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Pittsburgh Steelers
Draft
NFL Draft
Los Angeles Rams
Super Bowl
Free Agency
The Post
Justin Fields
New Orleans Saints
Cam Jordan
Jimmy Graham
Las Vegas Raiders
Manti Te'o
John Abraham
Steve Smith Family Foundation
Russell Wilson
Caleb Williams

We go behind the scenes to explain exactly how, why and when the NFL’s biggest events, rules and unique concepts came to be.

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Latest Episodes

Daniel Jeremiah, Brian Baldinger, and Bucky Brooks recap the biggest matchups from Week 8 of the 2025 season. They lead with the Packers’ dominant win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers (1:10) before analyzing Cowboys-Bronco’s (6:00), Giants-Eagles... more

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Zamir Cobb — former NFL wide receiver turned President of The Trust (powered by the NFLPA) — to talk about his powerful journey from the gridiron to guiding pl... more

NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. joins Cam Jordan for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the latest episode of the Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast. The former Panthers and Ravens wideout opens up about his Hall of Fame candidacy, how he prepared for li... more

On this episode of the Off the Edge with Cam Jordan Podcast, Cam is joined by 2x Superbowl champ Malcolm Jenkins to discuss his busy post playing career. Malcolm explains the purpose of his new Substack Love, Art & War, how the Malcolm Jenkins Founda... more

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Recent Guests

Zamir Cobb
Former NFL player, currently the executive director of The Trust
The Trust
Episode: Zamir Cobb: Gaining Steelers Respect, How The Trust Works for NFL Legends
Malcolm Jenkins
Two-time NFL champion and founder of the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
Episode: Malcolm Jenkins on the Tush Push, NFL Photography, and his Multifaceted Post Playing Career
Lamarr Woodley
Former NFL linebacker, Super Bowl champion, and film producer.
Area 56 Entertainment
Episode: Lamarr Woodley on his game-winning plays in Super Bowl 43, Steelers Rivalries, Graduating Film School
John Randle
Former NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle, known for his unique trash-talking and face-painting rituals.
NFL Legends community
Episode: John Randle: The Art of Trash-Talking, Face-Painting Ritual, Mentoring NFL Legends
Brian Baldinger
Former NFL player and analyst
Episode: Breaking Down the Big Week 3 Games
Mina Kimes
Sports analyst and journalist at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Mina Kimes on Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen, Will the Chiefs Make the Playoffs?, How Defenses Are Fighting Back
Darren Woodson
Three-time Super Bowl champion, five-time Pro Bowler, and defensive leader for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Darren Woodson: Cowboys Title Winning Secret Sauce, His Hall of Fame Case, Joining ESPN after football
Shawne Merriman
Former NFL player known for his role with the San Diego Chargers and his sack celebration 'Lights Out.'
Lights Out Extreme Fighting
Episode: Shawne Merriman: Chargers-Raiders rivalry, Today's Best Pass Rushers, Building an MMA Empire
Paul Baldinger
NFL analyst and former player
NFL Films
Episode: Breaking Down the Big Week 1 Games

Hosts

Cam Jordan
Host of the Off the Edge podcast
Peanut Tillman
Co-host of NFL Players Second Acts Podcast
Roman Harper
Co-host of NFL Players Second Acts Podcast
Daniel Jeremiah
Host of Move the Sticks
Bucky Brooks
Host of Move the Sticks

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Great content but FAR too many ads!!

    I listen to a lot of podcasts and just floored by how many ads are in this podcast. And the fact that an ad can start in the middle of a host completing a sentence is ridiculous! Who’s editing these shows?? I listen to podcasts hosted by lesser known entities and they may have 1-2 ads at the beginning and maybe another in the middle of the show. Other popular podcasts hosted by superstars are the same. Why is the NFL so hard up for ad revenue that there are more ads in this show than actual cont... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    sharshar67
    United States2 years ago
  • What happened?

    This used to be a good podcast. As the name said, it would explain aspects of the NFL (like the evolution of the goalpost or evolution of team names). Now it's a completely different podcast, just talking about that weels NFL news (like dozens of other podcasts that do the same thing)

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    1
    TJ Spyke
    United States2 years ago
  • Far too many ads

    It’s not a bad podcast but, much like the watching an NFL game on TV, the sheer excess of ads makes the experience far poorer and ultimately not worth it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PTMBL
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this game

    I’ve been watching NFL for over 45 years now and listening to this podcast from episode one and I’m still learning new things about the game, Love this game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonesy569
    Australia3 years ago
  • Bring back Aditi

    Last year I found the podcast really easy to listen to and it expanded my very limited knowledge.

    Aditi approached it as a journalist and made it informative.

    The current co-host talks as if the listener has an extensive NFL knowledge and I’m just lost, really hard to listen to. Tried two episodes this season and turned off part way through both times.

    One example would be recently relating a story and saying ‘I won’t say which team I played at that this happened, I’ll leave it to you to work it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nodd13!
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the enthusiasm for learning new facets of the NFL keeps listeners coming back despite minor grievances.
Some listeners miss the previous hosts, indicating that changes in personnel can impact the show's chemistry.
Listeners have expressed frustration over the increasing number of ads, stating they detract from the show's quality.
Many appreciate the historical context provided which enhances their overall understanding of football.
The content is informative and engaging, offering insights that appeal to both old fans and newcomers.

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Zamir Cobb: Gaining Steelers Respect, How The Trust Works for NFL Legends
Q: How fulfilling is it to serve the former players through The Trust?
Cobb emphasizes the rewarding nature of helping former players and their families navigate life post-career, valuing the team's mission-driven work.
Zamir Cobb: Gaining Steelers Respect, How The Trust Works for NFL Legends
Q: How was it dealing with that injury and still being with the team?
Cobb describes the isolation he felt due to his injury but appreciates how the team made efforts to include him and keep him engaged.
Zamir Cobb: Gaining Steelers Respect, How The Trust Works for NFL Legends
Q: When did you know that you could have success after football was done?
Zamir Cobb reflects on an early injury in college that made him realize he could pursue success beyond athletics, especially through internships that shaped his career.
Kevin Mawae: Blocking for 1,000-yard rushers, How He Helped Change the Current NFL, Training Camp Pancakes
Q: What made you want to start to get into the more leadership roles for the NFLPA?
Mawae mentioned his natural inclination for leadership stemming from early experiences and the influences of his military father.
Kevin Mawae: Blocking for 1,000-yard rushers, How He Helped Change the Current NFL, Training Camp Pancakes
Q: What do you think about the stat of having a 1,000-yard rusher in 13 of your 16 seasons?
Mawae expressed pride about how that stat showed the efficacy and performance of his offensive line throughout his career.

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