NFL Spotlight w/ Ari Meirov

Ari Meirov reveals who our special Tuesday Spotlight guest will be. Listen to find out which NFC general manager will be on the show tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov goes through his top 5 storylines to keep an eye on as the NFL enters their summer break including what the Browns will do with their collection of quarterbacks, especially Shedeur Sanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sparked by Sean McVay's revelation the Rams would have considered signing Aaron Rodgers if they had lost Matthew Stafford, Ari Meirov goes through his favorite "what ifs" for moves that almost happened including Tom Brady to the Los Angeles Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov explains the contract holdup between the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie pass rusher Shemar Stewart and says why Stewart is not helping anything by calling out the team who drafted him. Ari discusses other NFL holdouts and J.K. Dobbins signing with the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton to discuss how he went from a Georgia high school athlete to a lynchpin for the New York Giants offense. He talks the highest and lowest moments of his career and how he has shaped his own leadership role on the team. He talks Daniel Jones, a potential 18th game & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Ari Meirov discusses running back Nick Chubb signing with the Houston Texans and what he brings to the kings of the AFC South. He explains why J.K. Dobbins is by far the top RB left on the market and breaks down what we know about Aaron Rodgers' contract with the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gives his instant react to the long-awaited signing of Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers as he will make the deal final over the coming days. He examines why the Commanders are dragging their feet extending Terry McLaurin & why it is surprising the Ravens decided to get Rashod Bateman’s extension done now. Plus, what Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury means for his chances to b...

Ari Meirov discusses Lions center Frank Ragnow's decision to retire from the NFL at age 29 and then the larger thought that players like Saquon Barkley could consider hanging up their cleats earlier than players in the past. Plus, free agent RB J.K. Dobbins heads to Denver to meet with the Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Allen gives the latest news update from around the NFL including Lions center Frank Ragnow's sudden retirement, Stefon Diggs reportedly not being in danger of being cut, T.J. Watt expected to sign an extension before the season, and Gabe Davis' upcoming visit to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this re-released episode of NFL Spotlight (From December 19, 2024), Ari talks with Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson about his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, his high school lacrosse career and what he learned from Saints pass rusher Cameron Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov explains how the New England Patriots could get out of their contract with Stefon Diggs after videos emerged of him holding allegedly an illegal substance without a major financial loss. Ari also examines a potential Kyle Pitts trade, reviews the Bryce Huff trade to the 49ers and how surprising Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's extension is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Ari Meirov goes through the myriad of Steelers news from the last couple of days including T.J. Watt not showing up to voluntary workouts as he looks for a new contract, Terry Bradshaw wanting nothing to do with Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh looking to add a WR after already trading George Pickens away and could they be in the market for Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Ari Meirov goes deep into the topic of rookie contracts, particularly those taken in the 2nd round of the draft. He explains why 30 of the 32 have yet to put pen to paper and why Jayden Higgins was one who put this all into effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov gets into the 2 biggest absences from Tuesday's VOLUNTARY OTAs: Kirk Cousins and James Cook. He explains the options both have as they navigate wanting a trade (Cousins) and a new deal (Cook). Plus, Ari analyzes Commissioner Roger Goodell's comments regarding the salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov is joined by 3-time Super Bowl champion Pro Scout Ronnie McGill to talk about his journey from University of North Carolina to helping build and prepare some of the best rosters and players in the history of the NFL. He shares stories of his time with Bill Belichick & the Patriots, as well as the new look Houston Texans with C.J. Stroud, plus Ronnie answers “what is an advance scout?” L...

Ari Meirov & Ben Allen take advantage of the slow news day and do a full 10-pick Flag Football Draft - 5 on offense, 5 on defense - Which squad do YOU think would win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Meirov digs into the owners meetings from Wednesday that resulted in the tush push being saved for another season, the onside kickoff changes and the playoff seeding changes proposal being dropped. He dicusses the announcement of the upcoming Hard Knocks series (training camp and regular season). Plus, Ari gives a tribute to Colts owner Jim Irsay who died on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad...

Insider Ari Meirov explains the importance of the moves the Bears made this offseason to fortify their offensive line including now extending Joe Thuney. He thinks that Chicago could take a step into being one of the top 10 OLs in the NFL. Plus, Ari gets into all the voting topics that will happen later today (tush push/playoff seeding) and a conversation about NFL players being allowed to compete...

Ari Meirov welcomes in Raiders General Manager John Spytek to discuss his 20+ years in the NFL from being an operations intern to leading the Raiders into their next chapter under Pete Carroll & Geno Smith. He discusses his relationship with Tom Brady, the Buccaneers & what he expects from the rookie Ashton Jeanty & the rest of the team in 2025. Plus, Ari talks the Eagles extending Nick Sirianni,...

Ari Meirov breaks down the massive deal for Brock Purdy which pushes him from less than a million per year to a top-10 highest paid player in the NFL. Ari also examines what is next for the 49ers/star linebacker Fred Warner and which QB is going to get the big bucks next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insider Ari Meirov reveals what he knows about Caleb Williams ALMOST deciding to say I won't play for the Bears and force them into taking someone else, force a trade to Vikings or even go to the UFL. Plus, Ari explains why the Ravens reinvested in Derrick Henry on a 2-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insider Ari Meirov dives into the 2025 NFL Schedule release and gives the 10 things that stood out to him most including the Steelers and the Jets squaring off in Week 1 with Aaron Rodgers' decision looming. -------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySportsUpdate...

Insider Ari Meirov loves the NFL schedule, but thinks the release could use some work, luckily he has a fix. Plus, Ari breaks down Trey Hendrickson's latest comments on his contract dispute with the Bengals. -------------- NFL Spotlight is dedicated to bringing you the best context to the biggest news stories every day with top-notch insight from Ari Meirov. Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/MySports...

Insider Ari Meirov discusses the latest news surrounding Trey Hendrickson and his contract negotiations (or lack there of) with the Bengals, setting up Ari giving his 10 biggest contract disputes of the last decade (or so). 00:00 - Cold Open 01:21 - Trey Hendrickson's contract dispute 10:14 - Darrelle Revis 15:36 - Earl Thomas 19:25 - Melvin Gordon 23:51 - Ezekiel Elliott 27:35 - Le’Veon Bell 34:0...

Insider Ari Meirov dives into Derek Carr's decision to retire and what it means for the Saints future, including which of their 3 quarterbacks will be the Week 1 starter: Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices