The NFL offseason is officially over, and the final round of the league's mandatory minicamps is coming to a close. This year's offseason was particularly eventful, with two major June trades, new legal considerations, and injury updates for several key players. These factors have led to a fresh round of power rankings ahead of next month's training camps.
Los Angeles Rams: The Rams are a handful of plays from reaching Super Bowl 60, and with the addition of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and two topflight keyboardists (CBs Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson), they are expected to rocket to the top of the charts.
Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks are a deeply connected team coming off a dominant season capped by a decisive Super Bowl triumph. However, the roster took some free agency hits, and the loss of OC Klint Kubiak could impact their performance.
San Francisco 49ers: The Niners have DE Nick Bosa and LB Fred Warner back from last year's season-ending injuries, and TE George Kittle is expected to return in Week 1. The team has made some changes, including the addition of veteran WR Mike Evans and DL Osa Odighizuwa.
Denver Broncos: The Broncos' success in the AFC appears to be wide-open, and they are counting on QB Bo Nix and WR Jaylen Waddle to add dimensionality to the offense.
Buffalo Bills: The Bills have made several changes, including the addition of WR DJ Moore and a new play-caller (Jim Leonhard) on the defensive side of the ball. They are also opening a new stadium, which could boost their performance.
New England Patriots: The Patriots are still in the mix, but it remains to be seen if their Super Bowl 60 collapse, coach Mike Vrabel's distraction-filled offseason, and the fortuitous breaks they had in 2025 will carry over into 2026.
Chicago Bears: The Bears had a successful season last year, and QB Caleb Williams and Co. are expected to continue their success with a full year in Ben Johnson's office.
Houston Texans: The Texans' fortunes will likely hinge on a reimagined offense and whether or not QB C.J. Stroud can get the franchise to its first AFC championship game.
Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals have made some changes, including the addition of WR A.J. Brown and a new play-caller (Pete Carmichael Jr.) on the offensive side of the ball. They are expected to be a force in the AFC.
Detroit Lions: The Lions are counting on a healthy TE Sam LaPorta and some promising rookies to help them rise like a phoenix. However, the injured safety tandem of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch could impact their performance.
Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens have made some changes, including the addition of defensive reinforcements and a newly bulwarked interior offensive line. They are expected to have Super Bowl expectations.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles are counting on QB Jalen Hurts and a new offense to succeed. The team is also dealing with the aftermath of the Brown drama.
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers are counting on new OC Mike McDaniel to be their biggest acquisition. The team is also considering deploying three tight ends.
Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs are counting on recently signed Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker while Super Bowl 54/57/58 MVP Patrick Mahomes gets his sea legs back.
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys are counting on highly-touted rookie coordinator Christian Parker to lead the defense.
Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings are counting on a supposed quarterback battle to be their biggest storyline. The team is also counting on Kyler Murray to execute the offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars are counting on QB Trevor Lawrence to replicate his 2025 breakout and CB/WR Travis Hunter to make a significant contribution.
Green Bay Packers: The Packers are counting on OLB Micah Parsons to return to form after a torn ACL. The team is also dealing with the arrest of RB Josh Jacobs.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers are counting on QB Aaron Rodgers and the most expensive trio of outside linebackers in the league to support the four-time league MVP.
New Orleans Saints: The Saints are counting on the addition of RB Travis Etienne and several other underrated offseason acquisitions to return to the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Buccaneers are counting on the contracts of QB Baker Mayfield and NT Vita Vea to not become festering issues.
Washington Commanders: The Commanders are counting on QB Jayden Daniels to return to his 2024 form and GM Adam Peters to make some curious personnel additions.
New York Giants: The Giants are counting on a rebooting team to adjust to life under new coach John Harbaugh.
Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons are counting on the addition of former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft to help them win.
Indianapolis Colts: The Colts are counting on QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce to be 100% entering the season.
Tennessee Titans: The Titans are counting on second-year QB Cam Ward to improve his passing accuracy.
Cleveland Browns: The Browns are counting on GM Andrew Berry to manage the expectations of perceived replacement Jared Verse.
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders are counting on the temptation to play No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza before the Week 13 bye.
New York Jets: The Jets are counting on the possibility of taking the flier on Sorsby with three first-round picks next year.
Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals are counting on the possibility of taking the flier on Sorsby with third-rounder Carson Beck already in hand.
Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins are counting on the possibility of taking the flier on Sorsby with new QB1 Malik Willis.
