Scoop City: Inside The NFL

Scoop City is back with a Friday episode. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's National NFL Writer, Mike Jones, are back to bring you news and analysis from around the league. And the place to begin is in Indianapolis with the Colts. The team shut down former 1st round pick Anthony Richardson indefinitely due to shoulder soreness. This is the same lingering injury Richardson has previou...

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers have an agreement in place for Rodgers to become the next QB of the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will sign with Pittsburgh after spending two seasons in New York with the Jets. Mike Tomlin and company now have an experienced veteran to lead their offense.  The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to...

The NFL offseason training is officially upon us. This week teams around the league are meeting for voluntary OTAs. And for one star wide receiver, attendance is both a good sign for his team, but also a bit of damage control. This offseason the New England Patriots signed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a 3-year deal. Diggs, who is coming off a torn ACL, recently went viral on soc...

We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews from this past year, a sit down conversation with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid. Chase tees up this conversation with his former coach. The 3x Super Bowl champion head coach sits down with Chase Daniel & Dianna Russini to open up about the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes, all the attention Taylor Swift has brought Travis Kelce &...

Scoop City is back fresh off the latest league meeting. Former NFL QB and Co-host, Chase Daniel, is joined by Scoop City Newsletter author Jacob Robinson to break down the latest headlines in the league. And with league meetings happening in Minneapolis, they welcome The Athletic's Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis to the show. Find out how the Tush Push lived to fight another...push....

The NFL Owners have decided the fate of the Tush Push and the ban failed. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares why the owners ultimately decided to uphold the Tush Push play. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel shares his thoughts on the play. The proposal, introduced by the Green Bay Packers ultimately fell short by two votes. Among the teams to oppose the Packers' proposal were the B...

The news never stops when you're visiting Scoop City. The San Francisco 49ers inked a pair of stars to lucrative extensions over the last few days. Quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers agreed to a 5-year, $265 million contract that will keep Purdy in the Bay area until 2030. San Francisco then addressed their defensive leader, Fred Warner. The Niners All-Pro linebacker agreed to a 3-year, $63 mil...

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up franchise quarterback Brock Purdy with a 5-year contract extension. Purdy and the 49ers agreed to a $265 million deal that puts the former Mr. Irrelevant among the highest-paid players in the league. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and Senior NFL Writer Michael Silver react to Purdy's extension. The two break down how the deal went down and...

Today's episode of Scoop City was recorded on Wednesday. The 2025 NFL Schedule was released on Wednesday night and Scoop City was the place to be for all your insight and reaction. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, were live to break down the NFL Schedule release. From international games, to the number of times the Dallas Cowboys or Patrick Mahome...

News around the NFL never sleeps and that's why you enter the limits of Scoop City! The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares the latest information from the contract discussions between star defensive end Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals. On Monday morning, Hendrickson and his camp released a statement to ESPN saying in part, "No communication has taken place betwe...

It's mailbag time at Scoop City! The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and her co-host, former NFL QB Chase Daniel answered your questions about all things NFL. When will Roger Goodell retire? Will the New York Giants make Jaxson Dart the starter for week 1? When will the San Francisco 49ers extend franchise QB Brock Purdy? How much free swag do NFL players get from teams? Are th...

The Dallas Cowboys stunned the NFL work by trading for wide receiver George Pickens. The Cowboys send a 3rd and 5th round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Pickens and a 6th round pick. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel and The Athletic's Cowboys beat writer, Jon Machota, react to the trade. The Cowboys were rumored to be in the wide receiver market and interested in possibly selecting one in the 2025...

Scoop City returns with breaking news, the Baltimore Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, provides an update on Tucker. Plus she and former NFL QB Chase Daniel discuss the impact this year's rookie class will have on their teams. Dianna and Chase discuss which rookies they're most excited to see play, which has the most pressure, and which might be th...

Scoop City is back with more intel from around the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers made George Kittle the highest paid tight end by offering him a 4-year extension. Kittle resets the tight end market as a result. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares details on how the deal went down including the trade offers the 49ers received for Kittle. Ultimately, the 49ers declined any offer...

The 2025 NFL Draft was full of drama. From the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to draft Travis Hunter to Shedeur Sanders falling to the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round. The Draft outperformed the anticipation. On today's episode of Scoop City, The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares insights from around the league detailing why Sanders fell to the 5th round. Former NFL QB, Chas...

The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here and Scoop City is the place to get all the info before the Commissioner takes the stage. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, will reveal everything they've heard ahead of this year's draft.  There's so many unanswered questions heading into Thursday in Green Bay. Will the Browns select Travis Hunter 2nd overall? What...

On today's episode of Scoop City, we dive into all things 2025 NFL Draft with a pair of experts. The Athletic's Senior College Football Writer, Bruce Feldman, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Michael Silver, join the show. Bruce shares stories from this year's draft prospects including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter. Bruce reveals scoop...

On today's episode of Scoop City, The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to Aaron Rodgers breaking his offseason silence. The former four-time NFL MVP left the door open to play in 2025 but did not shut the door on the possibility of retiring. Rodgers, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, discussed his exit from the New York Jets and the possibility of...

Could the New Orleans Saints be in search of their next quarterback? Late last week news broke of Saints QB Derek Carr's 2025 season being in jeopardy because of a bad shoulder. What does this mean for the Saints and any potential QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft? The Athletic's Senior Insider, Dianna Russini, reveals how sources around the Saints organization feel about Derek Carr's injury. Form...

The 2025 NFL Draft is two weeks away and there's still uncertainty near the top of the board. The Tennessee Titans appear to be locked in on former Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward. But the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are still searching for answers. Could one of these teams fall in love with Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter? Or do like prefer Penn State defensive stud Abdul Carter? And wi...

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the top of the draft is still undecided, but we may have some clarity. The Tennessee Titans still own the number 1 overall pick (as of April 7th) and have agreed with Shedeur Sanders' camp to cancel their in-person workout. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini shares insight from the Titans decision heading into the draft. Former NFL...

The buzz coming out of the March NFL owners meeting is all about the Tush Push. After fascinating back alley politicking, support for the Packers' proposal was split down the middle. The league tabled a vote on the rule meaning there's more to come. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini takes you inside the owners meeting and explains how we got to 50/50 support.  Plus, as the 2025 NFL...

Former NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is still a free agent and is deciding where to play if he plays in 2025. The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the teams vying for Rodgers’ services and newly acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf may be helping the recruiting process. He and Rodgers recently had a throwing session. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini shares her insights on the throwing session an...

The New York Giants add to their quarterback room. Former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson has landed in the Big Apple has the new quarterback of the Giants. The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to the signing. And, they discuss how signing Wilson will impact the Giants draft strategy. Plus, what does this mean for Aaron Rodgers? The former NFL MV...

The 2025 NFL Draft is only a month away and the New York Giants hold the third overall selection. Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen are under pressure to deliver results in 2025. So, which position or player makes the most sense for New York? The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, break down options for New York. This discuss...