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ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter recently shared a memorable anecdote about breaking a major news story. During an episode of Kevin Clark's "This Is Football" podcast, Schefter was asked the "weirdest place" he'd ever reported news, and his answer left listeners stunned.

Schefter recounted a moment in Denver when he received a critical piece of information while in a particularly private setting. "I can remember being in Denver one time," Schefter began with a grin. He paused to laugh before divulging, "I had just spent time with this woman for the first time and got a text that [former Broncos cornerback] Dale Carter was being suspended for eight games for substance abuse."

As the story unfolded, Schefter explained how he managed to balance both confirming the news and his personal affairs. "So, as I continued to lay there, confirm it, and got the job done Kevin - in every which way," he said at the peak of the revealing tale. The candid moment had Schefter staring straight into the camera, with his host declaring, "This is the greatest episode I've ever had."

Later, Schefter clarified on social media platform X that the breaking news about Carter’s suspension occurred technically after the intimate moment. Back in 2000, Dale Carter was suspended by the NFL for one year due to a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, which marked his third offense. At that time, Schefter was a reporter for the Denver Post. Carter contested the suspension, claiming he had not tested positive for any drug use, but his appeal was ultimately rejected by the league.

Schefter humorously and strategically avoided mentioning the woman's name, leaving that part of his unique reporting experience a mystery. This anecdote adds yet another layer to the prolific career of one of the NFL's most dedicated insiders.