NFL: The Insiders

NFL: The Insiders

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.

Episodes

February 18, 2026 42 mins

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Judy Battista break down the opening of the franchise tag window and what it means for stars like Kenneth Walker III and Trey Hendrickson, among others. Cam Wolfe joins the show to discuss the Dolphins’ release of Tyreek Hill and what the future holds for Tua Tagovailoa. Adam Rank stops by to share his thoughts on which teams have wide-open Super Bowl windows, before Tom and Judy wrap up...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Judy Bautista breakdown the Miami Dolphins' wild roster cuts, including star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Plus, Bucky Brooks and Marc Ross discuss which team have the best chance of getting to next year’s Super Bowl; Steve Wyche and Bridget Condon review the biggest names for the upcoming free agency period; Bucky Brooks share his top for the running back and edge rusher prospects; and Sea...

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NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo break down the latest on the 2026 quarterback carousel, including where stars like Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray, and Kirk Cousins could land next season. The guys then dive into the teams entering the offseason with the most — and least — projected salary cap space, and what it all means for roster building across the league.&nbs...

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo & Ian Rapoport discuss Maxx Crosby’s trade rumor comments and the future of the Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher. Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion safety Julian Love, along with defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, join the show. Marc Ross analyzes the edge rusher and QB draft prospects you need to know. Plus, the free agents most deserving of a big payday after the 2025 season.

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NFL Network Insiders, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport bring you the sounds of the Seahawks victory parade with speeches from top players and coaches. Then Bucky Brooks reveals his top 10 draft prospects by position; Brian Baldinger break down the quarterback and wide receiver prospects; and  Bridget Condon discusses the potential impact of Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak departure to become the next head coach of th...

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NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, Steve Wyche and Brian Baldinger break down Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak’s introductory press conference. Cam Wolfe also joins to discuss Patriots left tackle Will Campbell’s first comments to the media following a tough outing in Super Bowl LX.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas sits down with Ian and...

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Following the Seahawks 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo recap the big game. They’re joined by analysts Brian Baldinger and Marc Ross to breakdown how the Seahawks defense dominated the game. Plus, you’ll hear from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, and Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joins the Insiders.

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NFL Network insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, Mike Garafolo, and Ian Rapoport live from Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, with team reports from Jane Slater on the Patriots and Omar Ruiz on the Seahawks. Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan, Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, and Packers wide receiver Christian Watson join the show. Plus, a look back at the NFL Honors and the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class with Steve Wyche.

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NFL Network insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report live from the site of Super Bowl LX with all the latest ahead of Sunday’s showdown between the Patriots and Seahawks. Jane Slater and Stacey Dales provide the latest injury updates while Marc Ross breaks down how both rosters were built and reveals his NFL AP Award picks. Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton...

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Live from the site of Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay area, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista, and Mike Garafolo look ahead to Sunday’s matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots. They also talk with 49ers quarterback Mac Jones and former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. Plus, Cam Wolfe and Omar Ruiz break down how the Patriots and Seahawks are preparing for the big game, and the Insiders ...

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Santa Clara is open for business! The Super Bowl LX festivities begin with opening remarks from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on international expansion, officiating and other pressing news. Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, Judy Battista and Mike Garafolo provide news and analysis from Monday's action, with additional reports from Marc Ross, Stacey Dales and Jane Slater concerning both the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Al...

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NFL Network insiders Rapoport & Judy Battista set the table for Super Bowl LX with everything you need to know, including team reports from Steve Wyche & Omar Ruiz. Insiders discuss the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and what it means for the team moving forward. Super Bowl champion and Prime Video’s TNF analyst Andrew Whitworth joins the show. Jeff Chadiha delivers his front-runners for the 2025 NFL Awards, and...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo live from the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, joined by Judy Battista, discuss three head coaches introduced: Jesse Minter with the Ravens, Joe Brady with the Bills, and Robert Saleh with the Titans. Judy talks one-on-one with Jesse Minter. Cam Wolfe, Stacey Dales, and Bucky Brooks break down the Patriots and Seahawks ahead of Super Bowl LX. Bucky Brooks also discusses his...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport report live from Mobile, Alabama, the site of the upcoming 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. They sit down with USC safety Kamari Ramsey and discuss the Browns hiring Todd Monken as head coach, Jim Schwartz’s future as DC in Cleveland, and other news from around the NFL. 

Plus, Bridget Condon, Steve Wyche and Marc Ross look ahead to the Super Bowl LX matchup betwe...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report live from Mobile, Alabama—the site of the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl—to break down the Buffalo Bills’ decision to promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach following the firing of Sean McDermott. The guys react to introductory press conferences for new head coaches Mike McCarthy and Kevin Stefanski, provide the latest updates on remaining head coa...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo recap Championship Sunday, joined by Cam Wolfe, Steve Wyche, and Marc Ross to break down the games and look ahead to Super Bowl LX. Jeff Chadiha joins the show with the five factors that will determine the winner of SB LX. Insiders also discuss the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, along with where things stand in the Browns, Bills, Cardinals, and Raiders coa...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Mike Garafolo set the table for Championship Sunday with team reports and player interviews from Steve Wyche and Stacey Dales. Then the Insiders discuss the Bills interviewing Philip Rivers for their head coaching vacancy and explain the reasoning behind the Eagles delay in hiring an offensive coordinator.

Later, Adam Rank joins the show to share his game picks and sends ...

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NFL Network Insiders Judy Battista and Ian Rapoport discuss the Ravens hiring Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Then Cam Wolfe shares insights from the Dolphins Introductory Presser for new head coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan. Later Omar Ruiz and Marc Ross breakdown the Rams-Seahawks matchup, before Michael F. Florio delivers his Championship Sunday game
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Plus, Patriots DE K’Lavon Chaisson j...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista, and Ian Rapoport discuss Bills Owner Terry Pegula and President of Football Operations Brandon Beane’s comments regarding the firing of HC Sean McDermott and drafting of WR Keon Coleman. Then Omar Ruiz reports on the Rams-Seahawks and Cam Wolfe reports on Patriots-Broncos, before Brian Baldinger and Bucky Brooks provide keys to the game for each of the championship teams.

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo & Judy Battista discuss John Harbaugh’s introduction as the Giants’ new head coach. Plus, an exclusive interview with John Harbaugh, reporting and reaction to the Titans hiring Robert Saleh as their new head coach. Bridget Condon & Brian Baldinger break down the Patriots–Broncos matchup. Jeff Chadiha details why each remaining team can win SB LX. Rams safet...

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