6 Rings and Football Things

The Patriots welcomed the Philadelphia Eagles to town Wednesday for the first of two highly anticipated joint practices. WEEI.com’s Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down everything you need to know, headlined by a monster day from the offense and A.J. Brown against his former team.

The guys try to make sense of the receiver room in New England with the likely addition of AJ Brown in a couple weeks. Do they have a role for Kyle Williams in year two?
Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts.
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The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid May. Audacy Original podcast ‘It's Always Gameday In Buffalo’ chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. 

It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal and Matt are joined once again by the Vice President of NFL Broadcast Planning Mike North. They discuss the Bills home opener in the new stadium, how the NFL is looking at Patrick Mahomes' status in the early season, the decision around no more Monday Night Football doubleheaders, Fridays no longer being considered a short week, holiday matchups, growing the game with an expanded international schedule, who Mike thinks is the juiciest Bills opponent this year and much more!

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is "tracking to happen on or after June 1." Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson react.

Mike Vrabel addressed the media for the first time since the Dianna Russini situation was made public. Mike Giardi was on hand for the press conference and joins Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss it all. Plus, thoughts on the latest A.J. Brown news, Kayshon Boutte’s future in New England, and an update on Christian Gonzalez negotiations.