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Buffalo Bills, NFC East tapped for ‘Hard Knocks’

The Bills will star in the flagship training camp version, while the NFC East will be featured in-season.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jordon Hudson demanded content approval, partial ownership of ‘Hard Knocks,’ per report

Hudson was reportedly also in contact with another production studio about a similar project.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 20, 2025 0
Bill Belichick on UNC declining Hard Knocks

Bill Belichick clarifies why North Carolina passed on ‘Hard Knocks’

"The drama of training camp, and who's going to get cut and all that. We're a season, and they don't want that."

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 16, 2025 0
Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Jordon Hudson the girlfriend of Bill Belichick in attendance at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, ‘instrumental’ in stopping UNC ‘Hard Knocks,’ per report

Filming was set to begin on March 1 before the project was terminated two days later.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 30, 2025 0
Aug 18, 2020; Thousand Oaks California, USA; A HBO Hard Knocks film cameraman shoots video footage at Los Angeles Rams training camp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New criteria for ‘Hard Knocks’ revealed: Who’s eligible to be featured in 2025?

The NFL and HBO will have plenty of intriguing choices to pick from.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 3, 2025 0
A "Hard Knocks" logo.

NFL reportedly ‘liberalized’ rules for ‘Hard Knocks’ eligibility

There's now an enlarged pool of teams that can be forced to appear on the flagship Hard Knocks series.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 31, 2025 0
Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick before the game at Dean E. Smith Center.

North Carolina defends its ‘Hard Knocks’ decision: ‘We control the story’

Michael Lombardi made it clear that UNC's focus remains on crafting its own narrative, and Hard Knocks simply didn’t fit into that vision.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 19, 2025 0
North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick holds up the sweatshirt worn by his father when he was an assistant coach at New North Carolina Tar Heels new at Loudermilk Center for Excellence.

Even without HBO, Bill Belichick could create his own version of ‘Hard Knocks’

North Carolina wouldn't be the first college football program to try reality TV. But maybe it could perfect it. 

By Michael Grant OnMar 10, 2025 0
Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center.

Offseason ‘Hard Knocks’ featuring Bill Belichick, North Carolina is off

The offseason Hard Knocks that was scheduled to star Bill Belichick in his first year at North Carolina has fallen through.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 4, 2025 0
Bill Belichick at his introductory press conference at UNC on Dec. 12, 2024. (Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images.)

College Football

Some NFL owners reportedly ‘aren’t thrilled’ with NFL Films featuring Bill Belichick’s UNC on ‘Hard Knocks’

Bill Belichick speaking ta his introductory press conference at UNC.

Bill Belichick’s UNC Tar Heels will be featured on offseason ‘Hard Knocks’

The Bill Belichick revenge tour continues...

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 28, 2025 0
The New York Giants were the subject of the first "Hard Knocks: Offseason" in 2024. Photo Credit: Max on YouTube.

NFL reporter: ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason’ may be in jeopardy

"Hard to imagine why."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 11, 2025 0
Credit: HBO

HBO

‘In-Season: Hard Knocks’ doesn’t do enough to differentiate itself from other NFL content

NFL Films VP on return of offseason ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘We hope it’s back’

"We're talking to a bunch of teams about it. But we'll see what happens."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 15, 2025 0
A "Hard Knocks In Season" AFC North banner.

Ken Rodgers on ‘Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North,’ the ‘hardest production’ in NFL Films history

"I think we shoot about a 400-to-1 ratio, 400 hours for every hour that airs."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 24, 2024 0
After announcing on HBO's "Hard Knocks" that he bought a $3 million Batmobile, Joe Burrow wouldn't own up to it in the media.

Joe Burrow offers cagey response to Batmobile purchase featured on ‘Hard Knocks’

"I don't know what you're talking about."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 6, 2024 0
Mike Tomlin at press conference

Mike Tomlin on whether he’ll be watching ‘Hard Knocks’: ‘Absolutely not’

In his 18th season with the Steelers, Tomlin has long prided himself on keeping locker room happenings internal.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 3, 2024 0

NFL

Will any NFL team do ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason’ following the Giants’ Joe Schoen-Saquon Barkley debacle?

A graphic for the "Hard Knocks" series on the AFC North.

‘Hard Knocks: In Season’ trailer on AFC North shows that selection setting up well for HBO and NFL Films

The move to follow a division rather than a team may pay big dividends for HBO and NFL Films.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 19, 2024 0
The New York Giants' Joe Schoen reignites quarterback speculation with an off-camera remark caught on "Hard Knocks."

Giants can’t escape ‘Hard Knocks’ drama in Bears season finale

The Giants' quarterback situation remains a hot topic thanks to GM Joe Schoen's tongue-in-cheek remarks.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 4, 2024 1
Chicago Bears

‘Hard Knocks’ lack of profanity is sign of ‘respect’ for Bears owners

"It is out of respect for the McCaskey family. It's something that they don't do and wouldn't want to see it."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 21, 2024 1
Bears GM Ryan Poles discussing HBO's Hard Knocks Offseason series

Bears’ GM Ryan Poles: ‘HBO will have trouble finding teams’ for ‘Hard Knocks Offseason’

"I think that moving forward they are going to have a hard time finding a team."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 19, 2024 1
Fans of Hard Knocks, at least those who watch on HBO Max, had issues watching the second episode of the season. Photo Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

HBO Max customers frustrated by ‘Hard Knocks’ delay

"Chicago Bears fans cannot have nice things."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 13, 2024 1
Ray Clay.

‘Hard Knocks’ uses legendary Bulls announcer to intro Caleb Williams

Expectations are high for Caleb Williams to be a savior for the Bears and Hard Knocks used the 1990s Bulls intro to drive the point home.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 7, 2024 1
In addition to calling the Hall of Fame Game, Joe Buck also previewed what the upcoming season premiere of Hard Knocks might look like. Photo Credit: ESPN

Joe Buck was a ‘Hard Knocks’ psychic during Hall of Fame Game broadcast

"Liev, get ready to say his name into the microphone."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 2, 2024 0

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