The Insiders Podcast: 2026 NFL Schedule Released and Packers Linebacker Zaire Franklin Joins the Insiders

About this episode

The episode discusses the release of the 2026 NFL schedule and features an interview with Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin.

NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport comb through and dissect the 2026 NFL schedule following its release Thursday. Plus, Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin joins show to discuss Green Bay's 2026 schedule and the expectations for his new team; Omar Ruiz breaks down the ''To Do List'' for each team in the AFC West; and Adam Rank shares his thoughts on the 2026 schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport

Guest: Zaire Franklin

Topics covered

• NFL schedule
• Green Bay Packers
• AFC West
• football expectations
• sports analysis

Keywords

• NFL
• 2026 schedule
• Zaire Franklin
• Packers
• AFC West
• Tom Pelissero
• Ian Rapoport
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Packers, NFL Network, Omar Ruiz, Adam Rank

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