Mike Greenberg planned ahead to troll Adam Schefter on ESPN Get Up, as the NFL insider began moaning about free agency following an unprecedented start to the week
14:47 ET, 10 Mar 2026Updated 14:47 ET, 10 Mar 2026
Adam Schefter was called 'salty' by ESPN host Mike Greenberg
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Adam Schefter was called 'salty' by ESPN host Mike Greenberg(Image: 2025 Getty Images)
NFL insider Adam Schefter was mercilessly mocked by ESPN host Mike Greenberg after he began complaining about free agency dates, noting that most moves have occurred prematurely.
Several blockbuster free agency moves have already been agreed upon, with Travis Kelce returning to the Kansas City Chiefs and explaining Taylor Swift's unique influence and the Carolina Panthers paying $120 million to secure Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Jaelen Phillips for four years.
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However, players cannot be registered until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, when the new league year officially begins. Schefter ranted on ESPN 'Get Up' that the free agency dates are a "joke," but was instantly mocked by Greenberg, after the show started with an update on a "huge name" yet to agree a deal.
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"That was quite a frenzy yesterday. And let me say this also. What a joke! Free agency opens at 4 o'clock on Wednesday? Free agency closes at 4 o'clock on Wednesday; it's over," Schefter said.
"We can call this 'legal tampering,' we can call 'open negotiating,' what a crock. Free agency starts on Monday at noon. Can we just change the lingo?"
Greenberg was prepared for Schefter's rant and already had a custom salt shaker by his side. Greenberg mocked Schefter by calling him "salty" and had a 'Salty Scheffy' sign on the shaker.
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"Have I got my salt shaker here? My salty Scheffy," Greenberg joked, as Schefter began laughing from his own studio.
Schefter explained his position further, adding, "I'm not salty, I'm just speaking the truth, Greeny. We could call it whatever we want, but free agency... that first day was almost unprecedented, with all the players that reached agreements right away.
"Now, it feels like we are waiting for some deals. The quarterbacks are interesting, let me be clear about that."
Kenneth Walker has joined the Kansas City Chiefs after leaving the Seattle Seahawks
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Kenneth Walker has joined the Kansas City Chiefs after leaving the Seattle Seahawks(Image: Getty Images)
Several high-profile deals have already been completed, and the Chiefs have also added Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker to the roster. Walker's arrival has paved the way for Isiah Pacheco to join the Detroit Lions, but several quarterbacks are yet to sign.
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The Arizona Cardinals are expected to release Kyler Murray on Wednesday, who has been heavily linked with the Minnesota Vikings. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has yet to confirm his future.
Rodgers may return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next season, but he is not rushing into making a decision. One of Rodgers' former teams, the New York Jets, has also made changes at quarterback.
Justin Fields' future is up in the air after the Jets traded draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire Geno Smith. The Jets drafted Smith in 2013, and he will return to New York.