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.

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July 17, 2025 42 mins

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista and Mike Garafolo deliver the biggest football headlines of the day, starting with the news that Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt signed an historic contract extension with the franchise. Then, both the Colts' Cam Bynum and the Titans' Roger McCreary join the Insiders for interviews. Jane Slater provides an update on the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons, which is followed b...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista report on the Broncos agreeing to terms with rookie CB Jahdae Barron, Colston Loveland's recovery from shoulder surgery, and when Najee Harris is expected to return to the field. Judy shares her top five storylines to watch, and Bucky Brooks breaks down his 2025 All-Breakout Team Offense. Hall of Fame LB Brian Urlacher joins the show to share what he expects from t...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport join forces to deliver the biggest football headlines of the day. First, the Insiders react to the news of New York Jets stars Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner signing contract extensions with the franchise. Then, Cam Wolfe joins with a preview of Dolphins and Bills training camp. That is followed by an interview with Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Then, Jane Slater ha...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break down the Jets’ record-breaking extension for star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, with Marc Ross joining to weigh in on what the deal signals for the team's future. Steve Wyche and Omar Ruiz provide the latest on the Chargers, including rookie wide receiver Tre Harris’s training camp holdout and the eye injury sustained by running back Najee Harris on July 4th. The...

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Gregg Rosenthal is joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes to reveal numbers 25 through 21 of NFL Daily's Top 25 Players of the Last 25 Years. Gregg and Mina start the list with Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (02:59), followed by Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens at number 24 (13:20), Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt at number 23 (22:59), Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Walter Jones at number 22 (32:05), and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Ja...

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NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo delivers some original reporting at the top of the show with the news that former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will be suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Then, Marc Ross joins the program with analysis on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extending both their head coach and GM. Rhett Lewis also chimes in with a report from the Manning Passing Academy. Later, Denver Broncos WR ...

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 NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports on Robert Kraft's frustration as owner of the Patriots over the last couple of seasons and breaks down the rest of the AFC East with fellow insiders Cam Wolfe and Stacey Dales. Brian Baldinger stops by to talk about the 9th annual Sack Summit and reveal his top QB-TE duo to watch in 2025. Broncos tackle Garett Bolles stops by to talk about his partnership with USAA and why he's confid...

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NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo holds down the fort and delivers the biggest football headlines of the day. Off the top, Mike, Gregg Rosenthal and Brian Baldinger react to the latest Aaron Rodgers drama. This time, Rodgers says he'll be one and done with the Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring. Then, the trio answers for who will start at QB for the Cleveland Browns. Cam Wolfe and Sara Walsh also chime in with analysis on Bryce Y...

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NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports on Travis Hunter's rookie deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars and speaks with Marc Ross and Stacey Dales to discuss the NFC teams most likely to challenge the Eagles in their pursuit of a second-straight championship. Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy joins the podcast to talk about improving his performance with age and the impactful work his Van Noy Valor Foundation is doing for foster kids. ...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista break down the Baltimore Ravens’ blockbuster move to acquire Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander and how the trade came together. Cam Wolfe joins to analyze what DeAndre Hopkins brings to Baltimore and how DaVante Adams fits into the Rams' offense. The crew also explores Travis Kelce’s outlook with the Chiefs and what to expect from the veteran tight end in 202...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista deliver the biggest football headlines of the day. To start the show, the Insiders discuss the early tremors of a Lamar Jackson contract extension, before analyzing the actual extension that San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy received this offseason. Then, Cincinnati Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr. joins the show and fields questions about the Bengals' offseason so far...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista deliver the latest on top defensive stars negotiating new contracts and report on the ongoing efforts to secure new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders. Cam Wolfe joins to analyze the evolving dynamic between Kirk Cousins and rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. Marc Ross chats with Tom about breakout candidates poised for a big leap this season, a...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break down the biggest stories around the league, including Micah Parsons saying the longer the Cowboys wait to sign him to an extension, the more it’s going to cost them, plus the latest on T.J. Watt and Trey Hendrickson’s contract holdouts and recent signings. Stacey Dales joins the show to discuss how the Packers stack up in the NFC, how Daniel Jones can resurrect h...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break down the biggest stories across the leagues including Dak Prescott giving his impression of the Cowboys new coaching staff, how the Steelers are handling the contract impasse with TJ Watt, and which teams are looking impressive during mini camps. Plus. Marc Ross joins the show to discuss the contract drama within the Bengals organization with first-round pick Shemar Stewart ...

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport break down the biggest headlines from around the league, including why rookie two-way phenom Travis Hunter remains unsigned during mandatory minicamp and weigh in on DK Metcalf’s comments about playing with Aaron Rodgers. Jane Slater reports from Cowboys camp with the latest on Micah Parsons’ contract situation. Steve Wyche and Brian Baldinger provide updates from Comm...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo tackle the biggest football headlines of the day, starting with a bizarre Aaron Rodgers press conference where he announces he has been married for "a couple months." Then, Omar Ruiz joins the show with commentary on the Los Angeles Chargers roster heading into the 2025 NFL season. Cam Wolfe also has a report on the Miami Dolphins and their two contract situations. Later, Brian B...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport break down all the major storylines from minicamp, including Aaron Rodgers officially signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Packers releasing longtime CB Jaire Alexander, and the Texans picking up former Browns RB Nick Chubb. Marc Ross and Steve Wyche join to examine how Stefon Diggs will fit into the Patriots' offense, while Jeffri Chadiha analyzes Malaki Starks’ expect...

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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport, and Judy Battista break down the biggest stories around the league, including Aaron Rodgers declaring Pittsburgh as his next NFL home and the Ravens opening contract extension talks with Lamar Jackson. Cameron Wolfe checks in with updates on the Browns and Bills ahead of mandatory minicamp, while Jeffri Chadiha reports on key developments with the Chargers and Broncos. Nick Shook hi...

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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo react to today's bombshell headline: Aaron Rodgers will be a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Insiders, along with Steve Wyche, Brian Baldinger, Stacey Dales and Marc Ross provide the details and commentary surrounding Rodgers, the Steelers and what is to come for the 2025 season. Later, the Insiders are joined by Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye.

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NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo delivers the latest updates from around the league, including Cowboys DE Micah Parsons confirming his attendance at minicamp and former Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins visiting the Broncos. Steve Wyche and Jeffri Chadiha join the show to analyze how the Chiefs could re-establish themselves as an offensive juggernaut. Brian Baldinger checks in with a preview of what he'l...

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