Mike Tannenbaum

Husband, Father, Current @ESPN Insider & Founder of The 33rd Team, Former NY Jets GM & MIA Dolphins EVP

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What an early and unexpected opportunity for Drew Lock

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Heading into the 2026 NFL regular season:

The Miami Dolphins have the league's youngest roster (25.0) and the Pittsburgh Steelers & Atlanta Falcons are tied for oldest at 27.1.

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He has had a remarkable three-year run with the Buccaneers, throwing for 12,237 yards and 95 touchdown passes. He’s 31 years old, this extension makes sense for both sides.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

ESPN sources: two-time Pro-Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season, per me and @RapSheet. Mayfield had broken off talks as camp opened, but with the regular season kicking off this week, a deal has been revisited and now struck.

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Sources: Rams standout DT Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night’s opener against the 49ers and will be inactive, per me and @rapsheet. The Rams want to give Donald more time to ramp up before making his much-anticipated return after two seasons of retirement.

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Michael Penix tore his ACL on November 16th of last season, giving him additional time to get ready is the sensible way to go to put him in the best position possible to be successful this season.

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#Falcons now have announced that Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be inactive for Week 1. Cooper Rush is the backup to Tua Tagovailoa.

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Looking forward to another great season together!

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The first of many Sundays with Mike T on @880ESPNNewYork gets rolling at 8 AM today! 🏈📻

We’re STILL trying to process that Michigan vs. Western Michigan ending

Plus, extensive Jets & Giants season previews as we get you ready for the start of the NFL season!

Let’s go! 🔥

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An epic and historic ending

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How it ended at the Big House:

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I’m fired up for another season of NY Gameday alongside @RealTannenbaum!

Hope you’ll join us all season long every Sunday morning!

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How ‘bout those Minutemen!?

#FlyTheFlag 𝙭 #Flagship 🚩

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CAREER NIGHT FOR POP WATSON III 😤

The former Virginia Tech QB wastes no time making his mark at UMass in a 37-21 win over Rutgers🔥

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The NFL regular season is virtually here

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49ers leave today for Australia and arrive Friday to continue preparations for next Thursday night’s/Friday morning opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

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The future Hall of Famer is 35 years old and will playing a week from Thursday in Australia against the 49ers.

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He’s back: Rams star Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement and returning to the Rams on a one-year, $20M deal that with incentives could be worth up to $30M, per @rapsheet and me.

After two seasons away, Donald now will join forces with Myles Garrett, giving the Rams two of the top defensive linemen in NFL history.

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This creates a big opportunity for MarShawn Lloyd, their 3rd round pick in 2024 out of USC

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ESPN sources: NFL is placing Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list.

Last week Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage to property, both misdemeanors, by the Brown County (Wis.) district attorney.

Jacobs was originally arrested May 26 on five counts, including one felony.

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“In God we trust; for everyone else, we need data.”

@RealTannenbaum on Deshaun Watson not having the data to support making him the Browns QB.

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"They may not dictate where they want to go, but they certainly could dictate where they don't want to go."

@RealTannenbaum breaks down what QB draft picks could look like in the future 👀

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Since 2022:

He’s played in 19 games (none since 2024)
Shoulder Surgery November 2023
Suspended 11 games in 2022
Tore his Achilles Tendon twice
Earned $230million fully guaranteed dollars

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Just in: Deshaun Watson has been named Cleveland’s starting quarterback for week 1 at Jacksonville.

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"Caleb Williams is an MVP candidate without question."

@RealTannenbaum has high expectations for Caleb Williams this season 👀

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"Look for a lot more under center, two tight ends and get the ball to Derrick Henry."

@RealTannenbaum explains how the Ravens’ offense may change under Declan Doyle ⬇️

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“I’ve got some good questions.”

@RealTannenbaum is ready to interview the guys 😂

Dine and combine, HAPPENING NOW ⬇️

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Only 25 years old, has played in 46 regular and postseason games; very physical corner who has a remarkable 266 career tackles thus far. Cornerstone player for years to come.

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ESPN sources: three-time Pro-Bowl CB Devon Witherspoon and the Seahawks reached agreement on a four-year, $132 million extension and includes over $101 million guaranteed that now makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.