thoughts on the Tony Awards and amusement parks, as well.

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On today's episode of The Insiders, Mike Garafolo , Judy Battista and Ian Rapoport give you the latest on contract negotiations from around the league. Starting with Bengals WR Tee Higgins signing Bengals franchise tag indicating he will be present at training camp. The insiders then give you the latest on Brandon Aiyuk, CeeDee Lamb and Tua Tagovailoa. HBO has announced this seasons' Hard Knocks will follow the AFC North, find out what our insiders feel the most intriguing storyline will be. Next, the insiders are joined by Saints RB Jamaal Williams and later Browns GM Andrew Berry.

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On today's episode of The Insiders, Tom Peliserro, Judy Battista and Brian Baldinger take a look at what the biggest obstacle in the way of a Chiefs 3-peat. Next, we go to south Florida to hear the latest on the Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins contract situation. Following that, the insiders break down the biggest contract negotiations and mini camp topics. Following that, Insider Omar Ruiz is joined by Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard to discuss camp and the outlook to next season under new coach David Canales. And finally, our insiders give their top they're most excited to heading into training camp.

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On today's episode of The Insiders, Tom Peliserro, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo & Judy Battista are joined by 7-time Super Bowl Champion & now-Patriots Hall of Famer Tom Brady. Brady discusses his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as well as his impending broadcasting career with Fox Sports. Trevor Lawrence is the latest QB to sign a new extension, find out all the details behind the Jaguars' signal caller's massive deal. The Insiders are also joined by 1st-year Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald after the completion of minicamp. Plus, all the latest news from around the league, including a potential contract issue for Saints RB Alvin Kamara, Brian Baldinger on the Ravens, Steve Wyche on the Chargers, Sara Walsh on the Bucs and Fantasy Football analyst Michael Florio breaks down the top rookies to look out for this season.

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On today's episode of the The Insiders,  Tom Peliserro, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo give you the latest on Aaron Rodgers' absence from the Jets mandatory minicamp. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort joins the show. Ossenfort discusses Bird Gang expecations in 2024 and  Marvin Harrison Jr's integration into the offense. Minicamps continue to roll on... hear the latest from Lamar Jackson and Bucky Brooks joins to discuss expectations in Baltimore. Russell Wilson & Justin Fields are on the field at Steelers minicamp... hear the latest from Fields on the new energy in Pittsburgh. Jeff Chadiha discusses Patrick Mahomes' new weapons at wide receiver.  Stacey Dales joins to discuss year 2 of Jordan Love & the Packers. Finally, a look at Vikings minicamp and how J.J. McCarthy is faring in the Vikings QB battle

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Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo, Judy Battista and other Insiders break NFL news about each team as it happens on The Insiders. Stay connected in real time with the most impactful stories in football from the game’s most trusted sources.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards joins Peanut and Roman. Braylon didn’t come to sugarcoat. He came to be real. Braylon starts out telling the guys how his Detroit roots came out when he defended an elderly man from an attack at a local YMCA (3:50). He then talks about his wild days in the NFL, which included a friendly challenge for Olympic legend Michael Phelps (10:55), a friendly rivalry with LeBron James (23:14), and a friendly conversation with Jets coach Eric Mangini that led to his trade to the New York Jets (31:40). Speaking of his time with the Jets, Braylon names the coach who he blames for the Jets back-to-back AFC Championship Game loses in 2010 and 2011 (38:10). Braylon also opens up about his struggles finding his identity after football (41:26), and how going back to school to get his college degree helped him find it (44:32). Braylon also discusses how he overcame a dependence to opioids (49:22), and the therapeutic process of writing his book Doing it My Way (55:30). It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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

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Peter details his weekend with Paul Rudd, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and more, as a participant at the Big Slick Weekend in Kansas City. Then Greg Olsen joins the show to discuss winning his second Sports Emmy Award, his passion and vision for youth sports, and his upcoming schedule in Nashville and South Carolina.

Greg Olsen's charity golf tournament, HEARTest Yard: https://receptionsforresearch.org/events/heartest-yard-golf-classic-in-charlotte/

Tight End University: https://www.te-university.com/

Learn more about the Big Slick: https://bigslickkc.org/

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles joins hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Jamaal sits down to share his improbably journey from Texas high school phenom, to the NFL, to how he’s found direction in his post-football life. Jamaal also shares his devotion to the Special Olympics, and his journey from finding his confidence as a youth competitor to now being a global ambassador for the organization.

Jamaal is a newly inducted member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and he shares with the guys his emotions of being recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the state’s history. In the NFL, Jamaal bloomed into one of the most electrifying runners in the league. He credits his success to head coach Andy Reid, and details how Reid maximized his talents in the Chiefs offense. Roman can also attest to Jamaal’s speed, as he shares the story of seeing Jamaal blow by him on the longest run of Jamaal’s NFL career.

The aftermath of the NFL has been a winding road for Jamaal. He gets candid with Peanut and Roman about events that led to loneliness and suicidal thoughts. Jamaal opens up about how therapy helped pull out of his darkest days, and how he’s still on a journey to finding complete inner peace. And he gives a message to other former players, and everyone, who finds themselves in a similar position: lean on their support system. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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

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