

PFT Live with Mike Florio
Mike Florio
Mike Florio & Chris Simms discuss the biggest NFL stories with honesty, candor, and authenticity.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 58min
Aaron Rodgers, Terry Bradshaw tiff + Bengals owner weighs in on Trey Hendrickson holdout (07/28 Hour 2)
(00:00) Aaron Rodgers responds to Terry Bradshaw's criticism(18:00) Several teams debut new alt uniform designs(35:00) Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins(46:00) Mike Brown comments on Trey Hendrickson holdout

Jul 28, 2025 • 45min
Should Micah Parsons go nuclear for new deal? (07/28 Hour 1)
(00:00) We're back! Chris and Mike catch up after the break(10:00) Micah Parsons practicing with Cowboys but should he go nuclear for new deal?(20:00) Jerry Jones "no comment" on Micah Parsons negotiations

Jul 25, 2025 • 45min
PFTPM: Raiders release Christian Wilkins; Aaron Rodgers says Steelers are 1 of 10-12 potential Super Bowl winners; Will Nick Saban coach again?
2:35 --- Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins; NFLPA files grievance9:06 --- Aaron Rodgers says Steelers are 1 of 10-12 teams who can win the Super Bowl16:35 --- Browns GM Andrew Berry says CLE could keep 4 QBs on 53-man roster/when will Cleveland name a starter?20:20 --- Nick Saban doesn’t rule out a return to coaching24:30 --- President Trump signs NIL executive order29:55 --- MAILBAG 30:00 --- Who wins the AFC South? Are the Texans moving in the wrong direction? 32:15 --- Why did Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter handle the collusion ruling the way they did? 36:00 --- If NFL Europe expansion happens, could we see a summer league NFL Europe? 38:21 --- Who are Florio’s sleeper teams for 2025?

Jul 24, 2025 • 32min
PFTPM: Justin Fields injured at training camp; Commanders stadium update; John Harbaugh on White House visit
2:05 --- Justin Fields carted off practice field with lower leg injury 3:55 --- Commanders Stadium update5:58 --- How does NFL Management Council influence player contracts11:45 --- PFT: NFLPA should hire Mark Murphy as Executive Director16:45 --- John Harbaugh takes issue with reporter’s framing about visit to White House20:00 --- MAILBAG 20:05 --- If JJ McCarthy doesn’t live up to expectations, how long will Vikings keep him on the roster? 23:45 --- Would NFL prefer for Packers to be owned by an individual to hide how profitable they are? 25:35 --- Will we reach the point where players who’ve recently signed extensions will start asking for a raise a year after? 27:15 --- Did Florio glean anything from Netflix’s Quarterback series? 28:40 --- If Steelers fail to win a playoff game this year, which of their current star players might be gone after the season?

Jul 23, 2025 • 42min
PFT PM: Will Micah Parsons get a new deal?, Will the NFLPA learn from their mistakes?
00:50 – Will Micah Parsons get a new contract?09:22 – Will Bengals sign Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart?14:50 – Will Commanders sign Terry McLaurin?16:15 – Tua Tagovailoa: Relationship with Tyreek Hill is still a work in progress20:00 – Will NFLPA learn from its Lloyd Howell mistake? 31:30 – Florio opens the mailbag to answer questions about agents relationships with the League and union, flag football, and his favorite football movies.

Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
PFT PM: Breaking down the NFLPA chaos with Pablo Torre
Mike Florio and Pablo Torre take a deep dive into the current chaos surrounding the NFLPA. 03:50 – Florio + Pablo’s origin story and how it all leads back to Jordon Hudson11:50 – Lloyd Howell incurred strip-club expenses while running NFLPA19:40 – What’s next at NFLPA?23:30 – JC Tretter denies having role in hiding collusion ruling36:15 – When did Tretter realize Lloyd Howell had to resign?

Jul 21, 2025 • 43min
PFTPM: JC Tretter resigns from NFLPA; President Trump demands Commanders name change; Will Levis out for season; Micah Parsons will report to training camp
2:20 – Latest with NFLPA/JC Tretter resigns from NFLPA15:15 --- President Trump demands Commanders change name19:25 --- Titans QB Will Levis out for season (shoulder)21:15 --- Lions LB Alex Anzalone passes conditioning test/misses practice hamstring (is he “holding in” in search of a contract extension?)23:25 --- Cowboys G Tyler Smith says Super Bowl is a realistic goal25:20 --- Micah Parsons contract update30:25 --- MAILBAG 30:30 --- Do you and Pablo Torre feel proud about getting the truth out regarding the collusion case – or bad because 2 people lost their jobs because of it? 34:35 --- Is the chaos inside the NFLPA what the NFL wants midway through the CBA? 36:50 --- Thoughts on if the NFL expands to 36 teams 38:05 --- Which was more detrimental to Washington franchise: Dan Snyder or their former name? 39:30 --- Does Florio think Nick Saban will coach again – and if so, in college or NFL? 40:30 --- Will Run PFT with Holley be back in the fall?

Jul 18, 2025 • 38min
PFTPM: Lloyd Howell resigns; T.J. Watt's new deal and how it impacts Micah Parsons; Rashee Rice sentenced for Dallas hit-and-run
1:40 --- NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell resigns4:10 --- What’s next for the NFLPA11:30 --- T.J. Watt’s new deal15:25 --- How Watt’s new deal impacts Micah Parson’s next contract17:20 --- Rashee Rice sentenced for Dallas hit-and-run incident21:35 --- MAILBAG 21:40 --- What should be non-negotiable for the players in the next CBA? 23:25 --- Is this the end of the NFL? Are players getting too much power? 24:30 --- What’s the first thing he’d push for if Florio became head of the NFLPA? 27:40 --- Could C.J. Stroud or Lamar Jackson holding out for fully guaranteed contracts force the hand of owners 29:45 --- How can NFL get away with having select games on paid streaming services? 31:45 --- Does Florio miss practicing law? 35:40 --- When will PFT be back on Sky?

Jul 17, 2025 • 26min
PFTPM: NFL & NFLPA hid another grievance ruling, Von Miller to Commanders & Najee Harris latest
(:29) NFL, NFLPA hid another grievance ruling(7:10) Next steps in collusion case/Lloyd Howell investigation(12:01) Najee Harris to NFI list after fireworks incident(15:02) Von Miller lands with Commanders(16:55) Second-rounder Alfred Collins signs with 49ers(19:15) Mailbag--(19:38) Does NFL need to consider laws in other countries with international games?--(21:08) Should players sign shorter deals? --(23:16) Do you remember the first time you met Simms in person?

Jul 16, 2025 • 39min
PFTPM: Sauce Gardner & Trey Smith get new deals, could Shemar Stewart return to college?
(:52) Jets, Sauce Gardner agree to four-year extension (6:04) Chiefs, Trey Smith agree to four-year contract(11:40) Micah Parsons: “I’m going to get mine no matter what”(14:37) Shemar Stewart could still try to go back to school(20:56) Belichick, Kraft remain at odds (26:36) Mailbag --(26:39) Is it possible these 2nd round picks and their agents can collude and deliver guaranteed contracts? --(31:56) How does NFL choose the week one opponent for the Super Bowl champs? --(32:53) Do the players pay to be part of the NFLPA? --(34:19) Will the NFL ever have the Super Bowl be a pay-per-view event? --(37:03) Why would an NFL owner decide to just sell a small % of the franchise and keep full control rather than a full sale?