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September 24, 2025 28 mins

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined but Colts pass-rush icon Robert Mathis for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life in the trenches. Mathis shares how watching Derrick Thomas shaped his game, the origins of his signature tomahawk chop, and what it meant to cross the 100-sack milestone. He opens up about teaming with Dwight Freeney to form one of the NFL’s most feared pass rush duos, the l...

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Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Fame defensive tackle John Randle to find out what made him the king of talking trash, what inspired him to paint his face for games, and the weirdest pre-game ritual that he and his teammates tried. John also discusses his work with the NFL Legends community and why it’s important to reach out to people when you’re having a hard time.

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September 23, 2025 47 mins

Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, and Brian Baldinger break down the biggest games from Week 3 of the 2025 season. DJ opens up the show with a tribute to his longtime friend and former Appalachian State teammate, Shawn Clark. Then, the guys break down the NFC Divisional Round rematch between the Rams and Eagles (02:35), before diving into Broncos-Chargers (11:40), Texans Jaguars (17:23), Cowboys-Bears (24:00), Packers-Browns (29:09), ...

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September 17, 2025 50 mins

Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, and Brian Baldinger break down the biggest games from Week 2 of the 2025 season. The guys start with the Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs (1:24), then dive into Jaguars-Bengals (9:24), Giants-Cowboys (16:18), Seahawks-Steelers, (26:00), Broncos-Colts (34:14) and Falcons-Vikings. (40:30)

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ESPN’s Mina Kimes joins Cam Jordan on Off the Edge for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and sharp conversation about the NFL. Mina breaks down why defenses are pushing back against the league’s offensive explosion. Cam makes bold QB comps for Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Patrick Mahomes, and Mina explains why the Seahawks’ old-school style could surprise people. She also shares her most impressive teams through t...

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Dallas Cowboys legend Darren Woodson joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode for a candid conversation about his life on and off the field. Woodson shares his “welcome to the NFL” moment, what it was like covering Michael Irvin in practice, and why he never left Dallas during his entire career. He opens up about Jimmy Johnson’s shocking exit, the transition to Barr...

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Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Famer Steve Largent for a wide-ranging conversation that spans his legendary NFL career, his second act in Congress, and the values that have guided him through it all. Largent reflects on his journey from getting cut by the Oilers to becoming the face of the Seattle Seahawks, sharing stories of his most satisfying season, his 100th touchdown, and even his payback hit on Mike Ha...

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On this episode of the Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam sits down with legendary pass rusher Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman to talk about the origin of his iconic sack celebration, the intensity of the Chargers-Raiders rivalry, and how advanced today's pass rushers have become.  They dive into how today’s QBs have changed the game, why Shawne believes Micah Parsons is one of one, and how Shaw...

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September 9, 2025 59 mins

Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, and Brian Baldinger break down all the action from a loaded Week 1 on Move the Sticks. The guys start with the instant-classic between the Ravens and Bills (01:43), then dive into Steelers-Jets (11:25), Giants-Commanders (18:25), Lions-Packers (27:55), Buccaneers-Falcons (37:32), Dolphins-Colts (41:29), Titans-Broncos (45:45), and Panthers-Jaguars (48:42). DJ also shares his insights from calling Chie...

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Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper to talk football, family, and second acts. LT reflects on his journey from idolizing Walter Payton and learning moves from Barry Sanders, to becoming an NFL MVP and a Hall of Famer. He shares what it’s like coaching high school football in Texas, the lessons he learned from teammates like Junior Seau, and the impact of Marty Schottenheimer on...

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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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Introductions for Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel are brief as it's time to prepare for the NFL Playoffs!  Matt explains the mental focus for players getting ready for playoff gameday and how it changes as teams advance.  Reliving the sad memory of attending a Super Bowl party following a loss, Matt explains why he didn't watch the game after the season. Bobby needs to know how NFL teammate gifts compare to those he exch...

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May 14, 2024 41 mins

Creating the NFL schedule is a beast of a task! And on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike sits down with the NFL's VP of Broadcast Planning, Mike North as he explains how it's done!

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Peter opens with his thoughts on two very different vibes surrounding the 1-3 teams in New York City this week. Then, he goes through a “pinch me” type of Sunday that included being on the field and in attendance for both the Eagles-Commanders and the Jets-Chiefs games. This week’s guest is Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht. With Tampa Bay sitting atop the NFC South at 3-1 heading into their bye, Jason hits on the signing of Bake...

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss how the 3-1 Cowboys might really be that good, what changes Mike Tomlin might be ready to make in Pittsburgh, and the Ravens' continued improvement on offense. Cam Wolfe joins us to discuss the Bills' dominance over the Dolphins and why Miami couldn’t stop Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. Sherree Burruss is here to talk about the Eagles and their second consecut...

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On today's episode of the NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss just how good the Cowboys, Steelers, Browns, and Colts really are at 2-1. Stacey Dales and Cameron Wolfe join in to preview the Bills and Dolphins Week 4 matchup. 49ers Safety Talanoa Hufanga joins the NFL Report to talk about the 49ers' stout defense and just how good QB Brock Purdy is. Brian Baldinger stops by to reveal his favorite player film sessions, a...

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Episode #3: Cam is back this week, though he's fresh off the New Orleans Saints suffering their first loss of the season 18-17 to the Green Bay Packers. Cam laments how the Saints blew a 17-0 fourth quarter lead, and losing Derek Carr to injury in the third quarter. He also shares his 24-hour rule in how he processes a loss. Cam's friend and former teammate Terron Armstead joins the show, and gives an inside perspective of the Miam...

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Bucky Brooks: Playing for Hall of Fame coaches, being the anti-hot taker, coaching with purpose

On the latest episode of the NFL Players: NFL Media’s Bucky Brooks a.k.a. “Team No Sleep Captain,” a.k.a. “Man of Many Jobs” joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Bucky talks about his many jobs, and how writing is the foundation of the success he’s achieved in his post-NFL career. In an era of hot takes, Bucky explains why he’s inten...

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Peter goes on a deep dive into the magic that is a Travis Kelce / Taylor Swift potential romance. Peter is then joined by coaching agent and former NFL player and coach Richmond Flowers III. Richmond’s first ever client was Mike McDaniel.  Richmond helps tell Mike’s origins story and explains why McDaniel and the Dolphins are the perfect match.

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On Today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche, James Palmer and former head coach, defensive coordinator and current NFL Media analyst Leslie Frazier discuss how the Dolphins racked up 70 points against the Broncos defense. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the Vikings 0-3 start, and why the odds suggested Chargers head coach Brandon Staley made the right call going for it on 4th-and-1 on his own 24-yard-line i...

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