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The Adam Schefter Podcast

by 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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  1. How Many More Trades Before the Deadline?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show talk about the potential flurry of trades before Tuesday's deadline, the number of backup quarterbacks slated to start this week, the Vikings' QB situation, why the Saints are intriguing, and the Brandon Aiyuk situatiom. 0:00 Welcome 1:14 Trade...

  2. What One Coach Told Schefty About the Bears + Surprise Trade Names

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the huge Bears win in Seattle on Monday night, the latest trade chatter, what the Lamar Jackson injury means for the Ravens, the team that won without playing, and the team with the best resume in the league. 0:00 Welcome 1:41 The Bears...

  3. The Bears Go ALL IN

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show react to the massive Jeffery Simmons trade, discuss how the Colts still have moves to make, and look ahead to the awesome Week 8 slate of games. 0:00 Welcome 0:46 Bears go all in with trade for Simmons 4:55 Other trade talk around the league 8:25...

  4. Why the NFL is the Best Reality Show + Will Indy Trade Taylor?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss why the Colts are the epicenter of the NFL trade deadline, whether or not the Eagles will be sellers, JJ McCarthy's resurgence, the most unlikely story of the season, and the battle for LA. 0:00 Welcome 1:52 Trade deadline is looming…

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  5. Which team is under the most pressure entering Week 7?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss which team is under the most pressure going into Week 7, which division is the best in the NFL, the upstart Cleveland Browns, the Steelers and Saints in Paris, and unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Team under the most...

  6. What's Next for the Eagles and Colts?

    Adam Schefter and his producer Dan Stanczyk discuss the next steps for the Eagles and Colts, the state of the Rams, how the 49ers have built some breathing room in the NFC West, the Giants' QB situation, and how the Texans are right back in it after an 0-4 start. 0:00 Welcome 2:05 What does…

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  7. Week 6: How Will the Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, and Rams Respond?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to the biggest storylines heading into Week 6. Will the Cowboys show up in Green Bay? How will the Eagles and Commanders look after terrible endings in Week 5? Can the Rams go on a run? Will Caleb Williams and Michael Penix, Jr.…

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  8. The Only NFL Team with 5 Hall of Fame Locks + A Theoretical QB Trade

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a thrilling Monday Night game, explain the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade, discuss a theoretical rebuilding option for the Chargers, the unbeaten 49ers, a weekend to forget for the NFC East, and remember the legendary Mike Ditka. 0:00...

  9. Are the Eagles punting on the season? + Who's the MVP through 4 Weeks?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Eagles trading away Cam Jurgens, how the Ravens found their center, why the Bills-Rams game could be a Super Bowl preview, the best game on the Sunday slate, Demeco Ryans taking back the reins of the Texans' defense, and they unveil...

  10. The Best Team No One is Talking About

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the resurgent Falcons, how officiating has become a storyline, how trade season is heating up, a trio of surprise 3-1 teams, the best team no one is talking about, and how the Rams might have saved their season. 0:00 Welcome 3:01 Falcons...

  11. Will Porter, Jr. Get a Long-Term Deal in Dallas? Plus, a LOADED Week 4 Slate

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Cowboys trade for Joey Porter, Jr. and when he might get a long-term deal, the incredible slate of games in Week 4, who is going to start at quarterback for the Bears this week, the MNF game in New Orleans, the injuries in the…

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  12. Week 3: What's Behind Drake Maye's Downturn? Plus, Daniels' Decision

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Bears big win on Monday night, the Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye's downturn, Jayden Daniels delaying surgery, Michael Penix, Jr.'s return, and how worried we should be about the 1-2 Rams. 0:00 Welcome 3:56 Biggest...

  13. Dart Done + A Super Bowl Preview in Week 3?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Jaxson Dart's injury, the timeline for Jayden Daniels, the Bears' plan at QB, the Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil, the Chargers looking to avoid an 0-3 start, and the game of the week on Sunday Night. 0:00 Welcome 2:29 Dart out for the year...

  14. NFL Week 2: The Rise of the Raiders

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the nightmare Monday night for the Giants, the looming questions about the 2024 QB class, the Chiefs looking like themselves again, the resurgent Raiders, a small man making a huge impact, and a homecoming in the city of brotherly love....

  15. Why the Packers Slide Continued, Baker's Revenge + Week 2 Betting Trends

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee discuss the teams looking to avoid an 0-2 start, the problems with the Packers, the Vikings' QB situation, Baker Mayfield going up against the Browns, the surging Jaguars, and a Monday Night matchup to look forward to. 0:00 Welcome 1:12 Interesting...

  16. Will the Bears break the scoring record? Are the Chiefs back?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show recap a wild Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including dominant wins by the Chiefs, Bills, and Bears, the underwhelming openers, a game ball for an unsuspecting source, and the best conversation of the week. Plus, Schefty reads his texts with an…

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  17. Schefter's Season Preview of All 32 NFL Teams for 2026

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss notes and tidbits for all 32 teams in advance of the 2026 season. 0:00 Welcome 2:01 Bills 2:58 Dolphins 3:50 Patriots 6:41 Jets 7:42 Bengals 8:21 Browns 9:17 Steelers 10:19 Ravens 11:45 Titans 13:07 Colts 14:32 Jags 15:21 Texans 17:29...

  18. Why the Best Move of the Offseason Almost Didn't Happen

    Adam Schefter and ESPN's Michelle Smallmon discuss the differing travel plans to Australia for the Rams and Niners, why the Rams thought Aaron Donald was staying retired, how many games Josh Jacobs will miss, the flurry of trades before cut day, Miami making moves on the margins, and great...

  19. Schefty's Guys for the Fantasy Football Season

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss their fantasy football strategies and the guys they'll be targeting this year. 0:00 Welcome 5:39 Teams to target 12:59 The position that Schefty likes the most 18:56 Approach to QB 25:34 Rookies to target 32:29 Sleepers not getting enough...

  20. Dynamic Rookie Debuts + Can Caleb Downs have a Ronnie Lott-esque impact?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show discuss the rash of injuries we've seen so far, standouts from Week 1 of the preseason, Keenan Allen joining the Colts, how the roadmap for Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots is there, the Cowboys adding Von Miller, and what the preseason has...

  21. Is Puka Going to Miss Week 1? Did the Cowboys win the Parsons Trade?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the looming suspensions for household names, why running backs are still underpaid, the Chargers' RB room, whether or not the Cowboys won the Micah Parsons trade, the rash of injuries, and the best Hall of Fame Game ever. 0:00 Welcome…

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  22. Bijan gets a bag 💰 + why the Crosby situation Bears watching

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Bijan Robinson's record deal, Aaron Donald's potential return, Sean McDermott preparing to coach in 2027, the Bucs looking for new deals, when Maxx Crosby could be dealt, and an early defensive rookie standout. 0:00 Welcome 2:31 Bijan's...

  23. Vita Vea Demands a Trade, Shanahan Injured & All 32 Teams Report to Camp

    Welcome back to The Adam Schefter Podcast. Adam and Ty Schmidt take you through their weekly 6-pack brought to you by @ZipRecruiter . They break down all 32 NFL teams reporting to training camp. Kyle Shanahan being injured in a car accident. The latest with Aaron Donald's return to the NFL. Eric...

  24. Training Camp Notes for ALL 32 Teams: Position Battles, News, + More

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show go team-by-team and discuss training camp storylines as we approach the 2026 NFL season. 0:00 Welcome 4:26 AFC East 10:11 AFC North 15:56 AFC South 20:45 AFC West 25:51 NFC East 31:20 NFC North 36:59 NFC South 42:21 NFC West

  25. The Biggest Unanswered Questions Heading Into Training Camp

    Adam Schefter and his producer, Dan Stanczyk, discuss the record sale of the Seahawks before providing insight into some of the unanswered questions heading into NFL Training Camps. 0:00 Welcome 1:35 Seahawks sell for $9.612 billion 6:50 What do we make of the Seahawks RB situation? 10:40 Why is...

  26. The Biggest Game: This Trade Built the Team of the 90's

    Today on The Biggest Game, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, the architect of the team of the 90's, explains how the most crucial building block in the Cowboys' dynasty wasn't named Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, or Michael Irvin. His name was Herschel Walker. Because trading Walker to...

  27. NFL Says No Supplemental Draft + NFC West Drama

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the NFL saying they won't have a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, the wild month for Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk and Aaron Donald, and the offseason for Puka Nacua. 0:00 Welcome 2:00 Brendan Sorsby…

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  28. Schefter on a Rams return for Donald, "More likely than not" + the Indiana Bears?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the chances that Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin the Rams, the crazy play that led to the Myles Garrett trade, a shrewd move by the Broncos, Baker Mayfield's contract, CJ Stroud's future, and the Bears' now seemingly likely...

  29. MEGA DEALS: Rams get Myles Garrett?! Pats land A.J. Brown

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the monster NFL trades that went down on June 1st. How did the Rams land Myles Garrett? What do they make of Cleveland's return? How does A.J. Brown fit in New England? Where does Philly go from here? 0:00 Welcome 0:28 CRAZY Day in the…

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  30. An NFL comp for Jalen Brunson, Stafford's Deal, + Concern for Nabers?

    Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the arrest of Packers' RB Josh Jacobs, the off-field issues for Nolan Smith and Rashee Rice, Myles Garrett skipping OTAs, injury questions for Malik Nabers and Bucky Irving, Matthew Stafford's new deal, and an NFL comp for Knicks PG Jalen Brunson....

  31. Wait, who's favored to win 15 games? + Rashee Rice Rehabbing in Jail

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Rashee Rice's situation, the latest on AJ Brown's future, Aaron Rodgers' return to Pittsburgh, surprising scheduling quirks, and what Brendan Sorsby might go for in the supplemental draft. 0:00 Welcome 3:02 Rashee Rice rehabbing in a…

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  32. NFL Schedule Release: Primetime/Revenge Games + A LONG Wait for Mendoza?

    Adam and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk dissect each NFL team's schedule: tough stretches, travel quirks, games to highlight, and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:31 Seahawks 2:32 Rams 3:36 49ers 4:34 Cardinals 5:23 Patriots 6:25 Bills 8:00 Dolphins 8:26 Jets 9:15 Bears 10:10 Packers 11:13 Lions 12:09 Vikings 13:04...

  33. NFL Draft Recap with Mel Kiper, Jr. and Field Yates

    Adam looks back at the 2026 NFL Draft with Mel Kiper, Jr. and Field Yates. They talk through their winners and losers, the Cardinals taking Jeremiyah Love at #3 overall, what makes the 2027 class so special, and highlight some of the best moments from the weekend. 0:00 Welcome 7:09 Draft winners...

  34. Schefty's Can't Miss Draft Intel on ALL 32 Teams

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee go pick-by-pick in the first round and discuss what each team is thinking. 0:00 Welcome 2:18 Raiders 3:37 Jets 5:28 Cardinals 8:27 Titans 9:45 Giants 12:14 Browns 13:29 Commanders 14:55 Saints 15:52 Chiefs 18:17 Giants 18:59 Dolphins 20:19 Cowboys…

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  35. Latest Draft Rumors, Love's FLOOR + What Giants are thinking at #5?

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to next week's NFL Draft and discuss potential trades, selections, and more. 0:00 Welcome 3:09 How much trade action should we expect? 6:04 Latest Draft Gossip 10:51 Steelers' plans at QB 16:49 What Harbaugh and Giants are thinking…

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  36. Why Lamar Jackson HAD to Show Up + Info on NFL Schedule Release

    Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss Lamar Jackson showing up to the Ravens' offseason program, Dexter Lawrence's trade demand, the latest on Puka Nacua, the lingering questions about NFC East WRs, the decorated WRs still available, and some information on the NFL's schedule release....

  37. 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....

  38. 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...

  39. 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…

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  40. 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…

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  41. 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...

  42. 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...

  43. 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...

  44. 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…

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  45. 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...

  46. 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...

  47. Hiring Harbaugh is BIGGEST Win for Giants Since Super Bowl XLVI

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the Giants landing John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin's future, the impact of Dante Moore returning to Oregon, and preview the four divisional round playoff games this weekend. 0:00 Welcome 2:32 A huge get for the Giants landing John Harbaugh…

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  48. The Height of DRAMA Season + Tomlin's Future

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the fallout from the Steelers' loss, John Harbaugh's options, Matt LaFleur's future, the most important player left in the playoffs, and unveil their divisional round Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:21 Uncertain futures for Mike Tomlin and...

  49. Harbaugh's Hold on Hiring Cycle + Why Bills-Jags is the Best Matchup of Wild Card Round

    Adam Schefter and ESPN's Dan Stanczyk discuss the ripple effects of John Harbaugh's availability and then look ahead to a loaded Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Welcome 1:01 How Harbaugh impacts the rest of the league 7:44 Rams at Panthers 9:48 Round 3 of Packers-Bears 13:38 Why Bills-Jags is the premier...

  50. Brady's Impact on Raiders' Future + Connecting Dots on HC Openings

    Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the changes in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Arizona, and Cleveland. Plus, they reveal their Playoff Power Rankings. 0:00 Welcome 3:41 Tom Brady's influence 10:25 Predicting the Falcons' future 14:53 Changes with the Cardinals 18:23 How Schefty…

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