NFL: The Insiders

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista join forces to discuss the latest football headlines from Tuesday, May 12. Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan joins the Insiders to discuss No. 19 overall pick Monroe Freeling and more Panthers topics. Then, contributors Jeff Chadiha and Brian Balinger share teams that they believe could dethrone the Seattle Seahawks. Adam Rank also debuts "Ranks for Nothing," with commentary on the NFL's 2026 Schedule Release.
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NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Judy Battista reveal and discuss some of premier games of the 2026 schedule, including the Cowboys at the Giants in week one. Jane Slater, Marc Ross, and Steve Wyche breakdown the offseason to do lists for all four teams in the NFC East. Bengals tackle Orlando Browns Jr. joins the show and you’ll hear from coaches and players who took part in rookie minicamp.
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NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista tackle the top stories around the NFL beginning with the 23 teams that have opened their rookie mini camps. We’ll take you to them, and break down some of the top rookies. Will Aaron Rodgers sign with Steelers soon? Steelers analyst Max Starks stops by and breaks it down. We’ll have the details on the 3-year deal between the Jets and their star running back Bryce Hall. And you’ll hear how the deal got done between the NFL refs and the league.
The Insiders podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.
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NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Judy Battista report on Aaron Rodgers meeting with the Steelers regarding his future, and they share the latest on the NFL referees’ collective bargaining agreement. Then Steve Wyche and Brian Baldinger discuss the Texans rookie camp and how C.J. Stroud improves in 2026; Steve Wyche reports on Chargers rookie Akheem Mesidor; and retired Broncos safety Justin Simmons joins the show to evaluate his career. Plus Marc Ross reveals the players and coaches on the hot seat and Michael F Florio shares the rookies to target in dynasty fantasy league.
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NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo react to the comments Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich made about Geno Smith being the best version of himself. Then Brian Baldinger joins to discuss who got the better end of the Micah Parsons trade and tries to make sense of Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon saying he does not have a specific scheme in place. Baldy also delivers the rookies in the best position to succeed in 2026 and reviews the AFC South teams’ drafts. Jeff Chadiha reveals his teams that won the offseason and looks behind the scenes at how the Eagles traded up to select Makai Lemmon in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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