

The Adam Schefter Podcast
ESPN, Adam Schefter
Adam Schefter talks with the biggest names in and around football, taking you inside what makes them tick and how they got to where they are.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 40min
Watson's "Great Chance", Ty Simpson Landing Spots, + Replacement Refs?
Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the best landing spots for Ty Simpson in the draft, Deshaun Watson's chances to start for Cleveland this season, George Pickens' contract negotiations, the possibility of replacement refs, a double Hard Knocks announcement, and an update to the season opener.
0:00 Welcome
0:56 Where will Ty Simpson land?
5:26 A fresh start for Deshaun Watson?
9:31 Will George Pickens get a long term deal before July 15th?
13:06 Replacement refs?
17:01 A double Hard Knocks announcement
21:15 A change to the season opener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2026 • 45min
JSN's Deal, A Market Correction, + an UNPRECEDENTED Undertaking
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how JSN's new deal impacts others, why running backs are set to cash in, the win-win trade of Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins' dead cap situation, the latest on A.J Brown, and why we've seen an uptick in trades across the league.
0:00 Welcome
2:02 The ripple effects of JSN's new deal
8:09 Why the top of the running back market is set to cash in
13:33 Why the Waddle deal made sense for Denver and Miami
19:54 The unprecedented dead cap situation for the Dolphins
27:28 The latest speculation on A.J. Brown
32:23 The uptick in trades around the league
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Mar 17, 2026 • 41min
Jaylen Waddle TRADE!, A.J. Brown Landing Spots, + Travis Etienne's Name
Schefty and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the teams who may have interest in trading for A.J. Brown, whether or not Maxx Crosby will play for the Raiders this season, Kyler Murray's fit in Minnesota, Justin Fields going to KC, the New York Titans, and Travis Etienne's name.
0:00 Welcome
0:44 Jaylen Waddle Traded to the Broncos
8:22 Latest on A.J. Brown trade rumors
13:38 Maxx Crosby may stay with the Raiders now
18:17 Kyler Murray's fit with the Vikings
22:37 Justin Fields traded to the Chiefs
26:17 The New York Titans
31:04 Travis Etienne, Jr's name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2026 • 38min
The Maxx Crosby CHAOS, What Free Agency Revealed, + Kyler Murray
Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee sort through the wreckage of the Maxx Crosby trade that wasn't, discuss the flurry of trades, what free agency revealed about 2027, Kyle Murray's future, and more.
0:00 Welcome
2:46 Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore nixed
11:20 The flurry of trades is not done yet
17:06 What free agency revealed about 2027
20:57 Kyler Murray's future
23:51 Geno Smith returns to the Jets
26:50 NFL's plans for Thanksgiving Eve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2026 • 38min
The MOST INTRIGUING Free Agent + A Nightmare Scenario for the NFL
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to free agency, discuss a potential nightmare scenario for the NFL, and highlight a looming situation that two sources have called "dire."
0:00 Welcome
2:39 Free Agency Preview
7:10 Biggest takeaway from the Combine
11:57 Potential nightmare scenario for the NFL
17:10 The most intriguing free agent
22:03 A huge storyline that flew under the radar
26:01 A looming situation that could be "dire" for the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2026 • 32min
Teams Skipping the Combine? + Will Rodgers and Kelce play in 2026?
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss why some team decision makers are skipping the scouting combine, which players may get tagged, a free agent set to cash in, the running back market, and what the future looks like for Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill.
0:00 Welcome
2:25 Why more and more teams are skipping the combine
9:29 Players who may be placed on the franchise or transition tag
14:02 A free agent poised to cash in this March
16:47 Is the running back market back?
19:32 Will Rodgers play this season? Kelce?
23:46 How much interest will there be in Tyreek Hill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2026 • 39min
Darnold or the Defense? + Why Schefty Expects More Trades This Off-Season
Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss Seattle's dominant Super Bowl victory, the most pressing needs for the Seahawks and Patriots this off-season, ESPN's first Super Bowl next year, the free agent class of 2026, and Schefty's highlights from a week in San Francisco.
0:00 Welcome
3:02 How will this Seattle team be remembered?
7:42 Most pressing issues for Seattle this off-season?
12:28 What did Super Bowl loss say about New England?
15:48 Super Bowl LXI on ESPN
20:33 Free agency preview and why to expect more trades
24:22 Schefty's highlight of Super Bowl week in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2026 • 52min
Robert Kraft SNUBBED, the Sean McVay Effect, + Embarrassment for the NFL
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Robert Kraft not getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Raiders turning to Klint Kubiak, the Sean McVay Effect, an embarrassment for the NFL, the most interesting coordinator hire, and a big change in Minnesota.
0:00 Welcome
0:36 Schefty's stressful flight to SF
5:11 Robert Kraft not elected to HOF
12:51 Raiders to hire Klint Kubiak
19:46 The Sean McVay Effect
25:43 Embarrassment for the NFL
30:26 Most interesting coordinator hire
34:38 Changes in Minnesota
42:36 The 2025 NFL Season on The Adam Schefter Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2026 • 42min
Super Bowl LX Preview, Darnold's Rise, + The Latest Offseason Drama
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to Super Bowl LX, discuss Sam Darnold's redemption arc and Stefon Diggs finally making it to the Super Bowl, explore the off-season outlooks for the Rams and Broncos, and provide updates on the latest coaching news.
0:00 Welcome
1:48 Seahawks-Patriots in Super Bowl LX
6:18 Sam Darnold goes from ghosts to glory
11:54 Stefon Diggs' has finally made it to the Super Bowl
18:12 Rams' off-season
23:48 Broncos' off-season
28:07 Coaching updates on remaining vacancies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2026 • 45min
The Future in Buffalo + Likeliest Options for the Remaining HC Openings
Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Bills' firing of Sean McDermott, the latest coaching news, Caleb Williams' bright future, the NFC Championship Game, the AFC Championship, and the best potential Super Bowl matchup.
0:00 Welcome
1:45 Indiana wins National Championship
5:44 What's next for the Bills after firing McDermott?
14:09 Insight on the hires in Atlanta, Miami, and Tennessee and on the remaining coaching searches for the Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, Ravens, and Steelers
24:52 The future is bright for Caleb Williams and the Bears
29:09 The trilogy between the Rams and Seahawks
32:57 People could not believe the Bo Nix injury news
38:23 What's the best potential Super Bowl matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


