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Rupert Murdoch, Roger Goodell

Mike Florio wonders if Rupert Murdoch’s political pressure leads NFL to dump Fox

"[Murdoch] has drawn a line in the sand, and he has been willing to use everything at his disposal to get the NFL to tread lightly when it comes to the potential sale of more games to streamers."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 11, 2026 0
Mike Florio and Chris Simms

Mike Florio: Jaxson Dart didn’t answer the most important question

"Your statement tries to make it apolitical. You can't... Merely being there and introducing the president is a political statement."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 1, 2026 0
Mike Vrabel Patriots statement

Mike Florio: Mike Vrabel right to say ‘anything can happen’ as Dianna Russini might tell all

Mike Vrabel didn’t directly discuss the ongoing drama around his extracurricular relationship with Dianna Russini during Wednesday’s New...

By Sean Keeley OnMay 28, 2026 0
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen on the field at SoFi Stadium before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NFL 18-game season ‘highly unlikely’ by 2027, per report

However, the door remains open as the NFL has yet to schedule Super Bowl LXII.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 25, 2026 0
A large helmet with the 2024 NFL Munich Game logo at Allianz Arena.

Mike Florio: NFL more interested in international expansion over ‘integrity of the sport’

"What did fans do? They look at the schedule to see, did they get lucky or did they get hosed?"

By Sean Keeley OnMay 15, 2026 0
Mike Vrabel and Dianna russini

Will any NFL schedule-release videos include Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini jokes?

"I sent that clip to my [Chargers] source, and my source never responded."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 13, 2026 0

Mike Florio throws cold water on NFL’s ‘87% of games are free’ talking point

"So they're on free TV, yeah, but you ain't getting 87% of them. I'm not getting 87— nobody's getting 87% of the games for free."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 11, 2026 0
Jordon Hudson Chris Simms Mike Vrabel

Jordon Hudson pushes bizarre Chris Simms-Mike Vrabel conspiracy theory

Jordon Hudson's suspicions about Chris Simms leaving Football Night in America because of Mike Vrabel seem to be misplaced.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 29, 2026 0
Mike Florio calls out NFL media partners.

Mike Florio questions sanitized NFL coverage after Nick Saban hot mic slip

"Your loyalty is to the audience."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 29, 2026 0
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; NBC Sunday Football Night in America commentators Chris Simms (left) and Maria Taylor (right) perform the pre-game show before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Chris Simms out at ‘Football Night in America’

"That hurt because I do love it."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 27, 2026 0
Mike Vrabel Patriots statement

Mike Florio calls Patriots control of Mike Vrabel ‘bush league’

"It’s bush league for an organization that craves media attention to try to dictate attention on its own terms."

By Matt Yoder OnApr 23, 2026 0

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Is the last Sunday in February too late for the Super Bowl? The NFL doesn’t appear to think so

Mike Florio on NFL 18 game schedule

Mike Florio suggests NFL players may only play 17 games if league adopts 18-game schedule

"If you're trying to get enough votes to pass a new CBA, the idea of a limitation of 17 games per player, that has some basic appeal and maybe [could] get the players to vote yes."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 20, 2026 0
Mike Florio on Chicago's 104.3 The Score

Mike Florio: NFL’s decision to deny Bears compensatory picks ‘one of the most ridiculous unforced errors’

"They're splitting hairs unnecessarily."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 12, 2026 0
Mike Florio vs. Adam Schefter

Adam Schefter, Mike Florio continue sparring over Carnell Tate’s 40 time

"It was uncalled for. It was unprofessional. And it was unnecessary."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 5, 2026 0

Adam Schefter swipes at Mike Florio over Carnell Tate controversy

"Just to prove you're wrong, again."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 4, 2026 0
Pro Bowl Games logo

Mike Florio calls for end to Pro Bowl Games

"There’s surely a minimum viewership number, below which the entire exercise becomes a bad business proposition."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 1, 2026 0
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) reacts after an interception against the Denver Broncos during the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High.

No one liked Mike Florio’s consideration for neutral-site NFL conference championship games

"Unplayable and unwatchable — unless you enjoy football, strategy, game management, and drama."

By Sean Keeley OnJan 27, 2026 0
Mike Florio does an NFL report for 'Football Night in America' ahead of 'Sunday Night Football' between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. Photo Credit: NBC

Mike Florio floats Mike Tomlin to TV rumor on SNF

"There's a lot of steam about Tomlin maybe heading to TV."

By Matt Clapp OnJan 4, 2026 0
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and Mike Florio

Mike Florio says Brock Purdy does not have ‘aura,’ ‘sizzle,’ or ‘swag’

"Even when he does the dancing, it’s kind of cute. But he doesn’t have aura."

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 31, 2025 0
Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans former quarterback Mark Sanchez attends the Pac-12 Championship game at Allegiant Stadium.

Fox asks Mark Sanchez lawsuit to move from state to federal court

The network hopes to hear the case in a more favorable jurisdiction.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 29, 2025 0
DK Metcalf and Lions fan

Fan involved in DK Metcalf incident announces press conference

The fan wants to "address the assault, correct misinformation that has been publicly repeated as fact, and discuss the serious consequences Mr. Kennedy has faced."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 24, 2025 0
Mike Florio Aaron Rodgers Pittsburgh Steelers Brooke Pryor

Brooke Pryor corrects Mike Florio after criticism of Steelers reporters

Mike Florio called out Steelers reporter for not following up with Aaron Rodgers after he criticized the team's work ethic... except they did.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 3, 2025 0
NBC Sports Mike Florio

Mike Florio calls NFL prop bet crackdown a ‘hollow gesture’

Gambling scandals have hit both the NBA and Major League Baseball in recent weeks. And the NFL is...

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2025 0
Mike Florio

Mike Florio: Ravens could face severe punishment over Lamar Jackson status change

"It's an opportunity for the league to make a very strong statement on a very important topic..."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 26, 2025 0

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