Aaron Donald's Return, Josh Jacobs's Status, and Making Sense of the Trade Market
The Ringer NFL ShowShow Notes
Sheil, Tom, and Billy start the pod by sharing their reactions to Aaron Donald making his big return to the Los Angeles Rams and analyzing the team's travel plans for the big game with the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. They then dive into some of the other hot-button topics around the league, including RB Josh Jacobs being placed on the commissioner's exempt list, J.J. McCarthy’s status with the Vikings, and much more. They end the pod by talking about the trade market after cut-down day and shining a light on Tom’s 2026 NFL fantasy draft.(00:00) Aaron Donald's return, Josh Jacobs's status, and much more(03:12) Aaron Donald rejoins the Los Angeles Rams(17:05) 49ers-Rams NFL game in Melbourne, Australia(27:27) RB Josh Jacobs placed on the commissioner's exempt list(42:04) QB trade market updates(53:15) Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to the New York Giants(59:11) OT Broderick Jones traded to Dallas Cowboys, plus trade market news(1:04:11) Grading Tom Pelissero’s fantasy draft
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