The Richard Sherman Podcast

Richard Sherman and Mitchell predict the AFC division winners for the 2026 NFL season, including the Bills, Chiefs, Ravens, and Texans. They also pick Wild Cards like the Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bengals. They discuss if Drake Maye and the Patriots can reach the Super Bowl after adding A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, whether Josh Allen and the Bills can reclaim the AFC East, and how Malik Willis might affect the Dolphins. The preview covers the AFC West, mentioning Patrick Mahomes’ health, the Chiefs’ addition of Kenneth Walker III, Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense with Jaylen Waddle, Justin Herbert’s prospects with Mike McDaniel calling plays, and Fernando Mendoza’s potential for the Raiders. They debate Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh, Joe Burrow’s chances with the Bengals, Shedeur Sanders with the Browns, C.J. Stroud and the Texans’ defense, Trevor Lawrence with the Jaguars, and AFC playoff contenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman and David Lombardi discuss the San Francisco 49ers' preseason, including Brock Purdy's connection with De'Zhaun Stribling, Jacob Cowing’s performance vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, Christian McCaffrey’s hold-in rumors, and rookie Kaelon Black’s potential role.They also discuss Nick Bosa and Fred Warner leading the Niners’ defense; Osa Odighizuwa’s interior pass rush; Jaden Dugger and Upton Stout in training camp; Raheem Morris' scheme; offensive-line issues at left guard and center; and Week 1's matchup against Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and the Rams in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leonard Williams joins Richard Sherman to chat about the Seattle Seahawks’ journey to winning the Super Bowl over the New England Patriots, what it finally meant after all the struggles, and how Seattle’s defense came to be known as The Dark Side. He talks about playing with Sam Darnold back in their New York Jets days and seeing him regain his confidence, as he did at USC. Leonard also shares how Mike Macdonald earned his teammates’ trust, why the best defenses start in the trenches, and a game-time move that led to a big playoff sack against the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, Leonard opens up about how Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, fishing, plants, and family help him chill out and reset after a tough NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV joins Richard Sherman at Seahawks training camp to break down Seattle’s championship mindset, the evolution of Mike Macdonald’s defense, and why this team is ready to prove the doubters wrong. The two-time Super Bowl champion opens up about why the Seahawks are a perfect fit for HBO’s Hard Knocks, his journey from the Los Angeles Rams to the Tennessee Titans to Seattle, how close he came to being out of football, and why the Seahawks became the perfect landing spot. Ernest also discusses his NFL All-Pro season, his leadership role, playing behind Seattle’s dominant defensive line, and the message behind defending Sam Darnold after a tough loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL offseason is heating up, and Richard Sherman is breaking it all down. In this episode, Sherm reacts to the Houston Texans trading for David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, what it means for C.J. Stroud, and how it alters their playoff potential. He then keeps it real on NFL combine hype, 40-yard dash times, and why tape still matters more than testing for draft prospects. Next, Richard dives deep into the Seattle Seahawks’ free agency decisions involving Kenneth Walker III, Rashid Shaheed, and how paying stars fits under the modern salary cap. Then, the focus shifts to the San Francisco 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk’s future, potential landing spots, and how a split could reshape the NFC. Sherm concludes with the league-wide quarterback carousel, Malik Willis’ next team, Kirk Cousins rumors, and a raw breakdown of the NFL franchise tag debate.Tune in if you're following NFL free agency, trade rumors, draft buzz, and all the biggest football storylines this offseason. All lines are provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Emmanwori joins the Richard Sherman Podcast after the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots to break down his incredible rookie season and what it was really like inside Mike Macdonald’s defense. Sherman and Nick talk about how he battled injuries early in the year, earned the trust of his teammates and coaches, and evolved into one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL — lining up at corner, nickel, safety, and linebacker all in the same game. He also walks through the playoff run, the Super Bowl preparation, halftime adjustments, and what Coach Macdonald was drawing up on the sideline. Nick explains the chemistry of the Seahawks defense, the selfless mindset that fueled their championship, and why the team never changed who they were on the biggest stage. Plus, he reacts to his mom going viral during Super Bowl week, South Carolina showing love, and why he believes he’s only scratching the surface of his career. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.