PFT Live with Mike Florio

(0:00) Mike Florio with Steelers DT Cameron Heyward about what he'll miss most about Mike Tomlin and adjusting to head coach Mike McCarthy's game plan, as well as his message to fans about the quarterback. (9:45) Then Mike chats with Alabama QB Ty Simpson about his emotions on the eve of the Draft, when he expects to hear his phone ring, and the importance of having a chip on your shoulder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Jets hold 2nd pick in 2026 NFL Draft (10:30) Darren Mougey: “I wouldn’t look too much into a cancellation because there were other ones we may have changed as well.” (19:37) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes present at start of Chiefs voluntary offseason workouts (25:00) Andy Reid on QB Justin Fields: “We didn’t bring him to be a gadget guy, although he can do every gadget there is. He’s a legitimate quarterback, a starting quarterback, in the National Football League." (30:33) Report: Steelers have not heard from QB Aaron Rodgers about his status for 2026 season (43:00) Art Rooney: “I wish I could tell you we’re at the end of the discussion, but we’re still talking to Aaron and he’s still deciding what he wants to do. (49:55) Chris Simms' 2026 Mock Draft (52:10) Pittsburgh public schools shift to remote learning for remainder of week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(21:10) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses media for first time since pictures with former reporter Dianna Russini were published (23:00) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel: “I also don't want to take away from ... the weekend of the draft. This is an important time for us, our organization.” (31:30) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel: ““We never want our actions to negatively affect the team. We never want to be the cause of a distraction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:25 - Mike Vrabel addresses the media for fist time since New York Post story 15:10 - Could a player ever pull out of the Draft to go back to college? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) 2 days until 2026 NFL Draft (04:27) Patriots Insider for NBC Sports Boston Tom E. Curran joins the show; Report: Eagles will "likely" trade WR A.J. Brown to Patriots after June 1 (14:30) Report: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft tried to stop New York Post from publishing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos (34:30) Miami Herald Columnist Omar Kelly joins the show; Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley: "I want to find out who this team is & match that with who we become" (37:35) Latest on RB De'Von Achane (42:30) Dolphins: 1 of 6 teams with multiple 1st-round picks in 2026 Draft (44:52) Troy Aikman's involvement with Dolphins (46:54) Odell Beckham, Jr. had a workout, took physical with Giants on Monday (49:10) Former Raiders LB Rod Martin passes away at 72 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(10:28) Justin Jefferson on Kyler Murray: "I'm looking forward to his speed, his quickness, his arm strength that he's shown countless times" (17:00) Caleb Williams on 2025 season: "That was a good stepping stone for me, but that wasn't the last stepping stone" (20:35) Caleb Williams on Ben Johnson's message: "It's going to be more difficult, I'm going to push you more. And my answer is 'Yes sir'" (31:47) The Athletic Writer Mike Jones joins the show; Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence II: "When this opportunity came, I jumped at it because I knew I was going to be uncomfortable" (39:50) Latest on 18 game schedule (46:30) NFL begins "onboarding" potential replacement referees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Steelers have not heard from QB Aaron Rodgers about his status for 2026 season (09:00) Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. agree to 3 year extension, becoming highest paid non-QB in NFL history (12:00) Is there added pressure on QB C.J. Stroud (15:51) Report: Patriots owner Robert Kraft tried to stop New York Post from publishing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini photos (20:23) Report: Eagles will “likely” trade WR A.J. Brown to Patriots after June 1 (26:50) Former Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested for misdemeanor obstruction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:10) Giants trade DT Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals for 2026 1st round pick (10th overall) (40:00) Dexter Lawrence: “They wanted me here and they appreciate the work that I've put in… I'm going to do everything I can to show them that they didn't waste it.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(02:50) Report: NFL looking for big increase in next round of TV deals (16:26) USA Today fires reporter for comments about Dianna Russini (37:30) Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York with dispute about more than money (42:32) Report: De'Von Achane shows up for Dolphins' voluntary workouts (49:47) Rams unveil new uniforms for 2026 season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(16:00) 6 Days Until NFL Draft (35:42) Chiefs GM Brett Veach: "There will probably be a lot of trades in first round of the draft" (41:00) Which teams could make moves in Round 1? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(02:43) Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: “I think next week as people finalize their boards and start to strategize, have their strategy sessions, that comes into play… Most of these trades happen as you're on the board. Players fall off that you wanted and then you're willing to come out.” (12:21) How high will Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love get drafted? (25:50) Report: Jets cancel pre-draft meeting with Texas Tech DE David Bailey (31:32) Panthers GM Dan Morgan: “We want guys that make plays. You know, whether it's a DB taking the ball away or it's a receiver, running back scoring touchdowns, we want guys that are going to come in here and be playmakers.” (35:18) TRIVIA: Only one team has drafted a wide receiver in the first round 3 three straight years. Name the team and the player (41:54) NFL begins to onboard potential replacement officials (46:54) Commanders unveil new uniforms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(15:37) Ravens GM Eric DeCosta: “Valuing different traits or qualities or different things in players really does create an opportunity for us to improve as a staff.” (21:30) Eric DeCosta: “ I like having 11 picks right now… We may end up with 14, or we may end up with six. It just depends on the board.” (35:19) Raiders GM John Spytek on teams calling about trading for #1 pick: “We’ve gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand right now.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Negotiations between NYG, DT Dexter Lawrence "reach an impasse" (13:00) Giants GM Joe Schoen: “I’m not going to get into it if there’s a deadline or not." (25:21) Reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic (39:32) Cowboys Co-Owner Stephen Jones on potential WR George Pickens trade: "We've had no one call with interest" (51:38) Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman on interest in NYG head coach job this offseason: “"That was the intriguing part. Knowing that you got one of the best players in the country… but I’m as happy as can be” (56:47) Steelers LB Patrick Queen on Aaron Rodgers’ return in 2026: “Is he gonna be back? I don't know…"I can and can't (imagine it), like it's 50-50.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(14:08) Eagles hold pre-draft press conference yesterday (15:30) Eagles GM Howie Roseman on QB Jalen Hurts: “ It’s unfair to have these articles written, but I understand it’s also what sells at this point.” (25:44) Howie Roseman: "What do you think the odds are that I'm answering this question any different than I've answered anywhere else? Like really, do you think that's 50%? Do you think that's 75%? A.J. Brown is an Eagle." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio breaks down the news that NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic, one week after the New York Post published photos of Russini with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a resort in Sedona, Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Happy 31st birthday, Baker Mayfield! (16:00) Where should Baker’s new deal rank among top QB salaries? (22:10) Lions hold pre-draft press conference (33:20) Simms’ 2026 Defensive Tackle Draft Ranks (40:53) Former Cardinals HC, Titans assistant Dave McGinnis passes away at 74 (45:07) Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter refutes report that he will primarily play CB this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(08:55) Patriots hold pre-draft press conference yesterday (11:00) Patriots GM/EVP Eliot Wolf on Vrabel’s draft involvement: “Very involved. Business as usual. He’s been in there with us, this round of meetings, probably a little more than he was last year.” (15:17) Eliot Wolf on interest in Eagles WR A.J. Brown: “As far as players on other teams, again gonna keep the door open to anything that we think may improve our roster.” (25:10) Drake Maye: "Everybody says, 'You'll be back.' It's not that easy. So, we've got to get back to work, and I'm looking forward to trying to prove to myself that I can get back and just have another year to get a chance at it." (43:30) Where would Maye/Brown rank among top QB/WR duos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Report: Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. involved in fatal car accident in 2024 (12:10) NFL wins appeal of collusion ruling from NFLPA grievance filing (27:35) 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on 49ers game in Melbourne, Australia: “I'm going to do what our science tells us to do and try not to think about it all offseason… but I'll embrace it once it gets going” (29:00) Roger Goodell: “Coaches have a focus on winning… Coach Shanahan is enthusiastic and a great football coach, but also someone who truly understands the importance of expanding our game globally.” (34:30) Falcons exercise 5th year option on RB Bijan Robinson (39:10) Report: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attended NFL/NFL Referees Association bargaining session last week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(10:05) The Athletic is investigating reporter Dianna Russini after photos released with Patriots HC Mike Vrabel (1:01:30) Report: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel will not attend Patriots pre-draft press conferences See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:30) Department of Justice investigating NFL for potential anticompetitive practice (09:38) Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini say photos of the two at an Arizona resort are misleading (34:12) Report: Texans exercise 5th year options on QB C.J. Stroud, DE Will Anderson (42:36) Jaguars GM James Gladstone on CB/WR Travis Hunter: “He’ll be, for all intents and purposes, a limited participant throughout the offseason program with eyes on return to play at full tick in training camp.” (43:48) Should Jaguars stick with Hunter playing both ways? (47:41) Giants OC Matt Nagy: “I know how much respect that Jaxson has for Patrick… but we've also made it clear, you have to be Jaxson Dart. He's going to do that." (52:48) 16 players invited to attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.