2026 Offseason Report Cards for Every NFL Team

During the NFL offseason, all 32 teams either get better or worse. The league doesn't stagnate, because too much movement occurs through free agency, the draft and overall player movement, as well as numerous coaching hires.

This offseason was particularly active.

Ten organizations—basically a third of the league—are now being led by new head coaches. Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons. The reigning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker III, turned around and signed elsewhere in free agency. Tua Tagovailoa is no longer the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins.

These moves were simply the start of the NFL's changed landscape. Every franchise looks significantly different today than it did at the start of the calendar year.

Who actually got better, though? Which squads took a downturn? Bleacher Report assessed the league's movement to see which franchise actually experienced productive offseasons.

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Arizona Cardinals

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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love

Grade: C

Three massive decisions will define the Arizona Cardinals as they progress into the future.

First, Mike LaFleur is now the Cardinals' head coach after Jonathan Gannon's staff finished with a 15-36 record over the last three seasons. LaFleur brings an impressive resume as an offensive-minded coach after spending significant time alongside Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay.

Second, the organization chose to move past 2019 No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. The eight-year veteran quarterback was never able to elevate the organization, which made a staggering $54.7 million dead salary-cap hit more tolerable.

Finally, Arizona used this year's third overall draft pick to acquire Jeremiyah Love. Since the team wasn't in position to suitably replace Murray with another talented prospect, Love will now serve as the team's offensive focal point.

While these changes are significant, the short-term prognosis remains the same. The Cardinals were one of the league's worst teams on paper entering the draft. They still are.

Atlanta Falcons

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Grade: C+

The Atlanta Falcons already fielded a dynamic offense with Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts. Yet the unit finished 14th in total offense last season. The hire a two-time NFL head coach of the Year in Kevin Stefanski, who serves as his own offensive play-caller, and offensive line coach Bill Callahan should help maximize this group.

Interestingly, a significant decision looms at the game's most important quarterback, where Tua Tagovailoa was brought in to compete with Michael Penix Jr. to be the starter. While this setup holds back the Falcons until one of the two proves himself, Stefanski and Co. could easily field a top-10 offense this fall.

The biggest issue remains the uncertainty around last year's rookie standout James Pearce Jr. The 2025 first-round pick agreed to enter an intervention program, which allowed him to avoid trail regarding felony domestic violence charges.

Significant talent can be found on Atlanta's roster. The group needs to come together under its new leadership so the Falcons can finally take over the NFC South.

Baltimore Ravens

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Grade: D

It's difficult to look at the Baltimore Ravens and say they're a better team today than they were last season.

John Harbaugh was ousted after 18 seasons and 12 postseason appearances. Jesse Minter is an ideal DNA match for the franchise, but he has to prove himself as an NFL head coach and organizational leader.

Three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum left in free agency. Baltimore's first-round pick of guard Vega Ioane will help offset Linderbaum's departure, but the rookie's inclusion doesn't completely rectify the situation.

Outside of Baltimore's dubious handling of the Maxx Crosby trade, which ultimately led to the signing of Trey Hendrickson, the Ravens did little to seriously upgrade their roster.

Buffalo Bills

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Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady

Grade: C+

Where there's Josh Allen, there's a way. The Buffalo Bills lean on that philosophy far too much, though.

To the Bills' credit, the organization did add DJ Moore via trade with the Chicago Bears. Is Moore's specific skill set what Buffalo needed at wide receiver? While that can be debated, the 29-year-old veteran will give Allen another viable threat to create after the catch.

Defensively, new head coach Joe Brady went in a different direction with the hire hire of Jim Leonard as the new play-caller.

Leonard brings a different philosophy, which will likely require some time to transition without all of the right pieces in place to fully integrate. The front remains suspect, but the Bills did sink six of their initial eight draft picks into defensive prospects. Veterans Bradley Chubb, Dee Alford, Geno Stone and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson signed as free agents as well.

Carolina Panthers

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Carolina Panthers rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling

Grade: B

The Carolina Panthers spent big in free agency to up their defensive game. The organization invested $162 million in total contractual worth between the Jaelan Phillips and Devon Lloyd signings. They're coming in as expected difference-makers.

While that may be the case defensively, Carolina's offense didn't make huge strides.

The Panthers remain in a waiting game to see if quarterback Bryce Young will develop. However, the organization did invest a first-round pick in offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, while also signing veteran Rasheed Walker, to help offset Icky Ekwonu's injury loss, as he continues to recover from a late-season ruptured patellar tendon.

Plus, the third-round selection of Tennessee's Chris Brazzell II should add a vertical element to the passing game.

Chicago Bears

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Chicago Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman

Grade: C

The Chicago Bears treaded water this offseason after finding themselves a year ahead of schedule in Ben Johnson's first as head coach.

Obviously, the Bears are the reigning NFC North champions and pushed the Los Angeles Rams into overtime during the Divisional Round of the 2025 playoffs. Instead of continuing to stay ahead of the curve, Chicago had to address multiple offseason losses, particularly on defense.

Both of the Bears' safeties, Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, left in free agency. The team responded by signing veteran Coby Bryant and drafting Dillon Thieneman in this year's first round. After Byard and Brisker combined to start every game last season.

Tremaine Edmunds left. Devin Bush Jr. is signed. On offense, DJ Moore is traded. The Bears reach for speedster Zavion Thomas in the third round.

Basically, the Bears switched pieces instead of actually improving in any specific area.

Cincinnati Bengals

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Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle Dexter Lawrence

Grade: B+

The Cincinnati Bengals understood the assignment. The team had to get better on defense after three straight seasons among the league's bottom eight units, including a 31st overall finish last year.

Cincinnati made a huge splash with the acquisition of Dexter Lawrence in a trade with the New York Giants. At full tilt, Lawrence is the game's best nose tackle. Though he's coming off a down season comparatively. Cincinnati surrendering a top-10 pick is questionable, particularly after seeing the incoming draft class' best overall prospect, safety Caleb Downs, fall to that slot. Still, the Bengals defense is undeniably better with Lawrence in the lineup.

Free agents Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen will help boost the Bengals' defensive front, particularly after Trey Hendrickson finally left. Safety Bryan Cook adds a physical presence in the secondary.

In the draft, the Bengals also added pass-rusher Cashius Howell, who held first-round grades through most of the season, and much needed size and length in cornerback Tacario Davis.

Cleveland Browns

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Cleveland Browns rookie offensive tackle Spencer Fano

Grade: B

Once again, the Cleveland Browns pieced together what looks like an outstanding offseason, while simultaneously not accomplishing what really needs to be done.

The Browns' primary goal was to rework their entire offensive line. They traded for right tackle Tytus Howard, signed left guard Zion Johnson and center Elgton Jenkins, re-signed right guard Teven Jenkins and drafted the class' top offensive tackle, Spencer Fano.

Cleveland's front office also doubled-up at wide receiver by drafting KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in this year's first and second rounds.

The signing of veteran linebacker Quincy Williams shouldn't be overlooked after the Browns placed Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list for the second straight season.

The organization's hire of Todd Monken deserves some criticism as an older candidate (60) whose only head coaching experience dates back to Southern Miss over a decade ago. Also, quarterback remains unsolved. Last season proved the team will be spinning its wheels until it is finally settled at the game's most important position.

Dallas Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs

Grade: A-

The Dallas Cowboys have done a respectable job bouncing back from last year's disastrous Micah Parsons trade.

First, the organization decided coaching staff changes were necessary to improve the league's worst defense. Christian Parker is now squad's defensive coordinator, and he brings a far different approach than the team's previous play-caller, Matt Eberflus.

The team also traded away defensive linemen Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith and Solomon Thomas. Instead, Dallas brought in Rashan Gary, Otito Ogbonnia and first-rounder Malachi Lawrence to go along with Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams and Donovan Ezeiruaku, who were added last year.

The Cowboys also made the move of draft weekend by trading up one pick to land the class' No. 1-ranked prospect, Caleb Downs, and pair him with the free-agent signing of Jalen Thompson. Dallas could have improved at cornerback, though.

Finally, the Cowboys made sure to retain wide receiver George Pickens and running back Javonte Williams to keep the league's second-ranked offense intact.

Denver Broncos

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle

Grade: B

The Denver Broncos march to the beat of their own drum, which is often seen in the organization's roster decisions.

The draft usually serves as an interesting litmus test of how Denver views talent built for their systems as compared to general consensus. Case in point, interior pass-rusher John Franklin-Myers left to sign a free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. The Broncos responded by drafting Texas A&M's Tyler Onyedim in this year's third round with the organization's initial draft pick. The Bleacher Report Scouting Department graded Onyedim as the class' 200th-best prospect.

However, the Broncos were aggressive to acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins primarily for this year's 30th overall draft pick. Waddle will provide quarterback Bo Nix with a dynamic threat, whether as a vertical option or after the catch. He's an ideal complement to the bigger, more physical Courtland Sutton.

Detroit Lions

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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell

Grade: C

The Detroit Lions took a major step back in 2025 compared to owning the league's best record a season earlier. Even so, the organization hasn't made the type of adjustments that ensure the squad returns to top contender status.

The biggest difference will likely be with a player already on the roster. Penei Sewell is expected to move from right to left tackle after the organization released Taylor Decker. In response, the Lions used this year's 17th overall pick on Clemson's Blake Miller, who started 53 straight games at right tackle.

Detroit's front office took a similar approach at defensive end after Al-Quadin Muhammad left in free agency. The Lions chose Derrick Moore in this year's second round. The fellow Michigan man may finally provide the Lions with Aidan Hutchinson with a long-term bookend. Though the organization did sign DJ Wonnum to help.

Green Bay Packers

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Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse

Grade: C

Regression has been obvious since Matt LaFleur became the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, and the organization hasn't done enough to halt its current direction.

The team has gone from making it to the NFC Championship Game in his first two seasons at the helm, to two Divisional losses and now back-to-back losses in the Wildcard round. The Packers are five years removed from their last conference title.

With Jeff Hafley leaving to become the Miami Dolphins' head coach, Jonathan Gannon steps in as Green Bay's new defensive play-caller. Obviously, tweaks to the roster were made to fit Gannon's preferences.

Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste were signed in free agency. Linebacker Zaire Franklin joined the squad thanks to a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, the team invested its first three draft pick in defensive prospects: cornerback Brandon Cisse, defensive lineman Chris McClellin and edge-rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton.

Houston Texans

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Houston Texans rookie offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge

Grade: B

The Houston Texans already fielded a Super Bowl-caliber defense. The organization needs to know what it has in quarterback C.J. Stroud.

"This is about whether you're convinced he's a long-term top-tier QB worth 22 percent of the cap," an anonymous AFC executive told ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime. "The smart play is to pick up the fifth-year option, invest heavily in the offensive line and stabilize the run game so you're evaluating him in a clean structure."

The Texans followed that exact approach by bringing in veteran running back David Montgomery to pair with Woody Marks and reworked the offensive line by signing established blockers in Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller, as well as drafting Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge in this year's first round.

Houston should know exactly who Stroud is by the end of the 2026 campaign.

Indianapolis Colts

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce

Grade: B

The Indianapolis Colts understood they had to accomplish two things this offseason and did so.

First, the organization had to re-sign both quarterback Daniel Jones, even after the veteran suffered a torn Achilles tendon, and wide receiver Alec Piece. The Colts offense played as well as it has during the Chris Ballard era until injuries wrecked the 2025 campaign. Jones finally looked like a franchise quarterback under Shane Steichen's direction, while Pierce emerged as a legitimate WR1.

Second, Ballard stated Indianapolis needed to get faster and more athletic on defense. Kenny Moore II, Kwity Paye, Zaire Franklin, Germaine Pratt, Nick Cross, Rodney Thomas and Samson Ebukam are gone.

In their stead, the Colts signed Arden Key, Michael Clemons, Akeem Davis-Gaither and Juanyeh Thomas. Ballard also traded for defensive tackle Coby Wooden. The Colts really did well in the draft, even without a first-round pick, but selecting linebacker CJ Allen and safety AJ Haulcy in the second and third rounds. Both are expected to start in Week 1, with Allen wearing the green dot as Indianapolis' defensive play-caller.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone

Grade: F

How exactly did the Jacksonville Jaguars improve this offseason?

Travis Hunter is expected to be healthy, but he was already on the roster. Aside from the signing of Chris Rodriguez Jr. to get a more physical runner in the offense, the Jaguars did little-to-nothing when trying to improve upon last season. Otherwise, Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd are significant losses.

To be fair, Jacksonville played as well as team toward the end of the 2025 regular season. They couldn't close in the postseason, though.

April's draft class was panned based on the Jaguars' inability to accurately assess value in regards to certain prospects.

"I did not like what Jacksonville did at all," one NFL executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando. "Their picks reflect numbers—workouts, pro days, that kind of stuff—more than the film. 'We are going to be smarter than everybody else.' It was a traits draft for them."

Another said: "The GM's bravado is outsized for their accomplishments, and the world loves to punish that. But it's paradoxical that it's the analytics community, which has now rallied around the public consensus board as being right, that is the one that wants to punish him."

Kansas City Chiefs

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III

Grade: C+

The Kansas City Chiefs' decision to immediately sign running back Kenneth Walker III at the onset of free agency signals a shift away from the team's overreliance on Patrick Mahomes, particularly after the quarterback suffered a torn ACL to end his 2025 campaign.

Walker and fifth-round rookie Emmett Johnson can change the Chiefs' offensive approach, with a heavier emphasis on the run game. Kansas City should snap its eight-season streak without a 1,000-yard rusher.

Conversely, the Chiefs' approach at cornerback is counterintuitive. The team traded a former first-team All-Pro in Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a first-round pick, then used its earlier first-round pick, plus a trade-up, to select the incoming class' best corner, Mansoor Delane.

Kansas City's second-round selection of R Mason Thomas could produce a greater impact by providing much-needed juice to the defense's pass rush.

Las Vegas Raiders

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Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza

Grade: A

The Las Vegas Raiders organization finally appears to be on the right track. The team simply needed to "earn" the draft's No. 1 overall pick.

Fernando Mendoza was a legitimate top pick, with the requisite size and arm talent coupled with uncanny poise and toughness to elevate a program. Even so, the Raiders still made sure to bring in Kirk Cousins, who will serve as a veteran mentor and bridge until Mendoza is prepared to start.

Mendoza's addition by itself would be good enough to earn high marks. The team also brought in Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum to anchor the offense and help in the rookie quarterback's development.

The additions of Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker will improve Las Vegas' defensive front seven. Oh, the Raiders somehow kept Maxx Crosby after trading him to the Baltimore Ravens. A team can't complain about retaining a NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Los Angeles Chargers

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Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz

Grade: B

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered through awful injury luck during the 2025 campaign, specifically along their offensive line. The team's front office decided that won't happen again.

The Chargers' front five will naturally improve with both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt returning from last year's season-ending injuries. From there, the organization signed veteran center Tyler Biadasz and drafted four more blockers.

Jake Slaughter, whom the Chargers selected in the second round, is expected to compete for a starting guard spot.

The other side of the ball shouldn't be completely overlooked, because the organization's first-round pick, Akheem Mesidor, will provide immediate pass-rush help after Odafe Oweh departed in free agency to join the Washington Commanders.

Los Angeles Rams

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Grade: B

The Los Angeles Rams took a fascinating approach to this year's offseason, though some may argue it was conflicting for a team that finds itself in an abbreviated Super Bowl window.

A trade for Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs was a no-brainer. The Rams acquired an All-Pro-caliber cornerback, who's still 25, for a late first-round pick. In doing so, the team massively improved its weakest position group, while also adding Jaylen Watson in free agency.

However, Los Angeles used its other first-round selection acquired from the Atlanta Falcons to select quarterback Ty Simpson.

Cleary, the Rams expect to win now. Simpson's addition doesn't help reach that goal. Although, the team also understands the league's reigning MVP, Matthew Stafford, is 38 years old, comes with a significant injury history and retirement is not far from his mind.

Essentially, the Rams split the difference by massively upgrading its secondary, while also preparing for the inevitable at the game's most important position.

Miami Dolphins

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Grade: D

The Miami Dolphins collected a lot of talent this offseason. Though the team is still considered the league's least talented group on paper. That's the situation Miami's new brass faced.

General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley were forced to remake the team's roster and reshape it in their image. A huge amount of turnover occurred.

Malik Willis' signing became the organization's biggest move. He will now have a chance to prove himself as a legitimate starting quarterback. If not, the Dolphins could realistically move off his contract next offseason.

To fully understand Miami's approach, Willis was Miami's only free-agent acquisition to sign a contract longer than one year, even through 22 more inked deals.

The Dolphins then added a league-high 13-player draft class to expedite this transitional phase. Though Miami made the offseason's biggest blunder when the class' No. 1 overall prospect, Caleb Downs, fell into the team's proverbial lap only to hand a talent with All-Pro potential to the Dallas Cowboys.

The odds are stacked against Miami. A year where some of the team's young talent establishes a foundation for future seasons should be the primary goal this fall.

Minnesota Vikings

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Grade: D

The Minnesota Vikings are still reeling from last offseason's Sam Darnold decision. While Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are now reigning Super Bowl champions, the Vikings aren't settled at quarterback.

Minnesota did sign Kyler Murray this offseason in hopes of head coach Kevin O'Connell being able to unlock the best version of the 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick. JJ McCarthy remains on the roster, though questions about whether he can be an NFL starting quarterback now dominate the conversation.

The Vikings have the offensive pieces in place to succeed at a high level, as long as one of these quarterbacks perform to expected levels.

Defensively, coordinator Brian Flores will continue to have this group flying around and creating havoc. However, the organization made rather suspect decision to draft defensive tackle Caleb Banks with its first-round pick. Banks presents huge upside, but he also has a history of foot injuries, which doesn't bode well for a massive person. His selection should be viewed as a major risk.

Minnesota's general manager-less front office also cut defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, then traded Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles.

New England Patriots

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New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf

Grade: C

The New England Patriots overachieved last season and made it all the way to Super Bowl LX. The Patriots have yet to do anything to significantly improve upon the unexpected run.

Wide receiver was the primary concern heading into the offseason. Alec Pierce re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts before the Patriots had a real chance to make a run at the game's top vertical threat. Instead, the organization settled on Romeo Doubs. Though AJ Brown remains in play for a potential trade once his contract becomes more manageable for the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1.

Alijah Vera-Tucker did sign as the Patriots' top free agent. He'll slot at left guard, which will allow Jared Wilson at his more natural position, center.

Defensively, K'Lavon Chaisson left in free agency after an outstanding postseason performance. New England responded by signing Dre'Mont Jones. The two have two very different skill sets, though, which is likely why New England drafted Gabe Jacas in this year's second second round. Finally, Kevin Byard gives the Patriots a true veteran ballhawk at free safety.

New Orleans Saints

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New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson

Grade: B

The New Orleans Saints had the luxury of entering this season with the notion they're finally on track. Tyler Shough showed enough last year for the franchise to build around the second-round quarterback, which changed the entire dynamic of this offseason.

Instead of still trying to figure out of what to do behind center, the Saints could concentrate on placing talent around Shough.

In free agency, the organization immediately signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. The 2021 first-round pick has posted three 1,000-yard campaigns in his first four seasons. New Orleans also upgraded at left guard by bringing in David Edwards.

As part of the draft class, Jordyn Tyson became the Saints' top pick. Tyson was the class' top wide receiver prospect, but concerns existed over his extensive injury history. If Tyson remains on the field, Shough will throw to an excellent duo in the rookie and Chris Olave.

New York Giants

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Grade: B+

John Harbaugh's hire alone makes the New York Giants better. General manager Joe Schoen and the front office improved the roster, too.

The Ravens-ification of the Giants' personnel was in full effect, as evidenced by the signings of tight end Isaiah Likely, fullback Patrick Ricard, guard Daniel Faalele, safety Ar'Darius Washington and punter Jordan Stout. It's a solid approach to help in the transition.

Likely provides more than a familiar face, though. The move tight end can quickly become Jaxson Dart's security blanket in the passing game. Malik Nabers will be back from last season's torn ACL, but Likely gives the Giants offense another credible mismatch-creator.

With a pair of top-10 draft picks thanks to the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Giants stood pat and landed Arvell Reese to prove more flexibility among the team's defensive front. Francis Mauigoa, who was taken five slots later, adds a level of physicality not previously seen among New York's offensive line. The organization also improved its overall talent level at cornerback and wide receiver with the Day 2 selections of Colton Hood and Malachi Fields.

New York Jets

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New York Jets rookie pass-rusher David Bailey

Grade: A

The New York Jets have the same problem today as they did a year ago, though the situation is vastly improved around the quarterback position.

A massive influx of talent entered the Jets roster this offseason, to the point where the team can compete with almost anyone if Geno Smith doesn't experience another meltdown, as he did last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Setting quarterback aside, New York overhauled last year's 25th-ranked defense to give the team an identity. Demario Davis, T'Vondre Sweat, Joseph Ossai, Kingsley Enagbare, Nashon Wright, Dane Belton and Minkah Fitzpatrick were added either through free agency or trade.

During the draft, the team selected the class' best pure pass-rusher, David Bailey, and its most competitive cornerback in DeAngelo Ponds.

On the other side of the ball, general manager Darren Mougey should have made life easier on Smith after adding the class' top tight end, Kenyon Sadiq, and an outstanding YAC creator in wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.

All of the pieces aren't in place, but the Jets are clearly better than they were when the offseason began.

Philadelphia Eagles

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Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon

Grade: C+

The biggest move of the Philadelphia Eagles' offseason remains to be seen. AJ Brown is expected to be traded once his contract becomes more feasible to do so. Otherwise, the Eagles have held serve throughout the last few months.

Edge-rusher Jaelan Phillips, linebacker Nakobe Dean and safety Reed Blankenship left in free agency. Cornerback Riq Woolen, edge-rusher Arnold Ebiketie and wide receiver Hollywood Brown signed.

General manager Howie Roseman still had a moment of genius when he traded up in this year's first round to snipe wide receiver Makai Lemon from the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the Eagles a talented trio of targets for Jalen Hurts even if/when Brown is dealt.

Eli Stowers' addition in this year's second round paves the way for veteran Dallas Goedert's eventual departure as well. The same can be said of third-round rookie Markell Bell once All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is finally ready to retire.

The impact of these moves may not be felt immediately, but the Eagles continue to replenish a talented roster and keep the team among the NFC's best.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor

Grade: C+

Eventually, the Pittsburgh Steelers organization will realize its biggest issue remains at quarterback and eventually addresses the position with some type of long-term answer. Until then, the franchise remains stuck in a cycle of mediocrity.

As the Steelers continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers' 2026 decision, the team continues to improve its surrounding cast.

Michael Pittman Jr.'s addition for a swap of late-round draft picks gives Pittsburgh's offense a legitimate second wide receiver. The Steelers then traded up in this year's second round to draft Germie Bernard, whose skill sets complements both Pittman's and DK Metcalf's quite well.

Pittsburgh did experience a major blunder by calling its intended first-round target, Makai Lemon, before the Steelers were officially on the clock. Instead, the team was forced to settle for Max Iheanachor, who will help at offensive tackle since Broderick Jones experienced a setback with his previous neck injury.

General manager Omar Khan did upgrade the Steelers' defensive backfield with the additions of Jamel Dean and Jaquan Brisker to work alongside Joey Porter Jr. and DeShon Elliott, respectively.

Pittsburgh continues to operate how the franchise has always operated. The Steelers will remain competitive as a result. However, they didn't make the type of changes the roster desperately needs.

San Francisco 49ers

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San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling

Grade: C+

The San Francisco 49ers will be better just by having Fred Warner and Nick Bosa on the field again. As a whole, the Niners were ravaged by injuries. Even so, the team still had plenty of work to do this offseason, particularly at wide receiver and among its pass rush.

San Francisco signed future Hall of Famer Mike Evans to give Kyle Shanahan a big vertical/red-zone target that he's never really had in San Francisco. De'Zhaun Stribling also joined the squad as the 49ers' top draft pick. The rookie's athletic profile and willingness to do the dirty work upgrade the position group. Veteran Christian Kirk still has a little bit of juice after inking a free-agent deal.

Along the defensive front, general manager John Lynch traded for Osa Odighizuwa to give the unit some interior burst and disruptiveness. The team also drafted Romello Height in this year's third round to serve as a pass-rush specialist in sub-packages.

Shanahan always finds a way, but his life would be so much easier if the Niners roster could remain intact throughout the majority of a campaign.

Seattle Seahawks

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Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price

Grade: C-

As expected, the Seattle Seahawks experienced attrition this offseason, which nearly all Super Bowl winners tend to do.

Kenneth Walker III, Boye Maye, Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant left for greener pastures. The Seahawks were able to immediately replace three of the four with the team's initial three draft picks.

Jadarian Price immediately steps in as Seattle's RB1 after being this year's 32nd overall pick. With Zach Charbonnet's continued recovery from a postseason ACL tear, Price will be featured more with the Seahawks than he was at Notre Dame.

Second-rounder Bud Clark was the class' top ballhawk, which should be a nice addition at safety. The third-round selection of Julian Neal adds a bigger, more physical corner with Woolen gone.

Seattle's biggest loss occurred within its coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak left to become the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. Incoming coordinator, Brian Fleury, will be calling plays for the first time.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie pass-rusher Rueben Bain Jr.

Grade: B

Those within the walls of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' facility must know they're barely holding on and the 2026 campaign should be viewed as a make-or-break season.

The team didn't make the postseason for the first time since Todd Bowles became head coach. Even with the previous three division titles, the team is almost perfectly mediocre with a 35-33 record over the last four years. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is on the last year of his current contract. This team needs to win now or possibly enter a rebuild.

Mike Evans already left after 12 years with the franchise. Even so, the Bucs' concentration came on the defensive side of the ball. They're now bigger and more physical after the additions of veteran defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson and first-round edge Rueben Bain Jr., who was the one of the class' best overall picks.

Bain joins YaYa Diaby and veteran free agent Al-Quadin Muhammad to muster one-on-one wins off the edge.

Alex Anzalone and second-round rookie Josiah Trotter will help offset the loss of Lavonte David, who retired this offseason.

Tennessee Titans

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Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate

Grade: B

Robert Saleh is a defensive-minded coach, and the Tennessee Titans went hard after that side of the ball to reflect their head coach's vision.

Tennessee spent big by bringing in free agents John Franklin-Myers, Alontae Taylor, Cordale Flott, Jake Martin, Jordan Elliott and Joshua Williams. Those six signings combine for $191 million in total contractual worth. The Titans then added defensive lineman Keldric Faulk and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with their second first-round pick and second-round selection, respectively.

At the same time, pieces needed to be placed around second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Wan'Dale Robinson was the organization's biggest free-agent signing before using this year's fourth overall draft pick on fellow wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tight end Daniel Bellinger will also create some personnel flexibility within Brian Daboll's offensive scheme.

To be honest, the Titans' new uniforms were the biggest upgrade made by any NFL franchise this offseason.

Washington Commanders

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Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles

Grade: B

The Washington Commanders took a massive step backward in 2025 after making the NFC Championship Game during the previous season. Jayden Daniels' injuries certainly played a large role. The defense dropped off dramatically, too.

In 2024, Washington's D ranked among the top half of the league. A season later, the Commanders finished dead last in total defense.

The organization signed Odafe Oweh and K'Lavon Chaisson to ensure the team can generate a pass rush off the edges, then drafted Joshua Josephs in this year's fifth round to help even more. Defensive lineman Tim Settle will also make the Commanders more stout at the point of attack.

Linebacker is now far more physical and athletic after Leo Chenal's free-agent signing and Sonny Styles' acquisition with this year's seventh overall draft pick.

Finally, Nick Cross and Amik Robertson joined the Commanders' ranks to upgrade strong safety and nickel corner, respectively.