PFT Live with Mike Florio

8/31 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including DT Aaron Donald ending retirement to return to Rams and Donald and HC Sean McVay addressing the media following the announcement Donald's return.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) break down a bust Sunday in the NFL preseason, starting off with the news that Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin his former team the Rams. Plus, the Packers have moved Micah Parsons to reserve/PUP to open season and all signs point to the Browns keeping four quarterbacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/28 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including Josh Allen making his case for grass fields over artificial turf, RB Josh Jacobs getting charged with two misdemeanors, and Titans HC Robert Saleh calling out the “cheap” hit that injured WR Wan’Dale Robinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/28 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including recapping preseason games from Thursday, looking at Raiders’ QB competition, and Rams HC Sean McVay saying everything is “up in the air” regarding Aaron Donald’s potential return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/27 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski addressing ongoing QB battle, looking at Ravens-Commanders joint practice from Wednesday, and NFL barring first-year players who sign with college teams from returning in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/27 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including NFL and NFLPA announcing a “greater emphasis” on five player-safety rules this season, breaking down the new system, and taking a look at updated rookie jersey patches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/26 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan addressing arrest of owner Jed York, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes remaining hopeful for a Week 1 return, and Vikings QBs J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz splitting second team reps at yesterday's practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/26 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez returning to practice despite “frustrating” contract talks, Patriots EVP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf saying he’s working on getting a deal done with Gonzalez, and looking at CB Joey Porter Jr.’s hold in with Steelers. See omnystudio....

8/25 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including 49ers owner Jed York getting arrested on Sunday, Patriots trading WR Kayshon Boutte to Texans, and Giants HC John Harbaugh addressing WR Malik Nabers’ availability for Week 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/25 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Browns announcing Deshaun Watson as starting QB, breaking down Browns’ decision to go with Watson, and Watson apologizing for his comments from Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) breaks down the latest news from a busy Monday afternoon in the NFL including the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their QB1 and 49ers owner Jed York being arrested in Ohio.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/24 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Mike Vrabel addressing resting starters in preseason, Christian McCaffrey returning to practice, and Ashton Jeanty suffering a possible ankle injury on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/24 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including examining at Deshaun Watson’s comments from Saturday and anticipating HC Todd Monken’s announcement of Browns QB1 on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/21 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including how Saturday's preseason game will impact who will start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/21 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including who we think will be the starting QB for the Las Vegas Raiders to start the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/20 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including a preview of week 2 of preseason football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/20 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extending DT Vita Vea and Baker Mayfield feeling the team is being underestimated entering this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/19 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy meeting with media for the first time since his wife’s shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/19 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including CB Terrion Arnold being placed on Commissioner’s exempt list when he signs with the Seattle Seahawks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) takes a deep dive into the potential future of the NFL, explains a possible in the ongoing Brian Flores case, and opens the PFT PM mailbag to answer listener questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/18 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Commissioner Roger Goodell saying "at some point there will be NFL teams outside the USA." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/18 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including updates on the recovery of New York Giants stars Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/17 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including Aaron Donald having his second tryout with the Los Angeles Rams as he contemplates his decision to return to the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/17 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) discuss latest news in NFL including the highlights of preseason week 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/14 Hour 2: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including CB Terrion Arnold agreeing to terms with the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, we reveal our early 2026 NFL power rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.