Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

Arizona is caught in between, rebuilding in one of the league's toughest divisions. They were able to replace wide receiver Hollywood Brown with rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and shore up the offensive line with new right tackle Jonah Williams. Still, the supporting cast for Kyler Murray remains weak overall. The defense addressed its needs by spending big up front on Bilal Nichols, Justin Jones, and first-round pick Darius Robinson, while also adding Sean Murphy-Bunting and multiple early draft picks on the backend. It's a nice start, but the Cardinals have a long way to go to regain relevance.

No team had a more active offseason than the Falcons, spending big on Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney, Matthew Judon, and Justin Simmons. With a talented core that includes recent draft picks Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson, those moves make Atlanta a force to be reckoned with under new head coach Raheem Morris. Unfortunately, the drafting of Michael Penix Jr. early in the first round is a clear waste of resources after Cousins' addition, and could cost the team dearly in the short term.

Baltimore had some tough losses that will be difficult to replace, led by defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and linebackers Patrick Queen. Still, the team did well to extend defensive star Justin Madubuike and add bruising back Derrick Henry. The Ravens also addressed depth in the draft on the offensive line and defensive backfield, allowing them to keep the train moving behind stars Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, and Kyle Hamilton.

It was clear that the check was due on Josh Allen's contract, as the Bills cleared out a host of high-priced veterans including Stefon Diggs, Mitch Morse, Leonard Floyd, Tre'Davious White, and Jordan Poyer. That's a big list to replace, but the team did well given the circumstances with under-the-radar additions like Curtis Samuel and Mike Edwards, as well as draftees Keon Coleman, Cole Bishop, DeWayne Carter, and Ray Davis.

The Panthers had limited draft capital due to the Bryce Young trade, but they did have plenty of money to spend. Losing star pass rusher Brian Burns and safety Vonn Bell will undoubtedly hurt, but the roster is clearly improved with big additions on the offensive line (Robert Hunt, Damien Lewis), wide receiver (Diontae Johnson, Xavier Legette), the defensive front seven (Jadeveon Clowney, A'Shawn Robinson, D.J. Wonnum, Josey Jewell), and the defensive backfield (Dane Jackson, Jordan Fuller). Carolina also made a solid effort to fix Young, with the addition of head coach Dave Canales.

The Bears made the inevitable decision to move on from Justin Fields, selecting Caleb Williams first overall and resetting the rookie clock to rebuild their roster. They weren't shy about surrounding Williams with more talent, including D'Andre Swift, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, Gerald Everett, and Ryan Bates. The defense also added more talent for the second consecutive offseason, led by Kevin Byard. There remains a hill to climb in the NFC North, but this could be the team's most talented roster in over a decade.

After a disappointing 2023 season, Cincinnati reloaded in several areas. They replaced Joe Mixon with Zack Moss in the backfield, revamped the defensive line with Sheldon Rankins and rookie Kris Jenkins Jr., and addressed safety with Vonn Bell and Geno Stone. Against some predictions, they'll likely have Tee Higgins for one more year on the franchise tag and further strengthened the offense with tight end Mike Gesicki and first-round tackle Amarius Mims.

Cleveland has done everything they can to help Deshaun Watson, and this offseason that meant trading for Jerry Jeudy. After an excellent defensive performance last year, the Browns signed linebackers Jordan Hicks and Devin Bush while bringing back veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. The biggest concern remains Watson's ability to bounce back to the form he showed in Houston.

Dallas suffered through a rough offseason as they figure out ways to pay their stars, namely CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. Running back is clearly worse by replacing Tony Pollard with an aged Ezekiel Elliott, and there's some nervousness at left tackle replacing veteran Tyron Smith with first-round pick Tyler Guyton. The defense saw multiple losses, led by coordinator Dan Quinn, but are hopeful the addition of Eric Kendricks and return of Trevon Diggs from injury can keep the train moving forward.

Sean Payton put his fingerprints on the Broncos roster, moving on from veterans Russell Wilson and Justin Simmons in favor of rookie Bo Nix and free agent safety Brandon Jones. The team also moved on from Jerry Jeudy and Josey Jewell, bringing on the likes of Josh Reynolds, Cody Barton, and John Franklin-Myers. These aren't the type of moves that will vault the Broncos over the Chiefs anytime soon, but they are progress for a team that sees the bigger picture.

Detroit hasn't whiffed many times in the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era, and that continued in the offseason with some astute additions. The team added key veteran guard Kevin Zeitler and cornerback Carlton Davis via trade, and signed Marcus Davenport, DJ Reader, and Amik Robertson to further help the defense. The secondary depth looks great for the long haul with early draftees Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. The only major concern in the loaded roster could be the loss of wideout Josh Reynolds, as the Lions look for former first-round pick Jameson Williams to step up.

Almost all of Green Bay's controversial moves in recent offseasons have worked out, so they deserve the benefit of the doubt for moving on from Aaron Jones, Jon Runyan, and De'Vondre Campbell. They spent big with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, while also working in Jordan Love's contract extension. A bevy of strong recent draft picks have the future looking bright for the Packers.

Houston is making the most of their time with C.J. Stroud's rookie deal, as they look to build on last year's surprising breakout season. They added the help of veteran weapons Joe Mixon and Stefon Diggs, and also weren't shy about defensive spending. Signing Danielle Hunter to replace Jonathan Greenard shows a win-now mentality, while middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is a welcome addition. They also added more youth in the secondary with draft picks Kamari Lassiter and Calen Bullock.

Indy's young roster was sidetracked last season by Anthony Richardson's injury, and the major additions to the roster were limited after contracts for key players like Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr., DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and Kenny Moore. The team had a strong draft but is already playing catch-up as they thrust first-round pick Laiatu Latu into the lineup to replace the injured Samson Ebukam. Joe Flacco does given the team a proven backup should something happen to Richardson again, and Raekwon Davis boosts the defensive interior.

Jacksonville participated in disciplined spending after paying Trevor Lawrence. He lost weapons Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones, though Brian Thomas and Gabe Davis could be nice replacements. Adding veteran center Mitch Morse is a win, and the defense is more experienced with Arik Armstead, Ronald Darby, and Darnell Savage in the fold. There's certainly enough talent remaining for the Jaguars to compete for a playoff spot again.

While the Chiefs had a relatively quiet offseason as they try to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls, they clearly addressed needs. Wideout is no longer a question mark after the team signed Hollywood Brown and drafted speedster Xavier Worthy, and likely starting left tackle Kingsley Suamataia has shown promise as the second-round pick. The concern now moves to the secondary, as star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was traded after seeking a new contract.

The Raiders' biggest question mark going into the offseason was quarterback, as it was last season, and it's hard to believe Gardner Minshew is the long-term answer. The team effectively kicked the can down the road, and also allowed star back Josh Jacobs to walk in free agency. The offensive weapons do look better otherwise with first-round tight end Brock Bowers, and former Dolphin Christian Wilkins could be a force alongside Maxx Crosby on the defensive line. Vegas also smartly used early draft capital on the offensive line, but are far away from competing in the AFC West.

The hiring of Jim Harbaugh is not just a home run but a grand slam for a team that's been looking to right the ship. Unfortunately, the old front-office regime left the Chargers in a bad spot with the cap, so the team had to move on from most of their notable offensive weapons. Harbaugh's preference for the run game is clear taking tackle Joe Alt in the first round, along with the additions of backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. The defense could be in rough shape, only affording role players like Kristian Fulton, Bud Dupree, and Denzel Perryman, but the team got the biggest decision right.

The Rams dealt with some rough realities in the offseason, losing defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald. They did their best to overcome their losses by spending almost their entire draft on defense, and the team also revamped the secondary with veterans Darious Williams, Tre'Davious White, and Kamren Curl. Big-money guard Jonah Jackson shores up the offensive line, while tight end Colby Parkinson adds another weapon.

Miami had to be more reserved with their money as they kept some to pay Tua Tagovailoa, so star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and several other notable defensive players went elsewhere. Their effort for Super Bowl contention was clear in the experience they added, led by Shaq Barrett, Calais Campbell, Jordyn Brooks, Kendall Fuller, Marcus Maye, and Jordan Poyer. The team deserves credit for changing what wasn't working last season, but new DC Anthony Weaver could have his work cut out for him. The offensive efforts were mostly quiet, though Odell Beckham, Jonnu Smith, and a host of offensive line additions will make an impact.

The speculation that Minnesota would allow veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to walk came to fruition, a rare and gutsy move for a competitive team. The Vikings added Sam Darnold and now-injured first-round pick J.J. McCarthy to replace him, with the hope the elite weapons will help them along, especially with Aaron Jones' addition. The defensive moves were through more of a long-term lens, as well, with Jonathan Greenard signed for big money to replace free agent Danielle Hunter. The late addition of corner Stephon Gilmore is a bit of a head scratcher for where the organization aligns in 2024, but it clearly improves the roster.

The Patriots finally moved on from Bill Belichick, and added some much-needed youth. That starts with first-round quarterback Drake Maye, who won't be rushed with capable Jacoby Brissett alongside him. New England added interesting rookie weapons in Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, and also addressed the offensive line in the draft. The team also locked up its other core players, including Rhamondre Stevenson, Kendrick Bourne, Christian Barmroe, and Kyle Duggar. In the end, it was a relatively quiet offseason, but slow and steady wins the race for a rebuilding squad.

New Orleans made a splash with the addition of Derek Carr last season, but 2024 was much more reserved. The big money move from outside the organization was Chase Young, giving the defense upside on a one-year deal. Elsewhere, they addressed holes in the draft at left tackle and cornerback as they try to prolong the window of competitiveness for at least one more year.

New York's needs weren't a mystery entering the offseason. They needed more offensive weapons, protection for Daniel Jones, and defensive playmakers. The loss of fan favorite Saquon Barkley hurt, but the savings helped the team to address their needs by adding Devin Singletary, multiple starting offensive linemen, and pass-rushing star Brian Burns. First-round wideout Malik Nabers also addressed arguably the biggest need. The Giants will only go as far as Jones can take them, and he won't have any excuses after the team's busy offseason.

New York's busy offseason last year backfired after Aaron Rodgers was injured in Week 1. They leaned in again with the addition of Mike Williams, three new offensive line starters led by Tyron Smith, and Haason Reddick. Reddick's remaining contract situation is a distraction that could have and should have been prevented, and the organization will be in very rough shape when the current crop of veterans moves on, but the Jets did what they needed to for a team that's all-in on winning now.

The Eagles needed to regroup after faceplanting late last season and losing long-time center Jason Kelce. They did an impressive job addressing the loss of D'Andre Swift by signing Saquon Barkley, and added more depth at wideout and the offensive line. The addition of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is a strong move, and he has several accomplished newcomers to help, including Bryce Huff, Zack Baun, Devin White, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Hell well the defense meshes should determine the ultimate grade of the defense and potentially whether Nick Sirianni and staff are still around in 2025.

There's no doubt the Steelers needed more creative offense after the Kenny Pickett-Matt Canada debacle. For all the criticism new OC Arthur Smith has received, he's consistently made quarterbacks better. Pittsburgh is hoping he can work his magic on Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, a viable and low-cost quarterback pairing. The lack of quantity in offensive weapons is worrisome after trading Diontae Johnson, but the team should remain hard-nosed after using three draft picks on the offensive line. The defense also made some impactful moves, adding Patrick Queen, Donte Jackson, and DeShon Elliott. 

After falling just short in the Super Bowl, San Francisco kept the roster mostly status quo. They did improve the offensive line depth and the front seven of the defense, particularly with the additions of Maliek Collins, Yetur Gross-Matos, and De'Vondre Campbell. Veteran corners Rock Ya-Sin and Isaac Yiadom are strong additions, that should help new DC Nick Sorensen get comfortable. The contract disputes with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams were concerning after running up to the wire ahead of the season opener, but with those now settled the team appears in good shape for another 2024 run.

New head coach Mike Macdonald is an intriguing hire after the Seahawks moved on from Pete Carroll, but he has an uphill battle in the NFC West. Seattle had a quiet offseason after showing aggressiveness last year, but did revamp their offensive line interior and kept Leonard Williams around on defense. The team also added Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson, and Rayshawn Jenkins as new starters.

The headliner for the Bucs' offseason was re-signing Baker Mayfield and star wideout Mike Evans, who is still going strong in his 11th year. Mayfield, in particular, could determine if the team is able to repeat as division champs after losing OC Dave Canales. The interior of the offensive line was address with Ben Bredeson and first-round pick Graham Barton, while Bryce Hall and Jordan Whitehead were added to the secondary

The changes were drastic in Tennessee, starting for the firing of Mike Vrabel. Brian Callahan was hired to develop Will Levis, and will have a wealth of new weapons with Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, plus center Lloyd Cushenberry and first-round tackle JC Latham. The new blood also meant that franchise player Derrick Henry went elsewhere. The defense finally addressed its dire defensive back situation with L'Jarius Sneed, Chidobe Awuzie, Jamal Adams, and Quandre Diggs. The front seven also looks improved with Sebastian Joseph-Day, Kenneth Murray, and second-round pick T'Vondre Sweat plugging the middle.

The hiring of Dan Quinn got mixed reviews, but Washington did well in addressing the roster led by second overall draft choice Jayden Daniels. He received some support with multiple new offensive line starters along with veterans Austin Ekeler and Zach Ertz. The defense faceplanted last season, so they added some veteran quick fixes led by Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu, Dorance Armstrong, Michael Davis, and Jeremy Chinn. There's reason to expect progress in both the short and long-term as a result of Washington's offseason.