Scoop City: Inside The NFL

James Palmer is joined by former NFL offensive lineman and film breakdown specialist Brian Baldinger for a Thursday edition of Scoop City. Palmer and Baldinger react to the latest news out of Denver, where the Broncos and Nik Bonitto have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth up to $120 million. Baldinger shares why Denver's defense can once again be one of the best in football. The duo a...

It’s an MVP edition of Scoop City! Reigning MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to host two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. To help break it all down, we welcomed The Athletic’s senior NFL writer Mike Silver to share insights on the matchup and detail his latest article about Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins. The 2025 NFL regular season will be the second year for many youn...

Scoop City is back with a packed episode ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, co-host James Palmer, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel began the show by discussing the Philadelphia Eagles. The group debated whether the Eagles are built to repeat as Super Bowl champions. What, if anything, could hold them back? Russini, Palmer and Daniel also discussed what th...

in a stunning NFL blockbuster, the Dallas Cowboys have traded All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round draft picks and three-time Pro Bowler Kenny Clark. Upon arrival in Green Bay, Parsons will sign a record-setting four-year, $188 million deal with $136 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. On this special...

Scoop City looks ahead to next week's season kick-off game between the Dallas Cowboys and reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles. Zach Berman, The Athletic's senior Eagles writer, joins James Palmer live from the Eagles' training facility to talk about how Philadelphia can win back-to-back NFC East division titles for the first time since 2004. Zach and James also discuss who the biggest threat in...

Scoop City returns with another packed episode! The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini details the trade that sent WR Adam Thielen back to the Minnesota Vikings. In return, the Carolina Panthers received two draft picks. Thielen returns to the place he called home for the first nine seasons of his NFL career. Elsewhere around the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs will be without star WR Rashee...

The Athletic's senior NFL insider Dianna Russini breaks down Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin's three-year extension. Chase Daniel adds his perspective on what it means for the Commanders' offense with McLaurin back on the field and how quarterback Jayden Daniels and his top target can get back up to speed quickly with Week 1 fast approaching. James Palmer, Russini and Daniel als...

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels joins The Athletic's senior NFL insider Dianna Russini on the final day of training camp in Ashburn, VA, to talk about getting ready for the 2025 season. Jayden talks to Dianna about his growing connection with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and why they are only scratching the surface of what their offense can produce. Dianna asks Jayden about the op...

The Dallas Cowboys kickoff the regular season in 15 days against the Philadelphia Eagles. Will the Cowboys and All-Pro DE Micah Parsons agree to a contract extension before then? The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the situation in Dallas between Parsons and the Cowboys. Parsons and the Cowboys aren’t the only teams and star players at a stalemate. Trey Hendrickson is...

The New York Giants improved to 2-0 in the preseason thanks, in part, to another impressive performance from rookie QB Jaxson Dart. The Ole Miss product completed over 87% of his passes and threw a touchdown against the New York Jets. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel says the Giants need to name Dart the Week 1 starter. Plus, The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini shares an update on Cincinnat...

The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini joins New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd year quarterback Drake Maye to talk about taking the team to the next level. Dianna talks to coach Vrabel about his time away from coaching and when he knew he had to get back to being a head coach again after leaving the Titans. Dianna and coach Vrabel also talk about building a special rela...

The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini sits down for an exclusive conversation with Minnesota Vikings reigning Coach of the Year Kevin O'Connell and Running Back Aaron Jones. O'Connell shares his thoughts on quarterback JJ McCarthy and his development since returning to the field. Russini and O'Connell talk about the expectations for the Vikings and playing in the NFC North. The Vikings...

James Palmer and Chase Daniel unpack the NFL QB Tiers list with Athletic's Senior NFL Writer Mike Sando. Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Cincinnatti Bengals Joe Burrow were the only two unanimous Tier 1 quarterbacks on this list. James and Chase ask Mike what goes into a unanimous decision. Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson breaks into the top Tier for the first time in his career. We ask Mike...

Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ends his hold-in after he agreed to terms on a four-year, $48 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini breaks down how the sides came together and what it means for the Bills Super Bowl aspirations. Three star players continue to deal with contract disputes across the NFL. Dianna will share the latest on Da...

Week one of the preseason is in the books! The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel welcome in new co-host James Palmer to the show. James brings decades of sports reporting and NFL coverage to the show with previous jobs at NFL Network and with the Houston Texans. James gives Dianna and Chase two truths and a lie to kick off a new era in Scoop City....

The Athletics Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel break down the biggest headlines across the NFL as the first full week of preseason kicks off. Dianna is fresh off a trip to Foxborough, where she watched the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders hold a joint practice and caught up with players and coaches from both sides. All eyes are on Cleveland, where roo...

Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel kick off our Training Camp tour with a stop in Colorado to visit with the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Bo Nix breaks down what is different heading into his second season in the NFL. Dianna shares the breaking news with Nix about receiver Courtland Sutton's new contract extension LIVE during the conversation. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Patrick Surtain II...

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons officially requested a trade from the team while contract talks have stalled. Owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters this weekend following Parsons request, but tells fans there is no reason for concern. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss why this year’s contract issues is Dallas is different from the ones in yea...

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some best offensive players in the game. We caught up with Justin Jefferson, David Njoku, Khalil Shakir, ,and Chase Brown to talk about breakout potential, evolving roles, and how they're preparing to take the next step i...

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some defensive stars about identity, leadership and what it takes to dominate in today's offense-driven league. We caught up with Steelers defensive lineman, Cam Heyward to talk about why Mike Tomlin is shouts out stats o...

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some of the biggest names in the league. We caught up with quarterbacks Josh Allen, Jordan Love and Drake Maye about their unique journeys so far in the NFL. Dianna talks with the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen abou...

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini and former NFL Quarterback Chase Daniel spoke with some of the greatest minds In the game. We checked in with three head coaches who are building their programs in very different ways — Sean Payton, Kevin O’Connell, And DeMeco Ryans. Dianna and Chase asked Denver Broncos...

Scoop City is revisiting some of our favorite interviews from this past year. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, spoke with one of the most intriguing quarterback and coordinator duos in the NFL with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury about their first year together in DC. Dianna sat down with Jayden Daniels the week of the Su...

The Cincinnati Bengals and rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart remain at a standoff over language in his rookie contract. Despite not being under contract, the Bengals first-round draft choice was in attendance at Bengals Minicamp until Thursday. The Bengals also continue to negotiate with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson. As of the taping of this episode, the two sides have not agreed to a...

Scoop City is back with a preview of several teams' offseason minicamps. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, reported on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons expect QB Kirk Cousins to attend minicamp. Will the Falcons ultimately decide to trade the veteran QB? Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Zak Keefer, discuss the possibility of Cousins being...