PFT Live with Mike Florio

Mike Florio deep dives Brian Flores' case vs the NFL, explaining how we got to this point and what the next steps will be.

(1:00) Background 

(4:40) The arbitration fight

(13:35) The Claims

(23:10) The discovery process 

(32:35) Where does it go from here: summary judgement, settlement, trial? 

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(00:30) 104 days until NFL regular season opener: Patriots at Seahawks - September 9, 8PM, NBC/Peacock

(05:00) Pats QB Drake Maye on facing Seahawks in Week 1: “I think it’s a chance for us to get some extra motivation during training camp… a chance to get an opponent that left a bad taste in our mouth.”

(14:30) Rams QB Matthew Stafford on future with team: “Listen, I’m not 25 years old… So we’re doing everything we can to be as good a football team as we can for now, for the future, for all of it.” 

(27:10) Bears HC Ben Johnson on improvement of WR Luther Burden: “I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now,” Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason. It’s been electric.”

(35:00) Report: Eagles “not particularly close” on A.J. Brown deal

(42:00) Eagles RB Saquon Barkley on his relationship with WR A.J. Brown: “It's gonna be a hard time for me to say anything bad about A.J. Brown. I'm a big fan… One of my favorite teammates I've ever been around.”

(45:00) Texans HC DeMeco Ryans on DE Will Anderson: “Will continues to wreck practice. I'm probably going to have to sit him out here soon because we have to be able to actually practice.” 

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(14:06) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on his progress after ACL injury: “The goal at the end — the very far end — is to be ready and able to go out there and play with the guys Week 1 at Arrowhead."

(20:45) Chiefs HC Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes: “He’s busted his tail to put himself in this position. Most guys wouldn’t be able to do this. But he’s put himself in that position.”

(42:45) Andy Reid on WR Rashee Rice: “Life lessons are important. But we're all given chances to learn, and he's in that position now." 

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(00:30) Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on the vibe on the team: “I can say it’s a breath of fresh air because everything is just new.” 

(05:00) Lamar Jackson on his reaction when he found out John Harbaugh was let go: “Hats off to Coach Harbaugh because he did so much for the city, for the team and for this organization…We built a lot. We did a lot here.” 

(09:30) Lamar Jackson on new contract/future in Baltimore: “I love the Ravens. I love this organization…The restructure is done, and I’m cool with that, but I love Baltimore. Everybody should know that by now.” 

(32:00) Report: Giants QB Jaxson Dart addressed teammates about introducing President Trump at campaign rally last week

(39:45) Vikings QB JJ McCarthy on the teams decision to bring in Kyler Murray: “Look, the organization made a decision that they feel is going to improve the depth and the quality of the room. All I’m thinking about is continuing the upward trajectory that I set for myself last season.”

(44:00) Packers RB Josh Jacobs released from jail as authorities continue to investigate domestic violence allegations

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(16:32) Pats HC Mike Vrabel on handling distractions: “We all have to deal with things outside of here. And my focus and, obviously, the excitement I have for coaching is what is most important right now.”

(36:02) Mike Vrabel on potentially adding to WR room: “We want to continue to improve the roster every opportunity that we get. When those opportunities arise, I don’t know.”

(42:00) Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on potential A.J. Brown trade: “There’s an ‘if’ - obviously been a lingering thing, but nothing can replace all the greatness that we achieved together.” 

(52:00) How does A.J. Brown fit in with the Patriots offense?

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(00:30) Supreme Court denies NFL appeal, allows Brian Flores lawsuit to proceed

(22:00) Texans, WR Nico Collins agree to revised contract

(27:00) Chargers, S Derwin James agree to 3-year, $75.6M extension

(34:45) Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes practices during Chiefs OTAs; Favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year Award (+160)

(39:45) NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for 2026 season

(44:30) Falcons DE James Pearce agrees to 1-year pre-trial intervention program stemming from domestic violence incident

(47:00) Happy 29th Birthday, Daniel Jones!

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(20:00) Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested after a domestic disturbance complaint

(51:00) Expectations for Packers QB Jordan Love in 2026?

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(00:30) 18-game season unlikely for 2027 season

(12:50) Jason Kelce expresses concern NFL is getting away from Sunday games

(26:20) Rams, QB Matthew Stafford agree to 1-year extension

(29:00) Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson: “The Rams took me with the 13th overall pick, so now it’s my job to be the best player I can be."

(33:00) Ravens 2026 win odds: 11.5 (tied with Rams for highest total)

(39:05) Ravens RB Derrick Henry: “Change can be good. We're all excited for everything.”

(42:10) Giants wrap up 3rd OTA session

(46:15) Simms’ Annual Quarterback countdown continues

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(28:19) Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduces President Trump at campaign rally in New York

(46:00) Giants LB Abdul Carter responds to Dart’s appearance on social media

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(00:30) Giants sign GM Joe Schoen to contract extension

(22:45) Seahawks QB Sam Darnold discusses Vikings decision not to re-sign him during 2025 free agency

(32:00) UNC HC Bill Belichick conducts 2 lengthy podcast interviews this week

(46:15) Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk criticizes racial disparity in college and pro jobs

(51:45) Lions, LB Jack Campbell agree to 4-year extension

(53:30) Bears say they’ve “exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago”

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