Gregg Rosenthal is joined by Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy to discuss eight of the most surprising team projections for the 2026 season. Then, Dan Pizzuta, FTN Almanac writer, joins to dive deeper into some key team projections, including the Bills, Dolphins, and Lions.

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Gregg Rosenthal, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Patrick Claybon open up the NFL Daily mailbag and answer listener questions, including which rookie sleepers they’re most excited to watch, whether Justin Herbert can become a top ten quarterback, if the 49ers Super Bowl window is closing, who they like in the World Cup, and much more!

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut and Roman sit down with Manti Te’o for a raw, reflective, and fun conversation about football, faith, redemption, and the second act he’s building with purpose. Manti shares his unlikely story of how a kid from Hawaii — a lifelong USC fan — ended up choosing Notre Dame at the last possible moment, and how his Polynesian roots and faith shaped the man he’s become. He takes us through his NFL “welcome to the league” moment, the vets who taught him the cerebral side of the game, and why he calls his time with the New Orleans Saints “JAY‑Z years. Manti then dives into his second act: broadcasting. He credits Kyle Brandt for sharpening his voice, recalls his “welcome to broadcasting” moment covering an Eagles game, and breaks down how he learned to tell stories instead of stats. The conversation closes with Manti’s reflections on retirement, smart investments, the documentary that reshaped public perception, the Polynesian Hall of Fame, and his personal Mount Rushmore. A thoughtful, honest, and uplifting episode — exactly what Second Acts is all about.

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

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Gregg Rosenthal and Jourdan Rodrigue draft the teams most likely to win their first Super Bowl. 

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Jourdan Rodrigue, Patrick Claybon and Kevin Fishbain pitch you marketing campaigns for NFL team's 2026 season. 

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Jourdan Rodrigue is joined by 19-year NFL veteran J.J. Jansen to reveal their totally subjective arrangement of the most interesting teams ahead of the 2026 season. These are interest tiers not rankings! 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman sit down with former Steeler Rashard Mendenhall to find out how he went from a Super Bowl-winning running back to writing and producing HBO’s Ballers. Rashard explains why he started speed training at six years old and how he knew he could make it to the NFL. He also shares his favorite NFL memories, including going up against Ray Lewis and winning a Super Bowl as a rookie.

Then, Rashard reveals how an essay he wrote about retiring led to a deal with HBO to write and produce Ballers. Rashard gives a behind the scenes look at the writing process for a major TV show and explains how his life inspired the show.

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Jourdan Rodrigue and Nick Shook get you caught up on news from around the NFL including the unfortunate ALS diagnosis of NFL legend Chris Johnson, Rasul Douglas signing with the Commanders, Travis Kelce's big day and more! Plus, Jourdan and Nick tell you what NFL thoughts they think might be bouncing around the mind of Gregg Rosenthal mid vacation.  

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Gregg Rosenthal and Jon Ledyard rank the top 32 quarterbacks heading into the 2026 NFL season. Find out who the guys rank number one, where the likes of Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford are ranked, which teams don't have a quarterback in the top 32 and more! 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former All-Pro Maurice Jones‑Drew for a fast, funny, and insightful conversation about the journey that shaped one of the NFL’s most unique running backs. Maurice talks about how taking ballet classes as a kid paid off for his NFL career, being part of the De La Salle High School dynasty, and the wild recruiting stories that led him to UCLA. He shares memories of Eric Bieniemy, his connection to Jackie Robinson, and how Kyle Shanahan taught him the West Coast offense through Madden.

The guys revisit MJD’s “welcome to the NFL” moment, his bruising running style, and the time MJD got the “Peanut Punch” treatment. MJD breaks down the backs who inspired him, how he’s coaching his son today, and how broadcasting helped him transition into life after football.

A sharp, energetic look at the mindset behind a true NFL original.

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