3 & Out - NFL League Meetings Reaction Day 2: MNF Doubleheaders are no more, Thanksgiving Eve Games, NFL Flag Football

In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, the hosts react to key developments from the 2026 NFL Owners' Meetings, starting with the NFL's decision to eliminate Monday Night Football doubleheaders. Cowherd passionately defends the tradition and emotional weight of single, standalone MNF games, arguing that the doubleheader diluted the experience and failed to deliver on viewership goals. He praises the league for recognizing the mistake and pivoting. The discussion then shifts to the future of NFL flag football, with coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean Payton expressing skepticism about star players participating due to injury risks and the fundamental differences in gameplay. The episode also dives into the potential return of Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with speculation that he’ll join Will Howard as a backup, possibly for one final season under Mike McCarthy. Cowherd explores broader themes of nepotism and family legacies in football, highlighting how coaches like the Harbaughs and Kyle Shanahan benefited from early exposure to the game. He also critiques the Detroit Lions' controversial policy of requiring retiring players to repay signing bonuses, calling it outdated and damaging to team image. The segment concludes with a deep dive into player character and off-field behavior, using Justin Fields and Anthony Richardson as contrasting examples of how professionalism can outweigh on-field performance in team decisions. Finally, the episode touches on the growing trend of coaches missing key events due to personal errands, like Todd Monken missing a coaching photo for a haircut, underscoring the intense, all-consuming nature of NFL life.