The Insiders Podcast: George Pickens Signs Franchise Tag, NFC West Division Draft Review, and Art Rooney II Joins the Insiders

About this episode

The episode covers updates on George Pickens, a review of the NFC West draft, and features insights from various NFL figures.

NFL Insiders Tom Pelissero and Judy Battista provide updates on Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens and share comments from the Ravens & Eagles’ general manager. Brian Baldinger and Bucky Brooks join the show to breakdown the tight end & defensive front trends in the NFL and review the draft of the NFC West teams. Plus, Michael F Florio provides the fantasy rookie winners and losers from the 2026 NFL Draft, Rob Gronkowski talks about how he wants to be remembered, and Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II & Dolphins general manager Jon Eric Sullivan join the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Pelissero, Judy Battista

Guests: Brian Baldinger, Bucky Brooks, Michael F Florio, Rob Gronkowski, Art Rooney II, Jon Eric Sullivan

Topics covered

• NFL updates
• draft review
• fantasy football
• team analysis
• player trends

Keywords

• George Pickens
• NFL Draft
• fantasy football
• NFC West
• Art Rooney II

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cowboys, Ravens, Eagles, Steelers, Dolphins

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