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Every true football fan knows that ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ is the place to be for the best analysis on their favorite players and teams around the league. Every Friday, Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee preview the weekly matchups and share their favorite props. On Sunday evenings, Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to offer their expert analysis as they recap the day’s action. Wednesday’s show features a rotating cast of Ringer favorites catching you up on all the breaking news. Make sure you follow @RingerNFL on Instagram and TikTok and @RingerNFL on X and YouTube.

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Every true football fan knows that ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ is the place to be for the best analysis on their favorite players and teams around the league. Every Friday, Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee preview the weekly matchups and share their favorite props. On Sunday evenings, Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to offer their expert analysis as they recap the day’s action. Wednesday’s show features a rotating cast of Ringer favorites catching you up on all the breaking news. Make sure you follow @RingerNFL on Instagram and TikTok and @RingerNFL on X and YouTube.

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Episodes
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The (First) Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft

4/7/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats, scan the big prospect boards, and take turns picking, analyzing, and debating their individual selections for the Ringer NFL Show’s no-trade version of their mock 2025 NFL Draft. Picks 1-5 (4:07) Picks 6-18 (24:25) Picks 19-32 (54:41) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:28:31

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NFL Rule Changes Update, Trey Hendrickson's Standoff, Micah Parsons Buzz, and More

4/3/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss updates on the proposed NFL rule changes from earlier in the week. They then talk about Bengals VP Katie Blackburn’s comments on Trey Hendrickson’s contract negotiations (34:34), before shining a light on the chatter surrounding Micah Parsons's imminent extension with the Cowboys (50:31). The crew ends the pod by debating the futures of veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins (1:01:40). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:20:40

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NFL Competition Committee Breakdown

3/31/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze, debate, and collectively vote on some of the rule change proposals that were recently announced by the NFL competition committee. Topics include: The tush push ban (3:41) New kickoff rules (20:27) Overtime changes (36:28) Instant replay expansion (48:19) Automatic first downs for defensive penalties (57:01) Playoff seeding (1:07:52) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:20:41

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Who Has the Most at Stake in the NFL Draft?

3/27/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to survey the league and shine a light on the teams and GMs who have the most to win or lose in the upcoming NFL draft, including the Texans (5:33), Bills (13:05), 49ers (23:16), Dolphins (34:41), Bengals (48:18), and Seahawks (54:54). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:11:03

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Five Big NFL Draft Questions

3/24/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante are back to answer five of Sheil’s first-round draft questions. They start by discussing how confident they are that Cam Ward will go first in the draft, and whether the Titans will be the team to take him (03:17). Next, they break down the options for Shedeur Sanders (16:33) and Travis Hunter (40:34), and where they might go in the first round. After, they each choose the player who teams are overthinking the most (51:23) , and finally, they share their pick for which teams could blow up the draft with a trade (66:25). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Olivia Crerie Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:07

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Aaron Rodgers Watch Continues, NFL March Madness Comps, and More

3/19/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the latest developments surrounding Aaron Rodgers’s future landing destinations (3:24) and the new subjects for Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series (15:20). They then preview the upcoming NCAA men’s college basketball tournament by debating, analyzing, and drawing comparisons between the top-ranked teams in the bracket and the NFL teams that made the playoffs at the end of last season (25:12). To check out more of Steven’s March Madness coverage on ‘The Ringer’ click here. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:40

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The Bengals Extend Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Plus Free Agency Superlatives

3/17/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins' new deals that keep them on the Cincinnati Bengals high-powered offense. Next, they react to CB Derek Stingley's new contract and shine a light on his significant contributions to DeMeco Ryan’s lauded defensive scheme in Houston (18:05). Finally, they scan the league and offer awards and superlatives for some of the biggest free agency moves, including takes on the Chiefs (29:55), Patriots (35:30), Jaguars (48:43) and Seahawks (52:45) most recent developments. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:19:55

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Spinning the QB Roulette Wheel With Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and More

3/13/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together in the midst of the NFL free agency frenzy to talk about all of the big QB moves around the league. They begin their conversation by analyzing Aaron Rodgers’s viability as a starter and debating which team could still benefit from his services. Then, they shift their focus to Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins, scanning the league for possible fits for their aging skill sets (30:37). They end the pod by taking a close look at Daniel Jones and Mac Jones’s new deals and discussing their pathways to success next season (47:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:22

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NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers (So Far)

3/11/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to discuss all of the high-profile moves that happened during the NFL’s official tampering period ahead of the start of free agency this week. They begin their conversation by talking about some of the teams and players who have already done the most to improve their status. After the break, they shine a light on some of the more disappointing moves that happened over the weekend, and talk about ways those entities can eventually right their ship (24:37). Finally, the crew scans the rest of trades and signings around the league and debates whether they were ultimately good deals or bad deals (56:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:40:35

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DK Metcalf Requests a Trade, Free Agency Matchmaking, and More

3/6/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing DK Metcalf’s request to be traded from the Seattle Seahawks and debating the most optimal landing spot for the star wide receiver. They then dissect some of the latest player moves around the NFL, including big news on Maxx Crosby, Joe Thuney, and Zack Baun (30:37). Finally, the crew take a hard look around the league and speculate on trades that probably will happen, opine on signings that should happen, and share their most fantastical player-team pairings that—most likely—will never happen (42:14). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Kiera Givens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:20:49

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NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Passes and Free Agency Mega-Preview!

3/4/2025
The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz get together moments after the passing of the NFL franchise tag deadline to discuss the big transactions of the past few weeks, including Saquon Barkley’s big extension, Chicago’s trade for Jonah Jackson, and more. Then, the guys look at potential landing spots for some of the big names swirling around free agency, such as Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Chris Godwin, Davante Adams, and more. CHAPTERS: • Notable franchise tags (00:00) • Saquon Barkley's new deal (22:48) • CHI acquires Jonah Jackson (26:40) • State Farm ad (30:25) • The market for Sam Darnold (30:58) • Chris Godwin landing spots (45:50) • Other notable free agents (49:27) This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:30:53

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NFL Scouting Combine Winners and Losers

3/3/2025
Steven and Diante get together after an eventful NFL scouting combine to share their overall reactions and speculate on which prospects, teams, and trends will shape the league in the upcoming season. Topics include: Top QB prospects (3:04) The WR1 debate (19:44) The war on running backs (32:02) The combine "wow" factor (39:10) Can Travis Hunter be a two-way player in the NFL? (50:12) Possible draft steals (57:55) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:24

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Matthew Stafford’s LA Future, the $40M Backup Plan, and a “Tush Push” Ban?!

2/25/2025
From Radio Row at the NFL Combine, The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz sit down in-person to discuss five burning offseason topics: How Matthew Stafford fits into the Rams’ future plans, the Packers’ secret efforts to ban the “tush push,” the ongoing standoff between Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, pessimistic feelings surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft class, and Khalil Shakir’s underwhelming new deal with the Bills. CHAPTERS: Ad breaks (00:00) Matthew Stafford’s future (01:02) A “tush push” ban (12:41) Kirk Cousins vs. the Falcons (18:52) The weak 2025 NFL Draft (27:45) Khalil Shakir’s new deal (37:38) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:58

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The 10 Draft Commandments

2/17/2025
Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common clichés and trends NFL teams fall victim to when preparing for the draft. Don’t draft a running back in the first round (3:54) Don’t trade up (unless it’s a quarterback)(10:48) Wait to draft your wide receiver (18:01) Don't overuse the “generational prospect” label (23:14) Scout the player, not the helmet (28:01) Avoid the late breakout/older prospect (30:28) Beware the workout warrior (34:52) The 40-yard dash time is the best metric (41:13) There are no good linebacker prospects (44:55) Post-processing QB prospects (50:59) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:04

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Offseason Primer: Joe Burrow’s Pressure Tactics, Worst Lessons From Super Bowl LIX, and More

2/13/2025
Sheil and Diante return after a short recovery from Super Bowl LIX and start the pod off by breaking down Joe Burrow’s not-so-subtle comments about improving the Bengals roster. They then shine a light on how the Eagles' success in the Super Bowl might lead to misinformed analysis by aspiring teams and members of the media (12:43). They end the pod by debating possible Myles Garrett destinations (22:06), positive pathways forward for the 49ers (35:58) and Rams (42:19), and which new coach hire will take their new team the furthest next season (51:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:03

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Super Bowl LIX Recap

2/10/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante emerge from the green confetti and champagne to share their instant reactions to the Philadelphia Eagles dominating win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and discuss the moves each team should make going into the offseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:04

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Super Bowl LIX Preview

2/7/2025
Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together on Radio Row in New Orleans to analyze, dissect, and share their picks for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Chris Wohlers Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Jack Wilson Social: Kiera Givens and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:06

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Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar

2/6/2025
Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick’s story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake. Host: Justin Charity Producers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby Wagner Story Editing: Aric Jenkins Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:24:00

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Five Big Questions Heading Into Super Bowl LIX

2/5/2025
Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora bring their pens and whiteboards to The Ringer's Radio Row booth at Super Bowl LIX and collectively work out some of the biggest inquiries concerning the Eagles and Chiefs as they prepare for the big game. They discuss which players have the most at stake on Sunday, share their under-the-radar Super Bowl MVP picks, and much more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:50:34

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Super Bowl LIX Media Night Recap, Myles Garrett's Trade Request, and More

2/4/2025
Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora get together after a wild Super Bowl Media Night to discuss their favorite moments from the event. They then talk about Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Browns (7:20), break down Cooper Kupp’s current trade value (23:42), and debate what NFL trade would compare to the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade that happened over the weekend (31:11). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:16