PFT Live with Mike Florio

Discussion of the Cowboys leaning toward using the franchise tag on George Pickens and the negotiation chess around his contract. Debate over how Pickens fits with Dak Prescott and whether Dallas might trade other pieces. Conversation about the Colts weighing Daniel Jones’ future after an Achilles injury and the pros and cons of a costly tag versus alternative QB plans.

They reflect on Rondale Moore and the podcast’s mental-health focus. They unpack Javonte Williams’ new deal and the shifting running-back market. Seattle’s plans for Kenneth Walker III and the two-sided RB valuation get debated. Jackson Smith-Njigba’s contract expectations and the tug-of-war over top receiver pay are discussed. They preview potential rule changes and talk Bears relocation rumors and combine travel.

They react to USA hockey winning gold and what it means for the sport. They preview the NFL Scouting Combine and debate whether it still matters. They argue film versus workout metrics and break down the pros and cons of 40-yard times. They discuss Ty Simpson’s roller-coaster draft stock and teams skipping in-person combine meetings.

Big-money NFL TV deals and how new packaging could send rights fees through the roof. A secretive search for a new NFLPA leader and how owners might leverage TV cash for an 18-game season. The Sunday Ticket antitrust appeal and possibilities for unbundling broadcasts. Creative fixes for NBA tanking and a lively mailbag covering Cardinals rebuild, coaching prospects, NIL effects, and postgame media rules.

Seahawks are officially up for sale and the conversation traces who might buy the team and what risks a new owner could bring. A coach’s blunt message to Lamar Jackson and what it means for his future gets unpacked. New allegations surrounding Rashee Rice and how the league might respond are discussed. The upcoming quarterback carousel and whether Jayden Daniels will play in a Saudi event are previewed.

Discussion of Mark Cuban's controversial pitch to accept tanking and how that clashes with sports gambling integrity. A deep dive into Miami's cap choices that could resemble tactical tanking. Travel challenges as the 49ers play in Mexico City and Melbourne. A call for a formal probe into serious allegations tied to a prominent NFL owner.

Discussion about the Seahawks likely letting Kenneth Walker III test the market and running back market dynamics. Conversation on the looming decision for Tua and Miami’s roster and cap options. Debates over Tyreek Hill trade possibilities and Chris Jones wanting him back with the Chiefs. Talk on NFLPA report cards returning and Ben Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame considerations.

A deep dive into the NFL's report card grievance and why the league's victory may ring hollow. Discussion of whether the commissioner's arbitration power can survive recent legal challenges. Coverage of Tyreek Hill's release, which teams might pursue him, and his health concerns. Talk about tanking in pro sports and potential fixes to misaligned incentives.

They dig into a controversial two-point conversion review and how an outside rules analyst stepped in. They discuss the Seahawks possibly being pushed toward a sale and what buyers might look like. They examine new allegations tied to a prominent owner and the league's potential responses. They also cover roster compensation rules and a team deciding a quarterback's future.

Michael Hawley, frequent PFT Live contributor and NFL analyst, joins to tackle tanking and team strategy. They debate whether the NFL faces tanking and how draft incentives fuel losing. The conversation shifts to Maxx Crosby’s shutdown, trade rumors, timing to trade him for max return, and how the Raiders should run a trade sweepstakes.