The Ringer NFL Show

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee look ahead to next week’s NFL draft and talk about the team moves and scenarios that they think will make the biggest impact on both the league and the 2026-27 season.(00:48) Draft takes: Bold predictions, wild scenarios, and favorite player-team pairings!(02:49) Defensive ROY predictions(11:11) Examining the day-two prospects(16:32) Favorite player-team pairings(24:16) Offensive ROY predictions(37:59) Bold draft predictions(46:12) Ranking the top prospects (51:45) Which NFL player could pull a 2021 Aaron Rodgers–style holdout this year?(58:34) Which top prospects could fall to day three?(01:00:53) Ranking the biggest media draft takes(01:09:14) Ranking three possibly surprising outcomes for the draftVisit us in stores and online at Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Billy Gil shine a light on the upcoming 2026 NFL draft and talk about some of the biggest draft topics that are currently buzzing around the football media sphere. (00:59) The NFL draft story lines that do and don't matter(03:28) Fernando Mendoza buzz(25:17) Story lines that don’t matter to the average fan(30:10) Is it possible to have predraft fatigue?(33:25) Qualifications for an accurate mock draft(43:44) Overall thoughts on the NFL draft-day presentation The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle shine a light on the status of some of the teams around the league heading into the 2026 draft, and postulate fake trades that they feel would bolster the glaring needs within their rosters.(00:53) Trades That We Want to See in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft!(4:17) New York Jets(10:51) New Orleans Saints(15:39) Kansas City Chiefs(22:25) Dallas Cowboys(26:39) Philadelphia Eagles(37:08) Will a team trade for Maxx Crosby during the draft?(44:19) Houston Texans(48:21) Arizona Cardinals(55:04) Chicago BearsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s own Diante Lee stops by the pod to analyze and discuss Sheil’s biggest questions heading into the 2026 NFL draft. (00:00) 10 Big Questions About the 2026 NFL Draft (02:31) Which GM is under the most pressure? (09:16) Which team will most likely change its public perception after this draft? (18:56) Which prospect will go later than expected? (29:39) Will Maxx Crosby or Dexter Lawrence get traded during the draft? (37:24) When will Jeremiyah Love get taken in the draft? (42:59) Which prospect has the best chance to be in the HOF? (48:09) Which prospects are in the “let them find out” category? (55:26) How will we view Fernando Mendoza in 15 years? (01:01:10) Who will be taken higher than projected? (01:07:20) Ranking three big media draft takes The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s own Lindsay Jones joins the show to share the biggest news from the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix earlier this week. They then discuss the rumblings within the Eagles and Browns camps that are currently making headlines in NFL media circles.(0:46) Takeaways from the NFL owners meetings!(2:20) Referee updates(21:26) Team USA flag football(29:27) The inevitable 18-game season(39:31) The international slate(42:15) Does Jalen Hurts have friction with the Eagles?(47:58) More Cleveland Browns dysfunctionThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Lindsay JonesProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and the Ringer’s own Diante Lee issue their final installment of the Ringer NFL Show's official mock and analysis of the first round of the upcoming NFL draft. (00:00) Mock Draft Pt. 3! Picks 22 thru 32 (2:17) No. 22: L.A. Chargers (7:29) No. 23: Philadelphia Eagles (15:54) No. 24: Cleveland Browns (19:20) No. 25: Chicago Bears (25:43) No. 26: Buffalo Bills (33:02) No. 27: San Francisco 49ers (37:44) No. 28: Houston Texans (42:18) No. 29: Kansas City Chiefs (47:47) No. 30: Miami Dolphins (54:26) No. 31: New England Patriots (01:40:00) No. 32: Seattle Seahawks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle get together to analyze and debate who they think should come off the board at picks 11 through 21 in the upcoming NFL draft.(00:00) Mocking picks 11 through 21 in the 2026 NFL draft!(01:10) No. 11: Miami Dolphins(07:01) No. 12: Dallas Cowboys(12:48) No. 13: L.A. Rams(22:03) No. 14: Las Vegas Raiders(26:01) No. 15: Tampa Bay Bucs(32:15) No. 16: New York Jets(41:01) No. 17: Detroit Lions(48:13) No. 18: Minnesota Vikings(52:18) No. 19: Carolina Panthers(54:30) No. 20: Dallas Cowboys(59:36) No. 21: Pittsburgh SteelersQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/RINGERNFL.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together to analyze and debate who they think should be the first 10 players taken off the board in the upcoming NFL draft.(00:00) Mocking the top 10 picks in the 2026 NFL draft(02:35) No. 1 Las Vegas Raiders(16:07) No. 2 New York Jets(23:59) No. 3 Arizona Cardinals(27:57) No. 4 Tennessee Titans(37:15) No. 5 New York Giants(43:53) No. 6 Cleveland Browns(47:43) No. 7 Washington Commanders(54:41) No. 8 New Orleans Saints(57:25) No. 9 Kansas City Chiefs(01:02:36) No. 10 Cincinnati BengalsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to share their reactions to the trade that sent WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, and analyze some of the other big news of the week. They then take a look at some of the big teams competing in the men’s March Madness tournament and find comps with like-minded NFL teams. (00:00) Jaylen Waddle, NFL news, and March Madness teams! (00:59) Denver Broncos acquire Jaylen Waddle (20:45) Maxx Crosby gives his side of the Ravens trade debacle (30:03) NFLPA elects JC Tretter as executive director (34:50) NFL March Madness comps Visit us in stores and online at ⁠ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee analyze and discuss the big free agency moves that sent Justin Fields to the Chiefs and Kyler Murray to the Vikings. They then set their sights on the Giants, Packers, and Bengals and debate how much those teams have improved so far this offseason.(00:00) Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, and offseason team check-ins!(01:48) Kansas City Chiefs acquire Justin Fields(15:35) Kyler Murray signs with the Minnesota Vikings(33:41) New York Giants offseason moves(46:23) Green Bay Packers update(55:42) Checking in on the Cincinnati BengalsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle to analyze and debate some of the biggest free agency moves of the week and shine a light on the futures of those players and organizations. (00:00) Maxx Crosby, Daniel Jones, and FA updates on the Bears, Cowboys, and Commanders (00:57) Ravens rescind trade offer for DE Maxx Crosby (20:16) What now for the Raiders after the Crosby trade debacle? (29:34) Colts re-sign QB Daniel Jones (41:19) 49ers acquire DT Osa Odighizuwa (49:57) Bears offseason moves (55:58) Commanders defensive makeover Visit us in stores and online at The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Austin Gayle Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s Diante Lee get together to share their instant reactions to the news of the Baltimore Ravens backing out of their blockbuster trade for DE Maxx Crosby. They then analyze and discuss an eventful second day of NFL free agency negotiations. (00:00) Maxx Crosby Bombshell Dominates Day 2 of Free Agency (01:03) Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby deal (19:56) Teams that could be interested in Maxx Crosby (31:37) Patriots sign WR Romeo Doubs (36:26) Eagles sign CB Riq Woolen (45:07) Jets acquire QB Geno Smith The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together after a wild first day of free agency to analyze all the big player moves and debate whether teams made the right choices.(00:00) Likes and dislikes from the first day of free agency!(01:59) Jaylen Watson(07:36) Alec Pierce(10:54) Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets(15:52) Kenneth Walker III(21:35) Maxx Crosby(30:29) Tyler Linderbaum(39:02) Mike Evans signs with the 49ers(45:16) John Franklin-Myers and Wan'Dale Robinson(51:30) Malik Willis(55:24) Tua Tagovailoa(59:02) Devin Lloyd and Jaelan PhillipsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Billy Gil to analyze some of the big NFL trade news buzzing around the league. They then dive into the stories circling around the Raiders organization that might be accelerating Maxx Crosby’s possible exit from Las Vegas.(00:00) DJ Moore trade! Trent McDuffie trade! And what are the Raiders doing?(3:04) Bills acquire DJ Moore from the Bears(24:30) Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to the Rams(35:23) Brandon Beane’s run(43:51) Tom Brady, Alex Guerrero, and Maxx CrosbyThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the news that the Cardinals are releasing QB Kyler Murray. They then analyze the NFL franchise-tag deadline, take a hard look at some of the stars and teams that are garnering the most buzz heading into the the upcoming free agency market, and highlight available skill players that may be flying under the media’s radar.(00:00) Free agency preview(00:44) Kyler Murray(12:19) Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce(21:11) Breece Hall(24:08) Tennessee Titans(26:35) Washington Commanders(31:26) Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers(34:49) Under the radar players on the free agency market(46:06) Franchise tag sleepers(49:46) Buyer-beware playersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Billy Gil to take a look at some of the biggest offseason headlines currently circling the NFL media sphere to determine which ones will have the biggest impact on the league going forward.(00:00) NFL stories that have our attention!(4:32) Kyler Murray vs. the Cardinals(13:19) Raiders want to trade Maxx Crosby(24:17) Does A.J. Brown want to be a Patriot?(26:08) Replay errors in early games worry coaches(37:03) Falcons tell Kirk Cousins he’ll be released(39:45) The Vikings and J.J. McCarthy(45:20) Bears looking to trade Tyson Bagent(50:31) Sean Payton turns over play calling to Davis WebbThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee scan the NFL free agent landscape to talk about where some of the currently available big-market stars are most likely to end up and where they think those players and their skill sets would actually thrive.(00:00) NFL free agency matchmaker!(0:40) Trey Hendrickson(7:42) Jaelan Phillips(12:52) Tyler Linderbaum(19:29) Daniel Jones(27:56) Malik Willis(34:02) Alec Pierce(39:09) Kenneth Walker III and Breece Hall(45:33) Devin Lloyd(51:13) Odafe Oweh(54:05) Mike EvansThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Billy Gil to take a hard look at some of the week’s biggest NFL headlines and talk about how they're shaping the league’s offseason.(00:00) Offseason NFL stories that have our attention(3:16) Would signing Malik Willis be a good idea?(13:58) Anthony Richardson’s complicated future with the Colts(26:05) John Harbaugh’s frantic first 30 days as Giants HC(43:56) 49ers are playing in Mexico and Australia next season(47:42) Could the 49ers trade Mac Jones to the Vikings?Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at mintmobile.com/RINGERNFL.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee officially kick off the NFL offseason by talking about and debating the futures for some of the biggest players who are poised to factor heavily into the league's narrative as teams prepare for the combine, the draft, and beyond. (1:31) Maxx Crosby(12:02) A.J. Brown(33:58) Kyler Murray(43:10) George Pickens The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Billy Gil and Diante Lee to break down the Seahawks' win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. They analyze all angles of the big game and discuss what the 29-13 result means for both teams and their standout players going forward.(00:00) Super Bowl LX takeaways(00:40) Seahawks defeat the Patriots 29-13(6:13) What does this mean for Sam Darnold’s career?(12:25) Are the Seahawks worthy champions?(19:29) Mike Macdonald’s résumé bump(21:24) Are the Patriots frauds?(33:21) Weird broadcast momentsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Billy Gil and Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo: Stefano Sanchez and Jacob CornettProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices