The 25 worst moves NFL teams made in 2025

Adding a veteran presence to the defense was important for Chicago, but Jarrett hasn't played up to his three-year, $43.5 million contract. He's recorded only 22 tackles and no sacks or hurries in 10 games.

Another big offseason signing for the front seven, Odeyingbo signed a three-year $48 million contract with $32 million guaranteed. He's had a rough first year, with only 21 tackles and one sack in eight games before suffering a torn Achilles.

Fixing the receiving corps was high on Buffalo's priority list again this year, but Palmer has yet to help much. The former Charger has only 18 catches in his first eight games, missing time with ankle and knee issues. He signed a three-year deal with $18 million guaranteed in the offseason.

White was a Pro Bowler and fan favorite at the start of his career with Buffalo, but his return hasn't gone as well. After signing for $6.8 million, White has struggled in coverage as a starter.

Engram hasn't made the impact Denver hoped after signing a two-year, $23 million deal. He has only 40 catches for 347 yards and one score through Week 14.

Reddick was hoping to revive his career after a poor season with the Jets in 2024. That hasn't happened in Tampa Bay, as he's recorded only 1.5 sacks through Week 14 after signing for $12 million guaranteed.

Tomlinson signed a two-year, $29 million deal with $16 million guaranteed, but he's had a tough time making an impact for the Cardinals. While he's started the team's first 13 games, Tomlinson has only 19 tackles, one hurry, and no sacks.

Early-career injuries disrupted the start of Becton's career, but he earned a two-year, $20 million deal with the Chargers after a strong 2024 season in Philadelphia. Becton has been healthy for most of this season, but has struggled to protect Justin Herbert.

The Chargers signed Harris to a one-year deal with $5.25 million guaranteed, hoping he could pair with rookie Omarion Hampton. The move looks like a disaster in retrospect, as he saw only 43 snaps in three games and was lost for the year to a torn Achilles.

KC's top two corners have been terrific this year, but Fulton has contributed very little after signing a two-year, $20 million deal in the offseason. He's missed significant time due to injuries, playing only four games through Week 14.

Harris signed a reasonable two-year deal with a maximum value of $10 million in the offseason. That's still a significant sum for the contribution, as Harris has played only five games due to a fractured leg.

Washington remade their defensive line, signing Kinlaw to a massive three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. He's struggled to create pass rush, with only four hurries and no sacks in 13 games.

San Francisco was desperate for receiver help after trading Deebo Samuel and losing Brandon Aiyuk to injury. Robinson hasn't been the answer they hoped for, with only 13 catches in 10 games. He signed a two-year deal in the offseason.

New York needed help in the secondary, but Adebo's three-year deal worth $54 million with $36 million hasn't been a great value. The former Saints corner has missed time due to injury, and allowed a 65% completion rate through eight games played.

Golston joined New York on a three-year, $19.5 million deal, but has been out for most of the year, mostly due to a neck injury. In the six games he's played, Golston had eight tackles and no sacks.

The addition of Wilson in New York was predictably unsuccessful after his struggles in Denver and Pittsburgh. The team lost all three games he started after Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract in the offseason.

Brown was given $10 million in the offseason to help spark the Jags offense, even as he contributed on a limited basis in four seasons with Washington. He hasn't done much more in Jacksonville, with only 19 catches for 219 yards and one touchdown through Week 14.

Ogbah's move north from Miami to Jacksonville for one year hasn't been of great benefit to the team. He's struggled as a role player, with only two hurries and a half-sack in 11 games.

New York signed Fields to a two-year deal worth $30 million, in a move that looks like another setback for the Jets franchise. Fields went 2-7 as a starter, with a terrible 38.1 QBR.

It's been a disastrous year for Jones after signing a two-year, $20 million contract, as he played only four games before undergoing season-ending back surgery. He recorded one sack in nine tackles when he played.

Las Vegas got the band back together when they hired former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and acquired Smith for a third-round pick. The team proceeded to give Smith a two-year extension with $66.5 million guaranteed, but he's seen a steep decline this season with 14 picks and a 32.5 QBR in 13 games.

Cooks was a good story, returning to the team that drafted him on a two-year deal. Unfortunately, he continued to show that his decline in Dallas was real, and he was waived before Thanksgiving.

Reid effectively replaced Tyrann Mathieu in the Saints secondary, signing a three-year $31.5 million deal with $22.5 million guaranteed. While productive, Reid has had a rough go in coverage, allowing a 73% completion rate and 108.6 Passer Rating.

Ramsey is a likely Hall of Famer with seven Pro Bowls, but there has been clear decline over the last two seasons. After being swapped for Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ramsey has allowed a 71% completion rate and 116.7 Passer Rating through 13 games.

Seattle moved on from Lockett in the offseason, and his veteran presence didn't do much to help rookie quarterback Cam Ward in Tennessee. Lockett had 10 catches for 70 yards in seven games before his release in October after signing for $4 million in the offseason.