The Cincinnati Bengals and rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart remain at a standoff over language in his rookie contract. Despite not being under contract, the Bengals first-round draft choice was in attendance at Bengals Minicamp until Thursday. The Bengals also continue to negotiate with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson. As of the taping of this episode, the two sides have not agreed to a new deal. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Zak Keefer, discuss the Bengals front office strategy and the team's defensive struggles.

Elsewhere around the league, the Pittsburgh Steelers are also in contract negotiations with their defensive star, T.J. Watt. The former Defensive Player of the Year is entering the final year of his deal and seeking a new one. Watt has not attended offseason training while he seeks that new deal. However, not every big-name Steelers player is sitting on the sidelines. The Steelers welcomed new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, to their 2025 minicamp. Rodgers is on the field for the first time in a Steelers practice uniform. Chase and Zak react to Rodger's press conference.

Plus, if you have four quarterbacks, do you really have none? The Cleveland Browns are facing that exact situation. Chase and Zak discuss the Browns current QB situation, including which QBs are deserving of reps ahead of training camp. Who will the Browns start when the season rolls around? Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are battling for reps with rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.

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Scoop City is back with a preview of several teams' offseason minicamps.

The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, reported on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons expect QB Kirk Cousins to attend minicamp. Will the Falcons ultimately decide to trade the veteran QB? Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's Senior NFL Writer, Zak Keefer, discuss the possibility of Cousins being traded.

Plus, the Green Bay Packers released former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. The move comes after the two sides failed to renegotiate the corner's contract. Reports surfaced that the Packers attempted to trade Alexander.

Chase and Zak also discuss the state of developing young quarterbacks in the NFL. Zak is set to work on a series of articles breaking down the difficulty NFL teams have in developing young quarterbacks. Chase shares his thoughts on why teams struggle and Zak shares a preview of his piece.

Finally, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they officially signed Aaron Rodgers to be their new quarterback. The former NFL MVP agreed to a deal worth up to $19.5 million. Chase and Zak discuss the Steelers strategy at QB and if Rodgers could be the answer.

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Scoop City is back with a Friday episode. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's National NFL Writer, Mike Jones, are back to bring you news and analysis from around the league. And the place to begin is in Indianapolis with the Colts. The team shut down former 1st round pick Anthony Richardson indefinitely due to shoulder soreness. This is the same lingering injury Richardson has previously had surgery on.

Elsewhere around the league, Micah Parsons shared on social media that he intends on attending Dallas Cowboys mandatory minicamp. This is news because Parsons is seeking a contract extension. For now, the Cowboys star defensive end will attend. However, will Parsons still attend training camp without a new deal in place? Chase and Mike react to this story.

Also, Patrick Mahomes doesn't need more motivation...and the rest of the league doesn't need it either. Mahomes shared his motivation during the Kansas City Chiefs offseason training activities. Chase and Mike dissect the Chiefs offseason and prospects for the 2025 NFL season.

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Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers have an agreement in place for Rodgers to become the next QB of the Steel City. The four-time NFL MVP will sign with Pittsburgh after spending two seasons in New York with the Jets. Mike Tomlin and company now have an experienced veteran to lead their offense.

The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, and former NFL QB Chase Daniel react to Rodgers signing with the Steelers.

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The NFL offseason training is officially upon us. This week teams around the league are meeting for voluntary OTAs. And for one star wide receiver, attendance is both a good sign for his team, but also a bit of damage control. This offseason the New England Patriots signed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a 3-year deal. Diggs, who is coming off a torn ACL, recently went viral on social media. On Monday, Diggs was in attendance as the Patriots convened for voluntary training periods. Former NFL QB, Chase Daniel, and The Athletic's National NFL Writer, Mike Jones, discuss Diggs' participation.

Additionally, the Detroit Lions will be forced to replace another veteran offensive lineman. Frank Ragnow informed the team that he will retire from football at the age of 29-years old. Ragnow was a four-time Pro-Bowl selection.

Elsewhere around the league, Kirk Cousins did not show up to the Atlanta Falcons voluntary OTAs. Jones reported on the show that the Falcons have explored trade options for Cousins, but nothing has materialized into a deal yet. He also reported the Falcons would be content keeping Cousins as the backup, valuing his experience as a starter.

The Buffalo Bills are hoping their star running back, James Cook, will show up for the mandatory sessions. Thus far this offseason, Cook has declined to attend the voluntary practices. The Athletic's Bills beat writer Joe Buscaglia joined the show to discuss Cook, the Bills offseason defensive focus, and Josh Allen's wedding.

Plus, the new cover of EA Sports Madden was released featuring Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley. The guys react to Saquon's cover photo.

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We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews from this past year, a sit down conversation with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid. Chase tees up this conversation with his former coach.

The 3x Super Bowl champion head coach sits down with Chase Daniel & Dianna Russini to open up about the quest for a three-peat, Patrick Mahomes, all the attention Taylor Swift has brought Travis Kelce & his thoughts on retirement.

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Scoop City is back fresh off the latest league meeting. Former NFL QB and Co-host, Chase Daniel, is joined by Scoop City Newsletter author Jacob Robinson to break down the latest headlines in the league. And with league meetings happening in Minneapolis, they welcome The Athletic's Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis to the show. Find out how the Tush Push lived to fight another...push. Alec takes you inside the meetings to discover how Philadelphia Eagles owner Jefrey Lurie and former Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce saved the play. Plus, what's the latest with J.J. McCarthy ahead of offseason workouts? The guys discuss the state of the Vikings with McCarthy now driving this high-powered team.

Elsewhere around the NFL, QB competitions are heating up. The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts are set to hold offseason activities and both teams are in search of a QB1. Will Saints rookie Tyler Shough win the job? Can Anthony Richardson bounce back from a challenging season? Chase and Jacob break down the storylines and offer unique insights.

Plus, Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow had some thoughts on his team's schedule. Chase and Jacob share what Burrow had to say and react to the Bengals tough schedule for 2025. And the Buffalo Bills will take center stage at training camp when Hard Knocks rolls through Rochester, New York. Chase and Jacob share their thoughts on the Bills being featured.

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The NFL Owners have decided the fate of the Tush Push and the ban failed. The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, shares why the owners ultimately decided to uphold the Tush Push play. Former NFL QB Chase Daniel shares his thoughts on the play.

The proposal, introduced by the Green Bay Packers ultimately fell short by two votes. Among the teams to oppose the Packers' proposal were the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets. The Tush Push play, made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles, came under fire during the league's annual Spring owner's meeting. This time, in Minneapolis, Eagles' owner Jeffrey Lurie addressed his fellow owners for 30 minutes and gave a passioned pitch to keep the play legal. Eagles former Super Bowl Champion Center, Jason Kelce also delivered a speech in support of the play and spoke to the safety aspect.

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