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 https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com 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
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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

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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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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 www.rg-help.com 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
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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

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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 www.rg-help.com 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
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