Every NFL Team's Most Improved Player
Building a successful NFL roster is all about the growth of the players. Whether teams prefer to build through the draft or through trades and free agency, developing players is quite often more important than acquiring them.
Teams can have a plethora of draft picks with which to build a foundation. But if the players never improve, those selections aren't likely to make an impact.
With the 2019 season now in its second half, it's a great time to examine the most improved players of the year. We'll highlight one contributor from each team who has made a significant jump in performance, looking at backups who have become solid starters and starters who have developed into All-Pro-caliber players.
Rookies won't be considered here since they're generally expected to show a certain level of growth during their inaugural seasons.
Arizona Cardinals: WR Christian Kirk
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The Arizona Cardinals appear to have themselves a legitimate franchise quarterback in Kyler Murray. At the very least, the reigning Heisman winner is a vast improvement over what Arizona trotted out at the position last year.
One player who has benefited greatly is wide receiver Christian Kirk. He produced 590 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 12 games last season. He has 467 yards and three scores in seven this year.
Kirk's improvement isn't all about having a superior quarterback, though. He's showing the sort of growth in his routes and awareness that teams hope to see in their second-year receivers. He's developing into a No. 1-type option for the Cardinals and should continue to blossom alongside Murray for the foreseeable future.
Atlanta Falcons: TE Austin Hooper
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper suffered a knee injury in Week 10. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, he is set to undergo an MRI and may be forced to miss some playing time. But even if he doesn't play another game this season, one could still argue he had a better campaign than he did last year.
And Hooper was a Pro Bowler in 2018.
That is a testament to just how dominant he has been this season. After catching 71 passes for 660 yards and four scores a year ago, he has 608 yards and six touchdowns on 56 receptions in 2019. Hooper has been more dangerous as a downfield pass-catcher, and he's on the cusp of entering elite tight end territory.
If he doesn't miss an extended amount of time, he should still be able to challenge for the coveted 1,000-yard mark in 2019.
Baltimore Ravens: QB Lamar Jackson
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was good as a rookie once he took over the starting job. He helped the Ravens go on a run over the second half of the season and propelled them to an AFC North title.
This year, however, Jackson is a legitimate MVP candidate.
"When you look at the way Jackson is playing, what he means to his team, the success his team is having with him as its centerpiece ... you just can't have the conversation without him right now," ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote. "And it's absolutely possible he'll be the guy with the trophy when the season is over."
Jackson has shown remarkable growth as a passer this season, but the elusiveness and speed he flashed in Year 1 haven't gone anywhere. Jackson doesn't just break ankles when he scrambles; he breaks defenses.
Through nine games, Jackson has 2,036 passing yards, 702 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills: DT Jordan Phillips
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The Buffalo Bills sit at 6-3 thanks in large part to the strong play of their defense. That defense has been a nightmare for opposing signal-callers, and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips is a big reason why.
Now in his fifth NFL season—his second with Buffalo—Phillips has become more than just a situational run-stuffer. The Oklahoma product has been collapsing the pocket from the interior, often making it impossible for quarterbacks to step up and avoid edge pressure.
Phillips has also gotten home himself when rushing the quarterback. He already has six sacks on the season. His previous career high was two.
What's particularly impressive is that Phillips has been a consistent difference-maker despite not being a full-time starter. Though he's appeared in all nine games, he has just two starts in 2019.
Carolina Panthers: QB Kyle Allen
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The Carolina Panthers have a difficult decision looming with quarterback Cam Newton, who was recently placed on injured reserve. That decision is made more difficult due to the emergence of second-year quarterback Kyle Allen.
Though a healthy Newton is still a must-start for Carolina, Allen has developed into a signal-caller worth starting if Newton cannot return to his pre-injury form. He flashed his potential in one start last season, but he's really taken off in 2019.
In seven games, Allen has passed for 1,598 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. More importantly, he has rarely appeared overwhelmed by what opposing defenses show him. He's gone 5-2 as a starter this season and has played far better than the stopgap he was expected to be when Newton first went out after Week 2.
Chicago Bears: DT Nick Williams
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While the offense has been inconsistent for the Chicago Bears, the defense has remained a dangerous unit. It's not just star players such as Khalil Mack and Kyle Fuller making it tick, either. Role players like defensive tackle Nick Williams are starting to shine.
Prior to 2019, Williams had never made an NFL start or logged more than nine tackles in a season. He was out of football in 2017, and that provided him with plenty of motivation.
"Playing for an organization like the Bears, you just want to do a great job," he said, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. "Two years ago, I was on the street."
This year, Williams has been a dominant presence on the interior for Chicago. He has 24 tackles and six sacks in nine games—more production than the rest of his pro career combined. Don't expect him to be out of the league again anytime soon.
Cincinnati Bengals: WR Auden Tate
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Not a lot has gone right for the Cincinnati Bengals this season. The development of second-year wideout Auden Tate is the rare exception.
A seventh-round pick out of Florida State in 2018, Tate saw few opportunities as a rookie. He appeared in seven games and finished with just four receptions and 35 yards. This year, however, injuries to A.J. Green and John Ross opened the door, and he has delivered.
Through eight games and seven starts, Tate has caught 30 balls for 427 yards and a touchdown. The 6'5", 228-pound pass-catcher routinely makes difficult contested catches and should be a consistent possession receiver for Cincinnati moving forward.
Cleveland Browns: RB Nick Chubb
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As a rookie, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was good. He rushed for 996 yards and eight touchdowns despite only making nine starts.
This year, though, Chubb has been truly special.
Through nine games, he has already amassed 919 rushing yards, 166 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He blends a rare combination of strength and ability that allows him to bowl over defenders and weave through traffic like an Indy driver.
Chubb also has the sort of breakaway speed that makes long runs—he had an 88-yarder against Baltimore—seem possible at any moment. There's a very real chance he goes from promising rookie to league rushing champ in the course of a year.
Dallas Cowboys: WR Michael Gallup
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Though consistency has been a bit of an issue, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has shown a lot of growth as a passer in 2019. He's five touchdowns shy of his career high (23) and is averaging a career-best 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
The addition of wideout Randall Cobb has played a role in Prescott's improvement, but the development of Michael Gallup has been even more important.
A third-round pick out of Colorado State in 2018, Gallup showed flashes as a rookie. He appeared in all 16 games and finished with 507 yards and two touchdowns. This year, however, he's gone beyond promise and has emerged as a legitimate No. 2 option behind Amari Cooper.
Gallup is becoming a consistent route-runner and a player Prescott can trust. That's why he has already eclipsed his rookie numbers—he has 530 yards and three touchdowns—in just seven games played.
Denver Broncos: WR Courtland Sutton
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Gallup isn't the only second-year receiver turning heads this season. Courtland Sutton is doing the same for the Denver Broncos, and his growth may be why Denver was comfortable parting with Emmanuel Sanders before the trade deadline.
Sutton had 42 receptions for 704 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. He already has 44 catches for 692 yards and four scores as a sophomore.
It's not just about raw numbers for Sutton, though. The former Southern Methodist star is showing the sort of veteran savvy teams want in a future No. 1 receiver.
"One of the more impressive parts about Sutton’s maturation this year is his ability to draw penalties," Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post wrote. "He drew only one flag in the first six games, but has drawn seven penalties in the last three games (one declined) for a total of 68 yards."
Sutton is on pace to easily surpass the 1,000-yard mark this season and be Denver's go-to receiver for years to come.
Detroit Lions: WR Kenny Golladay
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Kenny Golladay had his Year 2 jump in 2018, going from 477 yards and three scores as a rookie to 1,063 yards and five touchdowns. Now, he appears to be making the leap from underrated starter to legitimate Pro Bowl talent.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to trust Golladay as much as any pass-catcher on the team, and for good reason. With an uncanny ability to generate separation and attack the ball in the air, Golladay is as dependable as they come, especially in scoring situations.
Through nine games, Golladay has already racked up 697 yards and eight touchdowns on 38 receptions. His 18.3 yards per reception are a career best, and he is a big reason Detroit is capable of cashing in from virtually any distance.
Green Bay Packers: OLB Preston Smith
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The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Preston Smith in free agency, hoping to make him a cornerstone of the new-look pass rush. The 2015 second-round pick has not disappointed.
While Smith flashed plenty of promise during his four seasons with the Washington Redskins—he had 24.5 sacks—he's become a borderline elite pass-rusher under the direction of defensive coordinator Mike Pettine.
Smith has 10 sacks in 10 games, putting him on par with top-end pass-rushers such as Myles Garrett (10 sacks), T.J. Watt (9.5) and Joey Bosa (8.5).
Pettine's aggressive scheme is providing Smith with the opportunities he needs to be productive, but Smith is the one capitalizing and showing he can be one of the league's most dangerous sack artists.
Houston Texans: QB Deshaun Watson
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson arrived as a high-end quarterback in 2018. He was impressive as a rookie the year before, but a torn ACL ended his season after only seven games, including six starts.
Watson finished the 2018 season with 4,165 passing yards and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 551 yards and five more scores. He made the Pro Bowl as a result. This year, though, Watson has made the jump to become an MVP candidate.
It's not just the jaw-dropping escape acts and the pinpoint accuracy that have Watson in the conversation. The former Clemson star is seeing the field better than ever and has shown improvement in his pocket awareness.
Though Watson is still on pace to be sacked 44 times this season, that's a vast improvement over the 62 he took last season. Upgrades along the offensive line are partially responsible—the trade for Laremy Tunsil chief among them—but Watson is also doing a better job avoiding pressure and getting the ball out on time.
As a result, he has been able to carve up opposing defenses to the tune of 2,432 passing yards and 18 touchdowns with just five interceptions. He's also added 279 rushing yards and five scores to the mix.
Indianapolis Colts: QB Jacoby Brissett
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While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett might not be an MVP candidate, he's been a remarkably steady presence when healthy. The Colts are 5-2 in games Brissett has been able to finish. The former New England Patriots understudy has passed for 1,649 yards and 14 touchdowns with just three interceptions.
Brissett has also been better at pushing the ball downfield than he was as the Colts' starter in 2017. His average per attempt is up to 7.0 yards from 6.6 that season. Unsurprisingly, the Indianapolis offense has been more productive as a result.
Of course, Brissett has a far better supporting cast than he did two years ago. Guys like Quenton Nelson and Eric Ebron are helping him remain upright and get the ball out quickly.
Brissett has been the one to take advantage, though, and he's playing like he could be Indianapolis' long-term answer at the quarterback position.
Jacksonville Jaguars: WR DJ Chark Jr.
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The pending return of Nick Foles to the starting lineup may be putting an end to Minshew Mania, but Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew II captured the attention of the football world during his time under center. A big reason for that was the emergence of second-year receiver DJ Chark Jr.
Chark only showed glimpses of his potential as a rookie—due in part, perhaps, to the shaky play of Blake Bortles. Despite appearing in 11 games, he caught just 14 passes for 174 yards in 2018.
This year, however, Chark has emerged as a true No. 1 wideout and Jacksonville's go-to receiver. His physical talent is on display weekly, but he also has a better understanding of how to separate from opposing defenders. Through nine games, he has caught 43 passes for 692 yards and six touchdowns.
Minshew showed plenty of faith in Chark during his turn at the helm. We'll now see if Foles displays the same level of trust.
Kansas City Chiefs: CB Charvarius Ward
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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward flashed some impressive play down the stretch as a rookie last season when he started the final two games of the season. This year, Ward has started all 10 games.
While he is not an elite cover corner, he's rewarded the Chiefs for putting faith in his abilities.
"He has picked up where he left off last season and seems to have even improved, which has allowed [defensive coordinator Steve] Spagnuolo to leave him on an island against most receivers and trust that he'll get the job done," The Athletic's Seth Keysor wrote.
With good length (6'1"), 4.43-second 40-yard dash speed and solid press technique, Ward has shown the ability to hang with a variety of receivers this season. He has 53 tackles, six passes defended, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
Los Angeles Chargers: WR Mike Williams
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The Los Angeles Chargers drafted former Clemson wideout Mike Williams in the first round back in 2017, hoping he could become the next No. 1 target for Philip Rivers. Though Keenan Allen still currently holds that role, Williams has taken some big steps in the right direction this season.
Williams made a big jump in Year 2, becoming one of Los Angeles' best red-zone threats. He finished his sophomore campaign with 43 catches for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns. This year, he has been a bigger downfield threat and a more consistent receiver.
Capable of making contested grabs in traffic and burning defenders after the catch, Williams is averaging an impressive 18.9 yards per reception. He's also shown the ability to make some incredible grabs near the sideline, which makes him a reliable target in crucial down-and-distance situations.
Williams already has 31 receptions for 585 yards this season. Now he just needs to find the end zone with the consistency he flashed a year ago.
Los Angeles Rams: WR Cooper Kupp
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Los Angles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp might be the most improved receiver in all of football. Not only did he return from last year's torn ACL as good as before, but he's also been even better, emerging as one of the most dangerous pass-catchers in the NFL.
Kupp is proving this season that he's more than just a shifty complementary receiver. Though Brandin Cooks and Robert Woods haven't gone anywhere—the former has missed time with a concussion—Kupp has been the team's most consistent option and Jared Goff's favorite target.
Through nine games, Kupp has already hauled in 58 passes for 792 yards and five touchdowns. He leads Los Angeles in every receiving category except yards per catch and should be a frontrunner for Comeback Player of the Year.
Miami Dolphins: DE Taco Charlton
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Though the Miami Dolphins have spent much of 2019 jettisoning players for future draft picks, they did make one key acquisition early in the season. Miami claimed defensive end Taco Charlton off waivers from the Cowboys, and the 2017 first-round pick is starting to become a consistent piece of Miami's defense.
While Charlton struggled to get on the field with Dallas, he's worked his way into a prominent role with Miami.
"I try to do my work and do my best to work my butt off at practice so I can play that many plays..." Charlton said, per Alain Poupart of the team's official website.
After making just seven starts in his two-plus years with the Cowboys, Charlton has already started five for the Dolphins. He has appeared in seven games and has amassed a career-best four sacks to go with 18 tackles and a forced fumble.
Minnesota Vikings: RB Dalvin Cook
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For NFL players, the best ability is often availability.
That was an issue for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook during his first two pro seasons. Injuries limited him to 15 games during that span—notably, a torn ACL robbed him of 12 games in his rookie year.
Now healthy and at 100 percent, Cook has emerged as one of the league's best offensive weapons. Capable of doing damage in both the run and pass games, he can make defenders miss and bust through arm tackles with equal efficacy.
Just 10 games into the 2019 season, Cook is a mere nine rushing yards shy of the 1,000-yard mark. He also has 40 receptions for 424 yards and 10 total touchdowns.
New England Patriots: LB Jamie Collins
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Three years ago, the New England Patriots traded Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins to the Browns for a third-round pick. According to former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi, per Nick O'Malley of MassLive.com, his tendency to freelance on defense may have played a role in the move.
After two-plus mostly forgettable seasons in Cleveland, Collins is back with the Patriots, and he's playing as well as he ever has. He isn't just doing his job for head coach Bill Belichick; he's become a reliable leader on the defense.
Collins is also making the impact plays that came few and far between with the Browns. He already has six sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown in 2019. His sack and interception totals are both career highs.
New Orleans Saints: QB Teddy Bridgewater
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The New Orleans Saints didn't just survive without starting quarterback Drew Brees. They went a perfect 5-0 without him. This is a testament to the growth Teddy Bridgewater has shown since the end of last season.
Bridgewater got a few opportunities during his first year with the Saints, including a late-season start. However, his performances left a lot to be desired. That's understandable since he hadn't started a game after tearing his ACL during the 2016 offseason.
Still, it was disappointing to see Bridgewater go just 14-of-22 for 118 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the 2018 regular-season finale. Despite spending the entire campaign in New Orleans, he had little chemistry with the Saints offense and appeared overwhelmed by the rival Panthers.
This year, however, things have been completely different.
Bridgewater was poised, comfortable and effective while leading the Saints on a five-game winning streak. Before handing the job back to Brees, he passed for 1,370 yards with nine touchdowns and just two interceptions.
While Bridgewater may not ultimately be Brees' successor in New Orleans, he'll likely be starting somewhere in 2020.
New York Giants: S Jabrill Peppers
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In his two seasons with the Browns, safety Jabrill Peppers never quite lived up to his status as the 25th overall selection in the 2017 draft. Now that he's with the New York Giants, however, he is changing the perception that surrounds him.
Though consistency in coverage is still an issue, Peppers has been downright electric. Fast and physical, he has been a terrific addition to the back end of the defense. He already has an interception, three forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown to go with 71 tackles, eight shy of his career high.
Then-defensive coordinator Gregg Williams may bear some of the blame for Peppers' unimpressive production in Cleveland, as he often placed the safety deep as his angel defender, nullifying his ability to pursue and tackle.
Now playing a more traditional safety role, Peppers is thriving in New York.
New York Jets: OLB Jordan Jenkins
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As a team, the New York Jets have struggled to provide a consistent pass rush—just one of the reasons they are sitting at 2-7. They have just 19 sacks on the season, three more than the number of touchdown passes they've allowed.
The one consistent piece of the pass-rushing equation has been linebacker Jordan Jenkins. The fourth-year man out of Georgia started to shine as an edge-defender last season, finishing with seven sacks in 16 games. He's been even more effective off the edge this year, consistently bringing pressure and hitting home more frequently than he did a year ago.
In seven games, Jenkins has produced five sacks, including two in the Week 10 win against the Giants. If he remains healthy, he should finish the season with double-digit sacks for the first time in his career.
Oakland Raiders: OT Kolton Miller
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Don't look now, but the Oakland Raiders are 5-4 and realistic contenders for the AFC West crown. This is due in large part to a big and physical offensive line, anchored on the left side by second-year tackle Kolton Miller.
The UCLA product was drafted 15th overall in 2018. While he won the starting left tackle job over veteran Donald Penn, Miller had his fair share of rookie missteps. During an early-season loss to the Chargers, for example, he allowed Derek Carr to be sacked three times.
Miller has only allowed three sacks total in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus. He has also been responsible for a mere three penalties in nine games, and he's quickly emerging as one of the most important players on perhaps the league's most interesting young team.
Philadelphia Eagles: LB Nate Gerry
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During his first two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, linebacker Nate Gerry was largely a defensive afterthought. He made just three starts and totaled 24 tackles during that span. This year, however, Gerry has emerged as a key defender and one of Philadelphia's most versatile stoppers.
"I've been thrown into three or four different positions this year so far," he said in October, per Brandon Green of KDLT Sports.
Gerry has appeared in all nine games this season and has started the past five. He's already racked up 33 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
More than just a serviceable starter, he's becoming a Philadelphia star.
Pittsburgh Steelers: S Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was a tremendous player for the Dolphins during his rookie season in 2018. He finished with 80 tackles, two interceptions and a defensive touchdown. After the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for him in mid-September, however, Fitzpatrick has become a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.
In just seven games with the Steelers, Fitzpatrick has racked up 34 tackles, five interceptions, a forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns.
According to ESPN's Brooke Pryor, Fitzpatrick is the first Steelers defender to score in back-to-back weeks since Sam Washington did it in 1984.
It would be a shock if Fitzpatrick doesn't earn All-Pro honors. He's becoming the kind of defender who can wreck games all by himself.
San Francisco 49ers: DE Arik Armstead
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It's been quite a journey for San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead. He struggled to get on the field as a rookie in 2015, making just one start and logging only 19 tackles in 33 percent of the team's snaps. Injuries limited him to just 14 games, including 10 starts, over his next two seasons. He finally played (and started) 16 games in 2018 and performed like a quality edge-setting end with some pass-rush ability.
As part of San Francisco's pass-rush rotation this year, though, Armstead has been remarkable. Though he's usually overshadowed by star rookie Nick Bosa, Armstead is proving himself capable as a rusher off the edge. He's amassed seven sacks in nine games and has ensured that the 49ers don't suffer when Bosa and offseason acquisition Dee Ford come off the field.
The 49ers picked Armstead 17th overall 2015. After four years and several setbacks, the former Oregon star is finally playing like a first-round talent.
Seattle Seahawks: TE Will Dissly
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Seahawks tight end Will Dissly went on injured reserve in mid-October. However, the Seahawks have to be impressed with the growth Dissly showed during his six games this season.
He caught 23 passes for 262 yards and four touchdowns, playing like the deep-threat tight end that is en vogue in today's NFL. Fast and agile enough to separate from sticky cover corners, Dissly can be Seattle's version of Travis Kelce or George Kittle once he's healthy.
The good news is that Dissly could be back from his torn Achilles in time for training camp, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
"He had a minimally invasive procedure that worked about perfectly, and he'll come back a good couple months before he would have got back otherwise," Carroll said on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM (via Brent Stecker of 710 ESPN Seattle).
Showcasing some durability will be the next step for Dissly, who has been limited to 10 games in his first two seasons.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OLB Shaquil Barrett
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a couple of candidates for most-improved player. Wideout Chris Godwin has emerged as one of the league's top young receivers, while Ronald Jones II is finally playing like a starting running back.
No player, however, has shown as much improvement as pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett. An undrafted free agent signed by the Broncos in 2014, Barrett produced 14 sacks in his first four seasons. Nine games into his Buccaneers tenure, he already has 11.5 sacks—tied for most in the NFL with Chandler Jones.
While Barrett has been a perfect fit for Todd Bowles' defensive scheme, his improvement this year is about more than just that pairing. Barrett has been nothing short of incredible on a near weekly basis, and he's making the type of impact plays that should get him Defensive Player of the Year consideration.
In addition to his impressive sack total, Barrett has 31 tackles, an interception and four forced fumbles.
Tennessee Titans: QB Ryan Tannehill
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The Tennessee Titans have won three of their last four games, and the switch to quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been a big reason why. In six games, including four starts, Tannehill has completed 97 of his 136 passes for 1,161 yards with eight touchdowns against four interceptions. More importantly, he's shown a command of the offense and an ability to push the ball downfield—which Marcus Mariota lacked.
Tannehill's performance this season has been markedly better than what he put on film with the Dolphins. Both his completion percentage (71.3) and passer rating (104.4) are career highs, and by significant margins. In Miami, Tannehill never completed more than 67.1 percent of his passes and never posted a rating above 93.5.
While the Dolphins moved on from Tannehill as part of their rebuilding strategy, the former Texas A&M standout could be playing his way into a long-term role with the Titans. Though it isn't fair to say Tannehill outdueled Patrick Mahomes in Week 10, he did help deliver the biggest win of Tennessee's season.
Washington Redskins: DE Matt Ioannidis
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Washington Redskins defensive end Matt Ioannidis had a bit of a breakout year in 2018, finishing with 31 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 14 games. This year, Ioannidis has become an even more impactful member of the defense.
Through nine games, Ioannidis has 44 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He's also emerged as perhaps the team's most consistent front-line defender.
"He's always willing to work. He admits his wrongs and his faults and corrects them and learns from them," safety Landon Collins said, via the team's official website. "When you see that in a player, you're gonna get a lot of great things from him, you're gonna get a lot of building, you're gonna get a lot of consistency from him."
More than just a consistent contributor, Ioannidis is becoming a defensive leader, and the 25-year-old should be one of Washington's top young building blocks as the Redskins continue their rebuild.
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