Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

The Kyler Murray era is officially over in Arizona, and the Cardinals also moved on from several key players from last year's defense led by Jalen Thompson and Akeem Davis-Gaither. They will roll with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, and he has more to work with after the team drafted Jeremiyah Love and signed Tyler Allgeier and Kendrick Bourne, plus two new offensive linemen. The expectations for new head coach Mike LaFleur are relatively low with Brissett under center, and from outsiders it feels like the team is kicking the can down the road until a better quarterback option emerges.

Kevin Stefanski gets his second head-coaching opportunity after his tenure in Cleveland went south. The Falcons got younger this offseason, moving on from several franchise stalwarts led by Kirk Cousins, and they enter training camp with big questions. None is bigger than the starting quarterback, with Tua Tagovailoa added to compete with Michael Penix. They're hoping the athletic but unproven Jahan Dotson can emerge opposite Drake London as a No. 2 wideout, while the defensive changes were mostly incremental as the team added veterans like Christian Harris, Samson Ebukam, and second-round corner Avieon Terrell.

Baltimore pulled the plug on John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, and the expectations for new head coach Jesse Minter couldn't be higher. Harbaugh wasn't the only notable loss, as the Ravens also lost key contributors Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, and Patrick Ricard. The team completely revamped the interior of the offensive line and spent big money on former Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The return of veteran Calais Campbell could help Nnamdi Madubuike return at his own pace after a serious neck injury.

Continued postseason failures doomed Sean McDermott after last season, but the promotion of offensive coordinator Joe Brady drew mixed reviews. The hope is that D.J. Moore's addition will add a new element to the offense, but most of the impact additions were on defense. The secondary is completely revamped with Dee Alford, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Geno Stone, and second-round pick Davison Igbinosun, creating a wealth of possibilities for new coordinator Jim Leonhard. Former Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb and second-round pick TJ Parker also revamp the front seven.

Carolina had another busy offseason, shoring up their offensive line with first-round pick Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker, and also revamping the linebacker position with big-money free agents Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd. The loss of 1,000-yard running back Rico Dowdle could be felt, but the Panthers have significant continuity after showing progress last season.

The Bears showed what a difference a new head coach and big spending could make last offseason. This offseason saw more subtractions than additions, with the team losing D.J. Moore, Drew Dalman, Tremaine Edmunds, Kevin Byard, and Jaquan Brisker. The team wasn't completely quiet, adding the likes of Kalif Raymond, Garrett Bradbury, Devin Bush, Coby Bryant, and first-round safety Dillon Thieneman as they look to build on their 2025 breakout. The roster lost key veteran leadership, but did its best to fill holes.

The offseason was about the defense, and for good reason after finishing near the bottom of the league. Franchise player Trey Hendrickson is gone, but the team spent big money in adding Jonathan Allen, Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook. The offense should remain elite with Joe Burrow and company, but it remains to be seen whether the defensive additions will be enough to get the unit back to league average.

Browns fans saw multiple big changes in the offseason, but none that should provide optimism for 2026. After firing head coach Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland made the surprising hire of former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. He will have four new offensive linemen to work with, led by first-round left tackle Spencer Fano, plus early draft picks KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston at wideout. Unfortunately, the quarterback position remains a mess, with Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson set to battle in training camp. The move that made the biggest waves was the trade of Myles Garrett, giving Cleveland promising defensive end Jared Verse and plenty of draft capital in return. The Browns front office is right to play the long game and sell Garrett while his value is at its peak, but they're also no closer to competing.

Dallas did well to retain George Pickens on the franchise tag, and certainly weren't shy about making defensive changes after last year's struggles. First-round pick Malachi Lawrence and newcomers Rashan Gary and Jalen Thompson have a chance to make a big impact for a team that also added Quinnen Williams late last season. Still, it remains to be seen if that will be enough for a unit that's been near the bottom of the league in consecutive years.

The Broncos might have been a Bo Nix injury away from reaching the Super Bowl last year, and the franchise deserves credit for continuing to push on the gas pedal while the quarterback is on a cheap deal. Losing John Franklin-Myers is painful, but likely offset by the franchise-altering addition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Returning the bulk of an elite defense and offensive line, Denver still has the support system in place to make a Super Bowl run.

Detroit is hoping to put a disappointing 2025 season behind them and was forced to make some difficult decisions in the offseason. They lost key players David Montgomery, Kalif Raymond, Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow, Alex Anzalone, and Terrion Arnold. They still found replacements in most of those areas, most notably first-round right tackle Blake Miller and free agents Cade Mays, DJ Wonnum, and Roger McCreary. There remain big questions after the defensive losses, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has pressure to regain the momentum the offense lost last season.

The Packers had a mostly quiet offseason after another disappointing playoff showing, shedding significant talent. They'll likely feel the losses of Elgton Jenkins, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Nate Hobbs, though they hope Javon Hargrave and second-round corner Brandon Cisse can stop some of the bleeding. The pending return of Micah Parsons from knee surgery could be key to the team's defensive success.

Houston has revamped the offensive line again, adding first-round center Keylan Rutledge, Wyatt Teller, and Braden Smith, as they try to get C.J. Stroud's career back on track. The addition of running back David Montgomery could have an equal impact. The elite defense is mostly unchanged, but did splurge on adding free-agent safety Reed Blankenship.

The Colts' 2025 season can be defined as before and after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury. Indy liked what they saw from Jones enough to bring him back on a lucrative two-year deal, and opted to keep Alec Pierce but not Michael Pittman. Losing right tackle Braden Smith could be an even bigger impact. Aside from wideout Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, most of the key additions were on defense. Capitalizing on last year's addition of star corner Sauce Gardner, the team brought in Arden Key and Akeem Davis-Gaither, plus early-round rookies C.J. Allen and A.J. Haulcy. Those moves should help fill the voids left by the losses of Kwity Paye, Germaine Pratt, and Kenny Moore.

The Jaguars suffered key losses on both sides of the ball, with free agents Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd earning big paydays elsewhere. After handing out big extensions to Travon Walker and Brenton Strange, Jacksonville didn't have many resources left over to improve last season's roster.

A disappointing 2025 season forced some changes for the Chiefs. The offense was addressed in a big way with the addition of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, and the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy after several years away could also provide a boost. The secondary was forced to revamp to save money, losing key players Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Bryan Cook. The loss of key linebacker Leo Chenal will also hurt. They tried to fill those holes with first-round pick Mansoor Delane and free agents Alohi Gilman and L'Jarius Sneed, and the defensive line also got younger with rookies Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas. Patrick Mahomes is questionable for the start of the season after ACL surgery, and the addition of former first-round pick Justin Fields was one of the best insurance options available.

The Raiders had a busy offseason -- and they needed it. First overall draft choice Fernando Mendoza was the headliner, and the team did what it could to support him by hiring head coach Klint Kubiak and adding Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and guard Spencer Burford. Vegas heads into training camp with Maxx Crosby still on the roster after a bizarre rescinded trade, and he gets help with big-money additions Kwity Paye, Quay Walker, and Nakobe Dean. The team also revamped the secondary with four draft picks and veteran Taron Johnson.

The most impactful move LA made in the offseason was hiring former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to run the offense, but they also made big personnel changes. Justin Herbert was seen routinely running for his life last season, and the Chargers responded by completely revamping the interior of their offensive line, led by center Tyler Biadasz. The defense lost midseason addition Odafe Oweh, effectively replacing him with first-round pick Akheem Mesidor and Dalvin Tomlinson. Extensions for key defensive stars Derwin James and Khalil Mack should also help soften the blow of losing coordinator Jesse Minter.

Once again, the Rams showed they're all-in on winning a Super Bowl with their offseason moves. They added arguably the two best defensive players they could, trading for stars Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. The addition of McDuffie's former Chiefs teammate, Jaylen Watson, shouldn't be overlooked. The team received some criticism for selecting quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round, but he could potentially prolong their window significantly if Matthew Stafford calls it quits soon.

Things went downhill fast for the Dolphins last season. They were successful in making moves that addressed the short- and long-term, replacing Tua Tagovailoa with free agent quarterback Malik Willis while also giving the new quarterback help by adding first-round lineman Kadyn Proctor, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell. The team got plenty of draft capital for Jaylen Waddle and retained Jordyn Brooks while losing big names Bradley Chubb and Minkah Fitzpatrick on defense. The defense under new head coach Jeff Hafley will likely feature more youth, including draft choices Chris Johnson and Jacob Rodriguez.

The headlining offseason addition for the Vikings was former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who will compete with 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. It's a strong alternative at minimal cost to the team. The bigger concern is defense, where the team lost key players Jonathan Greenard, Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Harrison Smith. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be challenged to maintain the unit's elite level of play, as the team counts on first-round pick Caleb Banks and veteran corner James Pierre.

The Patriots improved much faster than anticipated, making the Super Bowl in Drake Maye's second season. They're copying the tried-and-true recipe of spending big while their quarterback is on a rookie deal, replacing Stefon Diggs with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs and adding former Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker for big money, plus first-round tackle Caleb Lomu. The defensive talent is also improved with the additions of veterans Dre'Mont Jones and Kevin Byard. A much tougher schedule for New England this season presents a challenge, but their roster is clearly improved.

New Orleans has momentum after a strong finish in 2025 and an aggressive offseason. The skill positions got a spark with free agent running back Travis Etienne and first-round wideout Jordyn Tyson, while new guard David Edwards improves the offensive line. Moving on from long-time veteran linebacker Demario Davis is painful for the fanbase, but Kaden Elliss is a viable replacement.

The Giants look ready to win, jumping at the chance to hire John Harbaugh after he was cut loose by Baltimore. There weren't many surprises in how he addressed the team, getting offensive line help early in the draft (Francis Mauigoa) and bringing former Ravens Isaiah Likely and Patrick Ricard to New York. While the team traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, they added at least five new starters with Shelby Harris, D.J. Reader, Tremaine Edmunds, Greg Newsome, and first-round pass rusher Arvell Reese. The team's personnel and coaching staff made big strides.

The significant roster turnover continued for the Jets this offseason, following last season's trades of Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Heading into the year with Geno Smith as the starting quarterback doesn't bring much optimism, though they did sign guard Dylan Parham and draft wideout Omar Cooper in the first round. The defense got a first-rounder of its own with pass rusher David Bailey, and plenty of new veterans led by David Onyemata, Demario Davis, Joseph Addai, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Head coach Aaron Glenn has a lot to work with on defense in his second season, but the plan is head-scratching without a solution at quarterback.

Changing the offensive coordinator is becoming a yearly tradition in Philly, with first-time coordinator Sean Mannion taking over. He faces some challenges as the team lost acclaimed offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and star wide receiver A.J. Brown. First-round pick Makai Lemon and veteran wideouts Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown could help offset Brown's departure. Despite losing Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship, the defense still looks strong with big upside additions Jonathan Greenard and Riq Woolen.

The Steelers' offseason doesn't bring much enthusiasm, bringing back Aaron Rodgers at age 42 and reuniting him with former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. The team did a good job improving Rodgers' supporting cast by signing Michael Pittman and Rico Dowdle, as well as addressing the offensive line and wideout in the draft. Pittsburgh also made some much-needed changes in the secondary, signing veterans Jamel Dean, Jaquan Brisker, and Darnell Savage.

The 49ers had a remarkable season, finishing 12-5 despite multiple major injuries. The offseason losses of Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Spencer Burford will hurt, but the team has reason to be excited about adding Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling. The defense also welcomes the return of Dre Greenlaw, has added Osa Odighizuwa to the pass rush, and has significant depth in the secondary.

It's not uncommon for the Super Bowl Champ to lose significant talent the following offseason, and that's certainly the case in Seattle. The team lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, Boye Mafe, Coby Bryant, and Riq Woolen, creating some challenges in their attempt to repeat. For all the losses, Seattle did well to fill the voids. They selected running back Jadarian Price in the first round and also added former Packer Emanuel Wilson as insurance. The defensive moves feature veterans Dante Fowler, Rodney Thomas, and Noah Igbinoghene.

The Bucs enter a pivotal season, with the futures of head coach Todd Bowles and quarterback Baker Mayfield potentially at stake in Tampa Bay. The team's identity has already changed after losing Lavonte David (retirement), Mike Evans, Jamel Dean, and Logan Hall. The team added Kenneth Gainwell to add depth behind Bucky Irving, and the front seven is almost completely rebuilt with Alex Anzalone, A'Shawn Robinson, and early draft choices Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter. The team also has a new offensive coordinator for the fifth time in five years, hiring Zac Robinson after his stay in Atlanta.

Changes were desperately needed in Tennessee, and the Titans weren't shy about making them. They feature a new coaching staff with Robert Saleh and experienced assistants Brian Daboll and Gus Bradley. Young Cam Ward gets desperately needed help with a revamped offensive line and new wideouts Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson. The team also spent big money on defense, with John Franklin-Myers, Alontae Taylor, and Cor'Dale Flott earning massive contracts, plus the addition of first-round pass rusher Keldric Faulk. The Titans might not be ready to compete, but they at least have a shot.

Washington has seen wild swings in Dan Quinn's two seasons with the headset, and the head coach could be approaching a make-or-break season. The team made few offensive changes, led by the addition of tight end Chig Okonkwo, but the defense was gutted after allowing the most yardage in football last season. The front seven features five new starters led by rookie first-round pick Sonny Styles, Odafe Oweh, Tim Settle, and K'Lavon Chaisson, and they also spent money in the secondary on cornerback Amik Robertson. The Commanders still have glaring issues at wideout after losing Deebo Samuel, but ultimately the key to 2026 will be Jayden Daniels' health.