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Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons. Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions. The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the list and going back to back with another Philadelphia Eagles corner in Cooper DeJean, wondering whether Maxx Crosby can avoid dropping off this season and much more. (6:00) - Top defensive players: top 6 (37:20) - Top defensive players: #7-12 (1:21:25) - Top defensive players: #13-16 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down what to expect from every second-year quarterback heading into the 2026 NFL season. The duo start with the big trade news from around the NFL, including their thoughts on Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A.J. Brown’s fit with the New England Patriots. Next, Nate & Matt break down expectations for every sophomore NFL quarterback: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard. The duo wrap things up with Breakout Watch, as they shout out a player who could be primed for a big season in 2026. (3:10) - NFL news roundup: Myles Garrett to Rams, A.J. Brown to Patriots (37:10) - Second-year QB expectations: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough (1:16:30) - Second-year QB expectations: Shedeur Sanders, Riley Leonard (1:25:30) - Breakout Watch Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice and Andrew Siciliano react to the Los Angeles Rams acquiring reigning DPOY Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade. The duo cover what led to the Cleveland Browns deciding to finally move on (in exchange for EDGE Jared Verse and first-, second- and third-round draft picks), how this affects the Rams’ chances at a Super Bowl this season, what this tells us about the Browns’ plans for the future and their chances at getting someone like Arch Manning in the 2027 NFL Draft and much more. (00:30) - Rams acquire Myles Garrett (17:30) - Browns takeaways: did they just shake up the 2027 NFL Draft? Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It’s a bittersweet goodbye as Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab gather for one final edition of Inside Coverage. They start by reacting to Mike Vrabel’s latest comments on the New England Patriots potentially adding WR A.J. Brown to the offense, before diving into Matthew Stafford’s contract extension. The crew also dips their toes into the legal waters with breakdowns on the Florida AG subpoenaing the NFL over the Rooney Rule and the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement request. Plus, former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons joins to discuss retirement! Finally, the show ends with a sentimental One More Thing. (3:45) - Mike Vrabel comments on adding A.J. Brown (17:45) - Rams extend Matthew Stafford (27:15) - Justin Simmons joins the show (42:30) - Florida AG puts legal pressure on NFL (52:00) - Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement request denied (1:08:30) - Saying Goodbye 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald compete to draft the best roster of NFL skill players heading into the 2026 season. The hosts take turns drafting from among the best skill players in the NFL to create the best offense possible. Matt builds his team around speed, taking Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at wide receiver, Jahmyr Gibbs at running back, Tucker Kraft at tight end and Nico Collins as his flex option. Charles has the most physical roster, grabbing James Cook, Drake London, Puka Nacua, Colston Loveland and Jameson Williams as a deep speed threat. Nate’s team has Bijan Robinson carrying the rock, with Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb and Brock Bowers in the passing game. The three hosts wrap up the show with Breakout Watch, where they each predict a potential breakout player to keep an eye on this fall. (3:30) - Skill player draft: top 5 (25:20) - Skill player draft: 5-10 (46:00) - Skill player draft: 11-15 (1:06:00) - Breakout Watch Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Should we take Aaron Rodgers’ retirement announcement at face value after the veteran QB spoke about his plans to hang it up after the 2026 season? Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Ben Fawkes share their thoughts on Rodgers’ final season and the fate of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They move on to break down all of the implications surrounding Rashee Rice being ordered to spend 90 days in jail after a parole violation. What does this mean for the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense? Plus, NFL legends Emmitt Smith and Marshawn Lynch sat down with Andrew Siciliano. Hear about that and more on today’s episode! (00:45) - Will 2026 be Aaron Rodgers’ last season? (13:50) - Rashee Rice to serve 30 days in jail (24:10) - Emmitt Smith joins Inside Coverage (38:00) - Favorite win totals post-schedule release (56:05) - Marshawn Lynch on Fernando Mendoza (57:30) - One More Thing 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal to draft the top 18 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season. The trio snake draft their way through the QBs they’d want at the helm for 2026, as Bill takes Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen first overall and the three hosts debate their more contentious top picks (Lamar Jackson at two? Drake Maye top three? How far does Patrick Mahomes deserve to fall?) Next, Nate, Bill and Gregg cover the latter half of the top ten, including where quarterbacks like Jordan Love, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy stack up, before rounding out the top 18 with conversations on Jared Goff, Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, Kyler Murray (!), Jalen Hurts and more. (7:20) - Top 6 NFL quarterbacks (49:10) - Quarterbacks 7-12 (1:30:35) - Quarterbacks 13-18 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

How strange is it that Aaron Rodgers went to Pittsburgh without meeting with the Steelers’ staff? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein look at the QB’s looming decision timeline as OTAs begin next week. Later, the crew dives into the NFL schedule release, including a key AFC West matchup between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Following that, Andrew sits down with former NFL guard Kyle Long to talk all things Chicago Bears. The two also have an important conversation about the importance of mental health. Hear about that and more on today’s episode! (6:00) - Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned (16:10) - NFL Schedule Release early takeaways (32:10) - Kyle Long joins the show! (55:40) - Is NFL streaming debate misunderstood? (1:08:40) - One More Thing 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Nate Tice is joined by Cory Kinnan for an early deep dive into the loaded 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class, breaking down key names to know. Nate & Cory start by emptying the notebook on the top quarterbacks of the class heading into the summer, including Texas’ Arch Manning, Oregon’s Dante Moore, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker & Minnesota’s Drake Lindsey. Next, the duo cover some quarterbacks at big name schools that are getting buzz like Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss and more, plus some intriguing transfers like Sam Leavitt, Byrum Brown and others. Nate & Cory wrap things up with Breakout Watch, as they each shout out an NFL player that is primed to break out this fall. Cory highlights WR Luther Burden III of the Chicago Bears, while Nate features LB Cedric Gray of the Tennessee Titans. (7:10) - Breaking down the top 2027 QBs (45:30) - More interesting 2027 QBs: big-name schools (1:05:20) - New transfers that could climb big boards + Brendan Sorsby’s value (1:25:50) - 2026 NFL Breakout Watch Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Is this a make-or-break year for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens?Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson break down that possibility along with more of the top OTA storylines from across the league. Will Aaron Rodgers make a decision before mandatory minicamps? Later, the crew dives into the shocking betting scandal involving QB Brendan Sorsby at Texas Tech. Following that, Andrew sits down with NFL Stock Exchange host Trevor Sikkema to talk all things NFL Draft. Hear about that and more on today’s episode! (7:20) - Russell Wilson says Jets made an offer (12:00) - Top OTA Storylines (28:30) - Deep diving the Brendan Sorsby situation (47:20) - Trevor Sikkema joins the show (1:08:50) - One More Thing 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv