The Richard Sherman Podcast

Jeff Hafley joins Richard Sherman to discuss his rise to becoming head coach of the Miami Dolphins and the bold decisions behind resetting the roster and culture. Hafley explains why moving on from star players was necessary, how he’s building one of the youngest teams in the NFL, and why toughness, effort, and a true love for football drive his evaluation process. He also shares lessons learned from coaching under Kyle Shana...

NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson joins Richard Sherman for an all-time defensive back conversation. Woodson breaks down his legendary journey from the Oakland Raiders to winning a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, sharing stories about Raiders culture, playing under Al Davis, and what made those teams special. He also dives into his Heisman season at Michigan, his versatility as a DB, and how he became one of the greatest pla...

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books—and it did NOT disappoint. Richard Sherman and Mitchell break down all the biggest moments from a wild night: from shocking picks to questionable decisions and teams that may have just changed their future.

 
🏈 Why the Los Angeles Rams picking Alabama QB Ty Simpson has everyone confused
🏈 New York Giants make major moves with TWO top-10 picks
🏈 Seattle Seahaw...

On the Richard Sherman Podcast, Sherman interviews rising 2026 NFL Draft prospect, cornerback Brandon Cisse. The former NC State standout explains his transfer to South Carolina, his SEC rise, and what sets him apart—athleticism, versatility, and football IQ. Cisse discusses his underdog mentality, learning cornerback after starting as a receiver, and his physical “dog” mindset in coverage and running. He shares f...

In this episode of the Richard Sherman Podcast, Sherm answers fan questions and breaks down the biggest NFL offseason storylines. He explains why the Seattle Seahawks could still be the team to beat next season, what Sam Darnold needs to do to take the next step, and which teams could go from worst to first. He also dives into the New York Giants’ rebuild, the market for Dexter Lawrence, and why he always sides with players i...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba just became the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history at $42.15M per year—but the real story is how the Seattle Seahawks made it work.

Richard Sherman breaks down why the deal is effectively closer to $32M annually, how John Schneider cleared cap space by moving on from DK Metcalf, Kenneth Walker III, Boye Mafe, and Coby Bryant, and what it means for paying stars like Devon Witherspoon next. What happen...

Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos legend Champ Bailey joins Richard Sherman for a masterclass on playing cornerback in the NFL, from his “welcome to the league” moment versus Michael Irvin to chasing greatness through 15 elite NFL seasons. They revisit legendary battles with Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Larry Fitzgerald, Megatron, and more, and break down why Charles Woodson is the most complete DB to ever...

On this episode of The Richard Sherman Podcast, Richard Sherman reacts to the latest NFL offseason moves shaking up the league. Sherman breaks down how the San Francisco 49ers are reloading their defense and what the additions could mean for their Super Bowl chances in the NFC. He also reacts to the stunning move by the Arizona Cardinals cutting Kyler Murray, which allowed him to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, and how that could ...

Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson joins Richard Sherman to talk about his legendary NFL career—from starring with the Pittsburgh Steelers to winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. Woodson shares the mindset and instincts that made him one of the best to ever do it. He breaks down what made the 2000 Ravens defense special with Ray Lewis, shares stories from his time in Pittsburgh, and explains how he became a true ball hawk...

Richard Sherman and Mitch dive into one of the wildest NFL free agency stretches in recent memory, starting with the Baltimore Ravens backing out of the Max Crosby trade and the ripple effects on the Las Vegas Raiders’ rebuild. They break down Mike Evans joining the San Francisco 49ers, Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens, Tyler Linderbaum’s massive Raiders deal, Kenneth Walker heading to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Los ...

NFL free agency is wild! Richard Sherman breaks down Mike Evans leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the San Francisco 49ers and what it means for Purdy and Shanahan. He discusses why Evans is a game-changer for the Niners, then covers the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason moves—losing Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs and Coby Bryant to the Chicago Bears, keeping Josh Jobe, and how Zach Charbonnet steps up. Pl...

Two of the best defensive players of their era, Richard Sherman and T.J. Ward, finally go head-to-head on one of the biggest questions in NFL history: Who had the best defense—the 2013 Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom or the 2015 Denver Broncos’ No Fly Zone? Sherm and T.J. break it all down, position by position. From Seattle’s legendary secondary with Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor to Denver’s stacked...

Richard Sherman reacts to the Los Angeles Rams trading a huge package for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro corner Trent McDuffie—what does that say about their “win now” mindset? Plus, are the Chiefs quietly setting up a mini rebuild with those extra picks and new cap space? Sherman discusses Trey Hendrickson hitting free agency, which contenders like the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, or Gr...

The NFL offseason is heating up, and Richard Sherman is breaking it all down. In this episode, Sherm reacts to the Houston Texans trading for David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, what it means for C.J. Stroud, and how it alters their playoff potential. He then keeps it real on NFL combine hype, 40-yard dash times, and why tape still matters more than testing for draft prospects. Next, Richard dives deep into the Seattle Seahawk...

This episode of The Richard Sherman Podcast dives headfirst into one of the biggest defensive arguments of the modern NFL era: the 2013 Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom vs. the 2015 Denver Broncos’ No Fly Zone. Sherm gives respect to Von Miller, Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr., DeMarcus Ware, and the dominant Broncos Super Bowl defense — but then breaks down, stat by stat and tape by tape, why he believes Seattle...

Nick Emmanwori joins the Richard Sherman Podcast after the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots to break down his incredible rookie season and what it was really like inside Mike Macdonald’s defense. Sherman and Nick talk about how he battled injuries early in the year, earned the trust of his teammates and coaches, and evolved into one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL — lin...

Richard Sherman reacts to the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots, breaking down how Mike Macdonald’s detailed game plan and a dominant defensive performance led by Devon Witherspoon, Byron Murphy, Derek Hall and the secondary controlled the game from start to finish. Sherm explains why Seattle attacked the Patriots’ offensive line, how Kenneth Walker set the offensive tone, and w...

Richard Sherman goes one-on-one with some of the biggest names at Super Bowl Radio Row. First, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne joins Sherm to talk about his future in San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan, and the Niners’ culture. Next, Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward breaks down the Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, elite cornerback play, and Cleveland’s...

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin joins Richard Sherman live from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on football, culture, and staying connected to the game. Irvin explains why he’s so hype on the Miami Hurricanes sidelines, how mentoring young players brings him purpose after retirement, and why being present around the program...