Judge clears pro players to return to LSU

9/4 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including Ravens QB Lamar Jackson preparing for 2026 season with new HC and OC, Titans HC Robert Saleh addressing facing former team in Week 1, and LSU getting cleared to play pro players who …

The Athletic concludes investigation into Dianna Russini

9/4 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including The Athletic releasing the conclusion of its investigation into Dianna Russini, Russini "absolutely" planning a return to sports media, and Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addressing the res…

Jalen Hurts enters a critical year

9/3 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Eagles QB Jalen Hurts entering a critical year, Stephen Jones addressing whether Cowboys will be able to pay both WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens next year, and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta feel…

Raiders name Kirk Cousins as starting QB

9/3 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Raiders HC Klink Kubiak announcing Kirk Cousins as the starting QB and GM Ian Cunningham remaining undecided on Falcons' starting QB. 

PFT PM: Patriots' field goal illusions + When will Fernando Mendoza play?

On today's episode of PFT PM, Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) gives an impromptu update on the Jed York situation in and explores if Josh Jacobs, Terrion Arnold and Jonathon Cooper will return this season before unpacking the Patriots' clever usage of the video board on opposing FGs, reacting to Kir…

Texans, C.J. Stroud have no reason to rush into contract

9/2 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Texans GM Nick Caserio not rushing into a new contract with QB C.J. Stroud, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressing RB Josh Jacob’s legal situation, and looking at the contract situations surro…

Todd Monken defends decision to make Deshaun Watson starting QB

9/2 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Browns HC Todd Monken defending his decision to make Deshaun Watson starting QB, Monken expressing his confidence in Watson, and Monken focusing on explosive plays.

Joe Burrow plans to play for as long as he can

9/1 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Bengals QB Joe Burrow opening up about career goals, Jets naming Cade Klubnik as backup QB, and Steelers GM Omar Khan still working on getting a deal done with CB Joey Porter Jr.

49ers preparing for Week 1 trip to Australia

9/1 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including 49ers preparing for Week 1 Australia game, HC Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch addressing the media with updates on TE George Kittle and DE Nick Bosa, and Rams naming 11 team captains for 2026…

Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on paid leave

8/31 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Giants keeping WR Odell Beckham Jr. on 53-man roster, NFL placing RB Josh Jacobs on paid leave, and Seahawks signing CB Terrion Arnold.