With episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ESPN contributor and former NFL player Domonique Foxworth shares his unique perspectives on football, the personalities surrounding it, and everything else going on in the sports world. Follow "The Domonique Foxworth Show" wherever you get your podcasts or on ESPN's YouTube channel.
The NFL Trends That Will Define the 2026 Season w/ Nate Tice
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by Nate Tice to break down the biggest NFL trends ahead of the 2026 season. They discuss the secret to the Rams' success, Ben Johnson's innovative offense in Chicago, and the Cowboys' chances to be stealth Super Bowl contenders. 0:00 Intro 2:30 CJ Stroud's camp entrance 3:39 Trends ahead of the 2026 NFL season 3:54 The Rams and the tight end revolution 11:10 Attacking the middle of the field 15:26 QBs playing under center 20:01 Why the Cowboys are stealth contenders 24:08 Concerns about the Eagles offense 28:03 Expectations for the Colts 31:50 Teams blitzing less 36:19 Teams who will benefit most from playing under center 41:49 Expectations for the Commanders 46:15 Defenses catching up to offenses 58:24 Expectations for Oregon's Jamari Johnson 1:02:12 Who is the best 2027 edge prospect? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Torrey Smith on the Eagles, Ravens & What Makes Elite WRs Different
Torrey Smith joins Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz to break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the NFL season. Will the loss of A.J. Brown force the Eagles offense to evolve, and does the Ravens' new offensive identity raise expectations in Baltimore? Plus, the guys discuss how Jaylen Waddle fits into the Broncos offense, what makes great receivers so difficult to defend, and Charlie wraps up the show with a memorable storytime. 0:00 Intro 3:36 How concerned are you about the Eagles' receiver room without A.J. Brown? 9:00 How different will the Eagles' offense look this season? 14:11 Are the Eagles' new wideouts enough to improve their passing attack? 16:49 How much should the Ravens' new offense change expectations? 21:52 Why have the Ravens struggled to find a true No. 1 receiver? 25:12 How does Jaylen Waddle fit into the Broncos' offense? 29:22 What's the most important intangible you look for in a wide receiver? 31:30 What are the most creative ways great receivers get open? 41:22 Do you agree with the latest Top 10 NFL wide receiver rankings? 44:58 Storytime with Charlie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can LeBron Win Another Ring in Philly?
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz break down LeBron's decision to sign with the 76ers and debate whether he can win his fifth championship. They also ask whether LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey fit well together and discuss where things stand in the East now. Then, Domonique tells a story about playing against Calvin Johnson and Charlie recounts the time he was in the same room as Lionel Messi. 0:00 Intro 2:25 Reaction to LeBron signing with the 76ers 11:49 Whether the Sixers' stars are a good fit 17:00 How good will the Sixers be? 21:36 How Jaylen Brown should feel 28:01 Evaluating LeBron's decision 35:15 Calvin Johnson story 39:04 Lionel Messi story 42:18 Which position is most likely to succeed in the NFL out of college? 46:00 How many rings will LeBron finish with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can MLS Ever Become Elite? + Is the SEC Ready to Break Away?
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by Spencer Hall to discuss if MLS could ever become an elite league and if one superstar could completely change its trajectory. Then they shift to college football to break down Greg Sankey's SEC breakaway comments and what they could mean for the future of the sport. Plus, the guys settle one of the ultimate debates: Which current athlete would you pick to win a completely random physical challenge? 0:00 Who's the current athlete you'd pick to win a completely random physical challenge? 7:57 What would it take for MLS to become an elite league? 21:09 Can one superstar change the trajectory of MLS? 28:16 Could MLS ever surpass the Premier League? 32:59 How seriously should we take Greg Sankey's SEC breakaway threats? 40:45 Where do you stand on expanding the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside the MLBPA's Fight Against a Salary Cap w/ MLBPA Executive Director Bruce Meyer
Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Intersection of Labor in Sports & Entertainment with Mike Schur
Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB. 0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL's Most Improved Offensive Situations with Mina Kimes
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by Mina Kimes to preview the NFL's most improved offensive situations heading into next season. They break down Mike McDaniel's impact on Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Raiders' new offense with Fernando Mendoza and Klint Kubiak joining Brock Bowers, and give their expectations for Justin Jefferson, AJ Brown, and Lamar Jackson in their new-look offenses. 0:00 Intro 5:03 NFL new-look offenses 6:17 Chargers with Mike McDaniel 15:44 New-look Raiders offense 24:00 Justin Jefferson with Kyler Murray 27:25 AJ Brown with the Patriots 30:55 Lamar Jackson in a new offense 38:00 Teams prioritizing tight ends more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Conversation with John Harbaugh on Coaching Jaxson Dart, His Best Ed Reed Stories + More
Domonique Foxworth is joined by his former coach John Harbaugh for a conversation about his past with the Ravens and his future with the Giants. Harbaugh discusses what it's like to coach a new team after being with the Ravens for so long before telling his favorite stories from coaching Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, and other Raven greats. 0:00 Intro 0:22 John Harbaugh joins the show 2:04 How this differs from the early Ravens tenure 3:42 Building a winning culture 6:41 Jaxson Dart & Abdul Carter's situation 7:34 Adapting over time as a coach 10:03 Importance of flexibility 11:42 Keeping Dart healthy 14:38 How Nabers and Skattebo are progressing 15:36 Assistant coach Harbaugh learned the most from 16:34 Why more special teams coaches should get head coach jobs 19:05 How Harbaugh spends his time as coach 21:21 Favorite game other than the Super Bowl win 22:51 Joe Flacco's longevity 25:17 What Harbaugh has learned from great players he's coached 32:11 How Kyle Hamilton's role was created 34:53 Giants defense vs. Harbaugh's Ravens defenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT and Pulisic Fall Short + Who Really Wins the Jaylen Brown Trade?
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz break down the USMNT's disappointing World Cup exit and the criticism Christian Pulisic has faced from former players. Then, they revisit the Jaylen Brown trade, debate his true value around the league, and discuss which team is better positioned for the season ahead: the Celtics or the Sixers. Plus, just how good is Darryn Peterson? And much more. 0:00 Intro 6:03 Do you think this World Cup was a success for the USMNT? 20:13 What did you make of the reaction from former players to Pulisic's performance? 26:38 What team would you like to see win the World Cup? 27:45 Has your opinion of the JB trade changed in the last week? 33:24 What is Jaylen Brown's true trade value? 36:50 What's the best-case scenario for the Sixers and the Celtics this year? 42:53 Who do you think Brown would have had more success with: the Celtics or the Sixers? 47:02 Do you think JB is closer to a top-5 player or a top-50 player? 50:04 What is your opinion of the conversation surrounding JB’s intelligence? 59:52 How much did the second apron and hard cap rules shape these trades? 1:08:57 Just how good is Darryn Peterson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 QB Tier Rankings with Bill Barnwell
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by Bill Barnwell to rank every NFL starting QB (and a few backups) by tier. Charlie reveals his tier names (that are for entertainment purposes only) and the guys debate whether CJ Stroud should be ahead of Bryce Young, if Trevor Lawrence should be in the Dak Prescott tier, and where Lamar Jackson ranks among the other top QBs. 0:00 Intro 2:48 Deshaun Watson 3:13 Philip Rivers 3:50 Shedeur Sanders, JJ McCarthy 4:05 Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. 6:09 Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins 7:38 Jacoby Brissett 8:50 Joe Flacco 9:40 Mac Jones 11:07 CJ Stroud 16:00 Bryce Young, Kyler Murray 24:41 Jaxson Dart 24:53 Cam Ward, Fernando Mendoza, Malik Willis, Tyler Shough 29:15 Sam Darnold, Jalen Hurts 29:57 Trevor Lawrence 31:02 Baker Mayfield, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott 33:38 Tom Brady 34:34 Jordan Love 35:29 Justin Herbert 35:47 Jayden Daniels 38:36 Drake Maye, Caleb Williams 41:04 Joe Burrow 41:59 Lamar Jackson 43:54 Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford 46:37 Josh Allen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Celtics Got Fleeced in the Jaylen Brown Trade + Reaction to the USMNT's Win Over Bosnia
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz react to the USMNT's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 and the Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George. 0:00 Intro 0:29 USMNT's win over Bosnia 16:32 The Jaylen Brown trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's Next For Jaylen Brown? + The Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball Gamble
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz start by diving into the Jaylen Brown vs. analytics debate and discussing what Brown's future looks like in Boston (or elsewhere). Then, they give their take on whether the Timberwolves are taking a good risk trading for LaMelo Ball, what they expect from the USMNT, and whether they're excited to see Serena Williams' Wimbledon return. 0:00 Intro 8:24 Jaylen Brown vs. analytics 14:10 Brown's relationship with the Celtics 28:35 Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade 40:05 USMNT expectations 49:48 Lionel Messi's performance so far 51:55 The sustained greatness of recent star athletes 58:30 Serena Williams' return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Won the Giannis Trade? + Will Jaylen Brown Stay in Boston?
Wosny Lambre joins Domonique and Charlie for a full NBA offseason breakdown. They debate who really won the Giannis blockbuster—the Heat or the Bucks—and what the Celtics' next move should be with Jaylen Brown. Plus, they talk NBA Draft and ask if AJ Dybantsa is the right fit for the Wizards. 1:30 Did anyone win the Giannis trade? 5:12 What will this Heat team look like moving forward? 7:54 Do you view this Heat roster as a legitimate playoff team in the East? 13:00 What do you expect the fallout to be for Jaylen Brown and the Celtics? 16:04 Which potential destination makes the most sense for Jaylen Brown? 18:09 What should the Celtics want for Brown? 29:16 What was your biggest draft takeaway? 31:17 Can the Knicks keep the core of their role players? 34:41 Knicks fans would send Jalen money, right? 36:43 Do you think the Wizards got the pick right at #1? 38:17 Why did the Wizards overpay for Trae Young? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Offseason: Who Should Go #1 in the Draft? + Best Giannis Fit & More
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by David Dennis Jr. to preview the NBA offseason. They give their take on who should go #1 in the NBA Draft between AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer, which team should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what the Lakers, Thunder, and Spurs should do this offseason. 0:00 Intro 2:43 Who should go #1 in the NBA Draft? 18:31 Darryn Peterson's team preference 23:36 Will this draft have an American MVP? 24:25 Other special prospects 26:51 Which team should trade for Giannis? 36:10 Lakers' offseason 43:13 Thunder's offseason 46:50 Spurs' offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mailbag: Sorsby’s Draft Value, USMNT Expectations + NBA Stars Taking Less
Domonique and Charlie open the mailbag to debate the highest NFL Draft pick they'd be comfortable spending on Brendan Sorsby and whether the USMNT's impressive World Cup start should have fans raising their expectations. Plus, what are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA Finals, and do you agree with NBA stars taking less money to help build a championship team? 0:00 Intro 1:57 What's the highest pick you'd be comfortable using on Brendan Sorsby? 13:31 Do you think Brunson's decision to leave money on the table will start a trend? 18:16 What are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA finals? 25:43 What's one thing in sports you wish we could roll back? 32:10 Did the win over Paraguay make you believe the U.S. can make a real World Cup run? 34:11 What was your reaction to the news that NFL, NFLPA & NBPA backed the college sports bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking Down the Knicks' Historic Championship Run & Wemby's Struggles
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz react to the Knicks closing out the Spurs in Game 5 and winning the NBA Championship. They discuss how special of a run it was from the Knicks and Jalen Brunson, how poorly Victor Wembanyama played, and debate which of the two teams is more likely to be in the Finals again next season. 0:00 Intro 3:10 Historical comparisons for the Knicks' run 14:45 When did you know the Knicks were going to win? 26:54 Wemby's struggles 35:46 What's next for Wemby 43:05 More likely to return to the Finals, Knicks or Spurs? 45:32 Winners and losers of the Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reacting to the Knicks' Game 4 Comeback After Watching It at The Garden
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are joined by David Dennis Jr. to react to the Knicks' incredible Game 4 comeback against the Spurs. They talk about what it was like to be at the game, where this game ranks among biggest sports choke jobs and greatest New York sports moments, and whether the Spurs have a chance to come back from down 3-1. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Watching the game from MSG 8:31 Best moments from the game 19:00 What's next for Wemby & the Spurs 23:37 Thoughts on the officiating 24:50 Knicks' role player performances 26:54 Where this ranks among choke jobs 28:19 Where this ranks among NY sports moments 33:01 When did the energy in the building shift? 36:44 Who has been the Knicks' MVP? 38:27 More from the Knicks' comeback 45:55 Predictions for the rest of the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Reaction: Did the Wemby & the Spurs Flip the Series?
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz are back for a bonus episode to break down the Spurs' Game 3 win over the Knicks. They discuss the game's biggest moments, the environment at Madison Square Garden, and the performances from Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns before making their predictions for the rest of the NBA Finals. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Spurs-Knicks Game 3 reaction 5:48 The MSG crowd 7:56 KAT's performance 9:39 The Game 3 physicality 14:53 Wemby on and off the court 18:59 Jalen Brunson's shooting 19:59 The celebrities in the crowd 21:49 Predictions for the rest of the Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Knicks Unstoppable? + Taylor Twellman Previews the World Cup
Domonique and Charlie break down how the Knicks are taking control of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 lead over the Spurs. Just how surprising is this playoff run, and if NY wins, where will Brunson rank among the greatest Knicks ever? Then, Taylor Twellman joins the show to look ahead to the World Cup. What are the biggest concerns surrounding the USMNT? Who are the players to watch? And which nations have the best chance to lift the trophy? 0:00 Intro 4:29 How do you explain what we're seeing from the Knicks this postseason? 12:51 Are the Knicks winning this series, or are the Spurs losing it? 19:52 Has any player ever flipped the narrative around him more than KAT? 25:10 If NY wins, where does Brunson rank among all-time Knicks? 28:02 Are the Knicks built to contend for titles beyond this season? 31:04 Can the Spurs make a comeback? 31:31 Taylor Twellman joins the show 31:52 The USA is winning it all, right? 33:19 What do you think of the United States' form going into the WC? 35:06 Does the U.S. have a goalkeeper problem? 36:45 How concerned are you about Pochettino's approach heading into the WC? 38:56 Has the USMNT gone too defense-heavy with its roster? 40:28 Is Christian Pulisic carrying this US team? 41:49 What do you make of Pulisic's form heading into the World Cup? 43:39 Will we finally see a payoff to this golden generation? 45:31 Any storylines outside of the U.S. team you’re most interested in? 48:56 Can Mbappe only get it done in the World Cup? 50:17 Who do you think is the coolest guy in the World Cup? 52:57 Are you rooting for the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brunson & the Knicks Steal Game 1 + Myles Garrett Trade Breakdown
Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz react to the Knicks' comeback win against the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and break down the Rams' trade for Myles Garrett. They discuss Jalen Brunson's performance and what Victor Wembanyama needs to change as the series moves forward before getting into expectations for Garrett and the Rams and whether the Ty Simpson pick makes more or less sense now. 0:00 Intro 0:44 Knicks-Spurs Game 1 reaction 10:32 Did Game 1 change how you view the series? 12:41 Reaction to the Rams trading for Myles Garrett 16:39 How the Rams compare to all-time great rosters? 17:57 Should Aaron Donald unretire? 22:35 Myles Garrett's longevity 26:07 Revisiting past blockbuster trades 28:36 Expectations for the Rams 33:12 Does the Ty Simpson pick make more or less sense now? 38:04 Myles Garrett's legacy 41:33 Would 22 Myles Garretts beat 22 of any other NFL player? 43:49 Expectations for Jared Verse and the Browns 47:15 Story time with Domonique & Charlie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
