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Late on Thursday afternoon, the Washington Post released a bombshell report in which 15 former female employees of the Washington football franchise spoke about a culture of verbal abuse and sexual harassment that went largely unpunished, compounded by a seemingly nonexistent human resources department. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open the podcast on this late-breaking news after days of whispers swirled around the internet, speculating about this much-rumored story. In other league news, the deadline for franchise tagged players to work out extensions with their teams passed on Wednesday afternoon. As expected, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott did not ink a long-term deal, but what does that mean for his future in Big D? (19:00) Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans got his extension just under the wire. How scared should other teams be that Tennessee locked up its quarterback and running back of the future? (33:20) After 72 players tested positive for coronavirus and J.J. Watt published a list of safety concerns to his Twitter account, Charles & Terez speak about the latest on where the league, teams and players are in terms of starting training camps (and the season) on time. (40:20) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After news broke over the weekend, Monday morning made official a change that has been coming for decades, the franchise in Washington is retiring their former nickname and a new name will be announced soon. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson dedicate the first half of the podcast to this news, the team's timeline for a new name, the place of Native American imagery in the NFL and where the Kansas City Chiefs fit into that discussion. (2:30) They also discuss the continued pessimism around the start of training camps scheduled to take place in a few weeks. With the teams' testing procedures are all over the map and the NFLPA on the verge of telling veteran players not to report, the start of the season is in jeopardy. (21:50) Fans in Kansas City and Cleveland rejoiced on Tuesday as their teams locked up young edge rushers on long-term deals. Charles & Terez discuss the generous, yet cap-wise extensions for Chris Jones and Myles Garrett. (27:50) The Athletic recently conducted a poll of player agents ranking the NFL's 32 general managers in terms of how easy or hard they are to work with. After Denver Broncos GM John Elway ranked the highest on the sour end of that scale, the guys discuss the current crop of GMs and their reputations around the league. (35:50) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NFL was lucky to have the coronavirus pandemic start only weeks after the Super Bowl. The league would have a majority of its offseason to plan how to return to action as planned in the fall. But increasingly, there is growing pessimism that the 2020 season will kick off according to schedule this September. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open this podcast breaking down the latest questions surrounding the start of the season. Will players feel safe with how frequently they'll be tested and will teams be able to get speedy results? What about the NFLPA recommending to cancel the preseason? Is it a sign of a looming labor fight to have the NFL owners asking to put 35% of the players' salaries in escrow? In the back-half of the pod, two prominent players requested trades in the last week. San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert asked to be dealt, the guys discuss why this might be the best move for the 28-year-old back who broke out last year. (21:10). Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku also requested a trade last week. Our experts explain why this trade might not be as likely for the former first-round pick. (30:30) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So much can happen in a week. Since the latest podcast, Cam Newton signed with the Patriots, Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year extension nearing a half-billion (with a b) dollars and the franchise in Washington announced after years of pressure that they'd explore changing the team's nickname. How things change indeed. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this podcast with Mahomes' mega-deal, what it means for the likes of Dak Prescott and Deshaun Watson and why it means the Chiefs will have to be flawless with their drafts and free agency going forward. (1:15) Later, they discuss Instagram posts made by Eagles WR DeSean Jackson in which he published fake quotes attributed to Adolf Hitler. As of this taping, he still remains with the team but the situation brings up echoes of Riley Cooper, who was never cut by the Eagles after his racist tirade was caught on video. Will the Eagles do the right thing or will they be hamstrung by precedent? (17:15) After years of condemnation from fans across America, Native American and otherwise, Washington announced last week they would explore changing the team's nickname. Our experts discuss this much-awaited step forward and speculate a few options, while conserving some inevitable disappointment for whatever decision owner Dan Snyder chooses to go with. (25:25) Finally, the guys wrap up the show with the news of Cam Newton's signing with the New England Patriots. They talk about how this could be a very happy marriage between Newton and Bill Belichick and why concerns about his personality and work ethic are completely misguided. (30:35) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson take a much-needed holiday break, the Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast brings back its favorite summer tradition: the football movie review. This episode covers the 1993 college football classic Rudy, starring Sean Astin in the title role and including a pair of breakout performances from the previously unknown Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. Charles & Terez break down the overwhelming obstacles the movie puts in front of Rudy and the absurd amount of creative license the movie takes with the story in order to tug at the heart-strings -- most of it untrue. Don't worry, the guys will be back after the holiday weekend to analyze the Cam Newton news and anything else that happens in the world of the NFL. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on through the country and localized spikes in cases sweep across Florida, Texas, California and more, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson break down the latest on where the NFL and its teams stand in terms of beginning the season this September. Is a shortened or cancelled pre-season likely? Will any fans be allowed into the stadiums? What would happen if the 2020 season is cancelled altogether? (3:45) Shifting gears to America's team, our experts interpret the conflicting comments from Demarcus Lawrence and Gerald McCoy about whether or not Jerry Jones should speak out against police brutality and systematic racism. (27:25) They also talk about how Dak Prescott's contract extension and a possible trade for disgruntled Jets safety Jamal Adams are much more connected than you may think. (40:25) The guys close out the show debating the best french fries in America. Things get heated and Charles gives you the secret to ordering fries at McDonalds. (49:30) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Monday, news came out that multiple Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans players had tested positive for coronavirus including star running back Ezekiel Elliott, who took to Twitter to share his frustrations about the news going public. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this week's podcast discussing the bombshell report and looking at the fast-approaching reality that we're about to have an NFL season that will be distinguished by how COVID-19 wreaks havoc in locker rooms. How can teams actually manage the virus? (1:35) The guys also discuss Lamar Jackson gracing the cover of Madden 21 and Terez' recent interview with the reigning MVP and how he looks to move past his 0-2 playoff record. (17:20) Our experts break down what it would take for Kaepernick to get signed this season and the one team that would be the perfect fit for Kap's second act (27:00) before discussing Kyle Shanahan's 6-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers. (34:00) Terez & Charles wrap up the podcast discussing their favorite styles of pizza, Kansas City barbecue and the best places to eat in Houston. (39:30) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The murder of George Floyd has cast an unfortunate spotlight on the city of Minneapolis and in the coming months, we'll see how the city's institutions, including its sports teams, react. The University of Minnesota, for example, cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department, but could we see the Vikings follow suit? Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast with some questions the NFL world must address in relation to the ongoing social unrest as a result of Floyd's death. Is it a legitimate or an empty gesture that the NFL announced a plan to donate $250 million over 10 years to causes related to social injustice? What would it take for the Vikings, or any NFL franchise, end their relationship to their local PD? How should teams address players who wish to kneel for the anthem when games resume this fall? Later in the show, Terez & Charles break down comments Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians made about potentially keeping one backup QB out of the facility this season as a "quarantine quarterback." (21:20) They also discuss the league's consideration of decreasing the amount of pre-season games from four to two for each franchise. (25:50) Charles describes the collective exasperation most franchises have with Jadeveon Clowney at this point, as the former first overall pick remains unsigned. (36:00) Our experts wrap up the show with some listener questions about how organizations are handling the Black Lives Matter movement and which players with the franchise tag we could expect to see signed or traded. (43:45) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast left off last Thursday evening on a sour note. Drew Brees had made disappointing comments conflating disrespect for the American flag with protests against systemic racism and police brutality. My, how things have changed. Since that last podcast: - Brees issued an apology and publicly called out Donald Trump for politicizing and distracting from the players' message of seeking equality. - A video was posted with Patrick Mahomes, Odell Beckham, Jr., Michael Thomas, Deandre Hopkins and other stars issuing a request for the league to recognize Black Lives Matter and apologize for mishandling the player protest movement of 2017. - Roger Goodell responded to each of those demands and publicly apologized, as requested, but did not mention Colin Kaepernick. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this podcast discussing all those developments, the importance of Mahomes' involvement, how Goodell can redeem the Kaepernick situation and how all eyes will focus on Jerry Jones and the Cowboys as the NFL season and 2020 presidential election draws near. Shifting gears to the football field, they discuss the recent news that Minnesota RB Dalvin Cook intends to hold out until he reaches a new contract agreement with the Vikings. (32:45) Charles & Terez also discuss Todd Gurley passing his team physical with the Falcons and why the Atlanta offense should not be slept on in 2020. (40:15) Our experts wrap up the show debating if Marcus Mariota could take on a Taysom Hill type role with the Las Vegas Raiders and speculate. how penalties would be enforced on the proposed "4th & 15" rule that would eliminate the onside kick. (43:45) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a trying week and a half in this nation's history, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open the podcast this week discussing Drew Brees' comments about the kneeling for the anthem and the harsh criticism he faced in response from his teammates, colleagues, the press and public. Can he earn back the trust of other Saints players? On Friday, 31 of the 32 NFL coaching staffs around the league can return to their facilities. What does this mean for the the start of training camps in July and how will the limited press access affect how fans consume and understand the game in 2020 and beyond? (20:20) Terez & Charles wrap up the show breaking down the tiers of young QBs. Obviously Mahomes and Lamar are at the top, but where do the gifted but ultimately unproven talents of Dak Prescott, Jared Goff, Carson Wentz and Baker Mayfield rank? (32:50) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open this week's podcast discussing the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and the reaction from the players around the NFL. (0:20) They also discussed the three new rules that were passed and more notably, the one major proposal that wasn't (12:50), before addressing the league's updated plans for getting coaches back into facilities and potentially having mini-camps within the next few weeks. (15:20) Later, they discuss the ongoing saga of Jets safety Jamal Adams and his desire to be traded to the Dallas Cowboys. What would the Cowboys have to do to get the deal done and is the asking price of at least a first and a third-round pick the same across the league? (18:45) Terez & Charles provide an update on Seahawks defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney who reportedly turned down a deal with the Cleveland Browns. Why did he turn down the best offer on the table and what is the status of the former first overall pick? (24:45) Finally, the guys wrap up the show ranking the offenses that made major additions this offseason including the Buccaneers, Colts, Raiders, Broncos, Cardinals, Panthers, Falcons and Bills. (33:50) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the COVID pandemic rages on and sports leagues begin to address returning to play, this podcast is temporarily taking a look back at a story that may be of interest not only to Kansas City fans, but all fans interested in the convergence of sports this health crisis. As has been widely reported, Chiefs starting right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has been spending his offseason not training for Kansas City's Super Bowl defense or locked up in quarantine, but serving as a doctor in the battle against Coronavirus at a facility in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec. In 2018, HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel covered Duvernay-Tardif's foray as the first active NFL player to graduate from medical school. On Tuesday night, Andrea Kremer followed up the segment with an update on how "Larry" is coping with his new position and the heroic risk he is taking by putting his duty as a medical doctor ahead of his career as a football player. To discuss this segment and much more, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson are joined by the legendary journalist and two-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster Andrea Kremer. In addition to Andrea's brilliant work on Duvernay-Tardif, they also chat about her contributions to ESPN's The Last Dance, as well as ethics in journalism. Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast fresh off the news that ESPN has acquired a nine-part documentary about Tom Brady called "Man in the Arena," set to air sometime in 2021. The guys analyze Tom's move into the spotlight, ESPN's hope to capture some more lightning in a bottle off the success of "The Last Dance," and if we're in-store for a future of high-quality docs that shine a less critical light on past greats. (0:20). After briefly touching on the news that Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a 5-year, $175 million dollar deal (18:30), the guys break down some proposed rule changes that are set to be voted on by the franchises next week. (20:45) Charles and Terez dig into a story that Seattle coach Pete Carroll flew to Denver to woo Peyton Manning during his free agency in 2012 and wonder what the early 2010s Seahawks might've looked like with Manning under center. (25:15) They also address rumors that Miami QB Josh Rosen may be on the move again to his third team in as many years. Can the former first-round passer find the right situation? What teams do Terez and Charles think should take a gamble on the young prospect? (35:10) The guys wrap up the show taking a listener question about their worst food takes and if the next Super Bowl champion will have an asterisk next to their name due to the COVID crisis. (43:20) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some momentous changes to the NFL's diversity and inclusion policies were made on Tuesday afternoon via a digital meeting with owners, but before discussing that, Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson open today's podcast discussing the news of LeBron James' brief dalliance with the Cowboys. What position should the future NBA hall-of-famer have played and why aren't there more examples of basketball players making the leap to football? (0:30) Paylor and Robinson break down the newest revisions to the NFL's Rooney Rule and declare that the biggest change got the least amount of headlines: teams are no longer able to block other franchises from interviewing their three coordinator positions. Our experts argue a new era of headhunting and poaching in the coaching and front office ranks could be in store. (9:30) Later in the show, Charles and Terez break down from comments from league officials on Tuesday regarding the Coronavirus pandemic hint that the league is very prepared to press forward with the 2020 season with the expectation that some staff and players will test positive. (29:30) In other social distancing news, Tom Brady conducted a secret practice in Tampa with Mike Evans, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, proving he'll do whatever's necessary to get in reps with his new teammates. (35:40) Lastly, our experts provide an update on the charges facing Giants CB Deandre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar and stress the importance of good legal representation. (42:10) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a month of leaks, consternation and suspense, the Los Angeles Rams finally released their new uniforms. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson open the podcast discussing the tepid reaction to the new look the team had been hyping all offseason. Also, now that all the uniform changes for 2020 have been officially announced, they rank the 6 new kits from the aforementioned Rams as well as the Chargers, Browns, Buccaneers, Falcons and Patriots. Later, they react to the breaking news out of Florida that warrants for arrest have been issued for Giants CB DeAndre Baker and Seahawks CB Quinton Dunbar. The allegations of multiple counts of armed robbery are incredibly serious and the developing story is sure to extend into the next weeks and months. (13:40) Sticking with the Seahawks, NBC's Chris Simms revealed last week that Seattle had briefly explored the idea of trading Russell Wilson to the Cleveland Browns for the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. Charles & Terez break down the kernel of truth to this wild story and explore what Baker Mayfield in Seattle may have looked like. (18:45) Speaking of QBs, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed that Drew Brees is likely to get diminished reps in practice this year, to preserve the Brees' arm for what is expected to be his final season. (32:50) Elsewhere around the league, the guys discuss Joe Buck's comments that FOX is preparing to broadcast fake crowd noise in their telecasts if games go forward with little to no fans. (37:55) Terez recaps his conversation with Browns center and president of the NFLPA J.C. Tretter. They discussed how the new collective bargaining agreement was ratified just days before the worldwide economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus. What would have happened if the negotiations went just a few days longer? (40:55) Our experts wrap up the show discussing the Jaguars front office and Kyler Murray's MVP chances. (48:40) Stay up to date with the latest NFL news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsNFL. Follow Charles @CharlesRobinson Follow Terez @TerezPaylor Tag your questions for the guys on Twitter with #YahooNFLPodcast Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.