Which teams got better or worse?

As Unoccupied agency Beginnings to Fluffy down and the big names come off the board, we can see the impact and assess every Lineup in the NFL as we approach Unoccupied agency.

Not every Club was able to make all of the necessary signings to make their rosters, and some may have even taken backward steps during Unoccupied agency. But who Obtained better, worse and stayed the same?

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ARZ | ATL | BLT | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN | CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Arizona Cardinals: Better

The Cardinals struck gold this offseason, landing Josh Sweat and Dalvin Tomlinson. Both are Instant upgrades for a Protection that struggled in 2024 and a Guarding line that needed more oomph up front. Sweat earned a 70.0 grade in 2024, racking up 66 pressures and 11 sacks on the best Protection in the NFL, while Tomlinson matched a Profession-high 36 pressures from a season before. He’s not the Best Streak defender from years past, but Tomlinson is a surefire at Guarding Event.

There were no big-hitter losses on Assault either for the Cardinals, and this is a Lineup that should be feeling Excellent heading into the NFL draft with the 16th overall Option. The Target this season was to Enhance in the trenches, and the Cardinals have done Merely that. They’ve improved in Unoccupied agency.

Atlanta Falcons: Stayed the same

Losing Drew Dalman was always going to sting. Dalman earned a 78.8 grade in 2024 and fit perfectly anchoring the Falcons’ offensive line in the outside zone-Massive Streak scheme, but he joined the Lions in Unoccupied agency, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of the line. Replacing him is a Towering task, and the Assault is weaker because of it, even if they were able to extend Jake Matthews, who has earned an 80.0-plus Deliver-blocking grade in seven of the last eight years.

On Protection, the Falcons had to address a Deliver-rushing problem that’s plagued them for the longest time. Signing Leonard Floyd is a Petite-term fix – Floyd has had at least 40 pressures in the last five years, but can’t fix the problem alone. And while cutting Grady Jarrett gave the Falcons some cap relief, it also cost them an interior Appearance – albeit one who wasn’t at his best in 2024. That’s where the Falcons need to continue to target throughout the rest of Unoccupied agency and the draft. As a whole, it’s Difficult to argue that the Falcons have improved this offseason, but Perhaps they haven’t really moved the needle in either direction.

Baltimore Ravens: Stayed the same

Re-signing Ronnie Stanley was the Ravens’ biggest coup in Unoccupied agency. The Previous All-Pro left Event rekindled his Timely Profession form in 2024 after struggling with Impairments over the last few seasons, earning an 80.9 Deliver-blocking grade, and his market was Predicted to boom in Unoccupied agency. Thankfully, for Lamar Jackson, Stanley is sticking around for a while longer.

Signing DeAndre Hopkins gives the Ravens the type of receiver they’ve been yearning for for a while, but Hopkins is heading into his age-33 season. There’s talent at receiver around him, though. Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman both flourished in 2024, and the Ravens have one of the best Close-fitting end rooms in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills: Better

Signed: EDGE Joey Bosa (one year, $12.6 million)
Signed: WR Joshua Palmer (three years, $36 million)
Signed: DI Larry Ogunjobi (one year, $8.3 million)
Signed: EDGE Michael Hoecht (three years, up to $24 million)
Signed: RB Darrynton Evans (one year, $1.21 million)
Signed: S Darrick Forrest (one year)
Signed: G Kendrick Green
Signed: WR Laviska Shenault Jr.
Re-signed: RB Ty Johnson (two years, $5 million)
Re-signed: FB Reggie Gilliam (one year, $2 million)
Re-signed: LS Reid Ferguson (four years)
Re-signed: S Damar Hamlin (one year, $2 million)
Re-signed: CB Dane Jackson (one year)
Extended: QB Josh Allen (six years, $330 million)
Extended: EDGE Gregory Rousseau (four years, $80 million)
Extended: WR Khalil Shakir (four years, $60.2 million)
Extended: LB Terrel Bernard (four years, $50 million)
Traded: CB Kaiir Elam
Released: EDGE Von Miller

The Bills were one of the big winners of Unoccupied agency, bolstering a Lineup that once again fell Merely Petite of reaching the Finals. Adding Joey Bosa and Michael Hoecht on the edge will allow the Bills to rush the Signal-caller in a variety of ways, and Josh Palmer will give the Assault another big outside receiver for Allen to target. If the aim was to get bigger and stronger, the Bills succeeded.

There was also an emphasis on Retaining their best players in the building, as Allen, Greg Rousseau, Khalil Shakir and Terrel Bernard all earned justified extensions. James Cook could also receive an extension, but now, the Target in the draft should be to add another cornerback.

Carolina Panthers: Better

Signed: Dl Tershawn Wharton (three years, over $54 million)
Signed: S Tre’von Moehrig (three years, $51 million)
Signed: EDGE Patrick Jones II (two years, up to $20 million)
Signed: Dl Bobby Brown III (three years, $21 million)
Signed: RB Rico Dowdle (one year, $3 million)
Signed: P Sam Martin (one year, up to $3 million)
Signed: LB Christian Rozeboom (one year)
Re-signed: TE Tommy Tremble (two years, up to $16 million)
Re-signed: CB Michael Jackson (two years, $14.5 million)
Re-signed: C Brady Christensen (one year, $2.8 million)
Re-signed: QB Andy Dalton (two years)
Re-Signed: WR Dan Chisena (one year)
Re-signed: C Austin Corbett (one year)
Re-signed: WR David Moore (one year)
Extended: CB Jaycee Horn (four years, $100 million)
Released: RB Miles Sanders

The Panthers’ Protection was a mess in 2024, and any tangible additions would be a noted improvement for a unit that couldn’t stoop much lower. Adding Tershawn Wharton and Tre’von Moehrig, who earned an 87.5 grade against the Streak, improves that unit considerably, and Patrick Jones II provides solid depth on the edge. With Derrick Brown back in 2025, there’s reason for optimism.

Bringing back Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen keeps the offensive line looking like a Force too. The Panthers have a long way to go until they’re a Excellent NFL Club, but they’ve not been shy about trying to get better in 2025. Continuing to Enhance the Protection, while also adding a few more playmakers for Bryce Youthful should be on the agenda Subsequent.

Chicago Bears: Better

The Bears undeniably Obtained better in Unoccupied agency, revamping an offensive line that caused issues all of last season by trading for Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson while signing Drew Dalman to a three-year deal. Thuney is one of the best guards in the NFL and earned an 80.0 grade in 2024, the seventh-highest among guards. The interior of the offensive line now looks like a real Force and more in line with Ben Johnson’s likely vision for the Assault.

The Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo additions Enhance the Guarding line, even if the money can be squinted at Primary and second glance. The Bears were one of the worst Squads in the NFL in 2024, but they’ve noticeably improved in Unoccupied agency. Lesser tiered additions like Devin Duvernay and Durham Smythe Enhance the overall depth of the Lineup too, and now the Bears head into the draft in a much better state than where they stood Merely two months ago.

Cincinnati Bengals: Better

Signed: Dl T.J. Slaton (two years, $15 million)
Signed: LB Oren Burks (two years, $5 million)
Re-signed: Dl B.J. Hill (three years, $33 million)
Re-signed: TE Mike Gesicki (three years, $25.5 million)
Re-signed: EDGE Joseph Ossai (one year, $7 million)
Re-signed: RB Samaje Perine (two years, up to $3.8 million)
Re-signed: CB Marco Wilson (one year, $1.52 million)
Re-signed: OL Cody Ford (two years)
Re-signed: EDGE Cam Sample (one year)
Re-signed: TE Tanner Hudson (one year)
Extended: LS Cal Adomitis (one year)
Extended: WR Ja’Marr Chase (four years, $161 million)
Extended: WR Tee Higgins (four years, $116 million)
Franchise-tagged: WR Tee Higgins (one year, $26.2 million)
Released: G Alex Cappa

The Bengals’ ability to sign Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to long-term deals and keep their offensive core together is undoubtedly a Achieve. So is re-signing B.J. Hill, who earned a 70.2 grade in 2024 and is the Bengals’ top Streak defender. From there, the Bengals improved at the linebacker position, allowing Akeem Davis-Gaither, who earned a 59.0 grade in 2024, to walk and replacing him with Oren Burks, who was excellent in his only season with the Eagles last season. Burks earned an 86.0 grade, Number four among all linebackers.

The interior of the offensive line is Nevertheless in flux, especially after releasing starter Alex Cappa, but the Bengals own the No. 17 Option in the draft. They could target an offensive lineman if necessary unless continuing to replace and strengthen the Protection is the plan. For now, they’re probably better.

Cleveland Browns: Stayed the same

The Browns likely have designs to enter the 2025 season with a new Signal-caller under Middle. Whether it’s Kenny Pickett, Russell Wilson, or a Signal-caller from the 2025 draft class, that seems to be the direction in Cleveland. For now, though, the Browns Created some Intelligent Unoccupied-agency moves. Cornelius Lucas earned a 74.1 grade in 2024, allowing Merely one sack in 273 Deliver blocking snaps, while also sliding between left and right Event. That sort of Suppleness is an improvement for an offensive line in flux.

Maliek Collins improves the Guarding line too. He earned 45 pressures for the 49ers in 2024 while earning a 70.0 Deliver-rushing grade and should be a threat to get to the Signal-caller on the Guarding line. Pairing him with Myles Garrett, who ended his trade demands by signing a four-year $120 million extension with the Browns, means the Protection will have the chance to Enhance upon their Executions in 2024. The big question now, is what do the Browns do with the No. 2 Option in the 2025 NFL Draft? They have the opportunity to take a Signal-caller or a generational talent like Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter.

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Dallas Cowboys: Worse

The Cowboys were Intelligent to re-sign Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year extension, and Securing a chance on Saints’ Previous 2021 Primary-Stage Option Payton Turner on the edge Surely doesn’t hurt, but it’s Difficult to argue the Cowboys have improved this offseason. Zack Martin retiring is a big blow to the offensive line too, even if he hadn’t been the same force multiplier as he had been in recent seasons. Robert Jones is a capable replacement but earned a 56.1 grade in 2024.

As is the norm, the Cowboys didn’t invest much guaranteed money into incoming Unoccupied agents, as their biggest splashes Arrived from re-signing Odighizuwa and KaVontae Turpin. However, losing DeMarcus Lawrence, Chauncey Golston and Jourdan Lewis are big blows. Replacing Rico Dowdle with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders adds more depth to the running back room, but the Cowboys’ Unoccupied agency was an Predicted disappointment.

Denver Broncos: Better

The Broncos’ Protection was one of the best in the NFL in 2024, finishing second in EPA per Action, so improving that unit would be a Towering order. The Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw signings carry risks as both players have missed more than 10 Contests in the last two seasons through Grave Impairments, but if they can stay on the Pitch, then the Broncos front office has hit the jackpot. Greenlaw was one of the best linebackers in the NFL in 2022 and 2023, and Hufanga was a Primary Club All-Pro in 2022 – it’s Effortless to see why the Broncos Captured the plunge.

Signing Evan Engram is a coup too. Engram has been one of the most Steady Close-fitting ends in the NFL since signing with the Jaguars, catching 234 passes for 2094 yards and nine touchdowns in 43 Contests while earning plus-70.0 grades in back-to-back seasons. Engram fills an obvious need at Close-fitting end, and his signing could pave the way for the Broncos to add another receiver in the 2025 draft.

Detroit Lions: Worse

The Lions’ big-money Unoccupied agent signing was D.J. Reed, signing the Previous Jets cornerback to a three-year, $48 million contract. Reed is one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL, and he’s earned a 70.0 coverage grade in seven of his eight seasons in the Division. He was brought in as a replacement for Carlton Davis, who departed for the Patriots in Unoccupied agency. A like-for-like replacement, but Davis might Merely have the edge as the better player.

Losing Kevin Zeitler on the offensive line is a blow too – he earned an 86.5 grade in 2024, the third-highest among guards in the NFL. His Instant replacement is likely the Lions’ sixth-Stage Option from 2024, Christian Mahogany, who earned a 91.5 grade in limited action in 2024. Mahogany could be hit, but as it stands, he might not have the same impact in 2025 as Zeitler.

Green Bay Packers: Worse

Sometimes it’s best to get a lay of the land by looking at what certain Squads didn’t do. The 49ers’ offensive line struggled in 2024, and their decision to not retain Aaron Banks, who earned a 60.5 Deliver-blocking grade, might be rather telling. The Packers gave Banks $27 million in guarantees and Created him the sixth-highest-paid guard in the NFL while losing Josh Myers in Unoccupied agency, and while they have a habit of developing and getting the best out of offensive linemen, the Shift can be scrutinized.

The other big signing was cornerback Nate Hobbs, who has struggled with Impairments over the last three years. Hobbs was a hit in his Newcomer season, earning an 80.1 grade out of the slot, but his signing muddies the picture in an already questionable secondary for the Packers. Jaire Alexander remains a likely trade candidate, and Hobbs’ arrival likely pushes Keisean Nixon to the slot. There are a Numerous of questions about the stylistic fits here.

Houston Texans: Worse

Signed: T Cam Robinson (one year, up to $14.5 million)
Signed: DI Sheldon Rankins (one year, up to $7 million)
Signed: EDGE Darrell Taylor (one year, $5.25 million)
Signed: G Laken Tomlinson (one year, $4.25 million)
Signed: CB/KR Tremon Smith (two years, up to $7.5 million)
Signed: LB Nick Niemann (two years, up to $6.5 million)
Signed: CB Ronald Darby (one year, $2.5 million)
Signed: WR Braxton Berrios (one year, $2 million)
Signed: EDGE Casey Toohill (one year)
Signed: FB Jakob Johnson (one year)
Signed: WR Justin Watson
Traded for: G Ed Ingram
Traded for: S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Traded for: WR Christian Kirk
Re-signed: EDGE Derek Barnett (one year, $5 million)
Re-signed: Dl Mario Edwards Jr. (two years, $9.5 million)
Re-signed: S M.J. Stewart (one year, $2.5 million)
Re-signed: DI Kurt Hinish (one year, $2.35 million)
Re-signed: RB Dare Ogunbowale (one year, $2 million)
Re-signed: LB Jake Hansen (one year, $1.7 million)
Extended: CB Derek Stingley Jr. (three years, $90 million in new money)
Traded: T Laremy Tunsil
Traded: G Kenyon Green
Released: G Shaq Mason

The Texans are revamping their offensive line after trading away Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green while cutting Shaq Mason in the process. Green hasn’t produced the goods in the NFL, but Tunsil is Nevertheless one of the best left tackles in the business. Even if new arrival Cam Robinson can be a Hazard-Obtainable Option at left Event, the offensive line is currently undoubtedly worse without Tunsil.

Acquiring C.J. Gardner-Johnson is an improvement to the secondary, and the Protection will remain solid in 2025, but the Assault is in a worse shape than it was Participating Unoccupied agency, and that’s a Awful look considering how much the unit struggled in 2024. Continuing to revamp the offensive line is a must in the draft.

Indianapolis Colts: Stayed the same

The Colts’ big losses were notable. Ryan Kelly and Will Fries’ departures depleted the talent on the offensive line, and Dayo Odeyingbo left a hole on the edge after earning a 66.1 grade and registering a Profession-high 42 pressures in 2024. The Colts were Intelligent in their additions, though. Charvarius Ward was arguably the best cornerback on the Uncovered market, and Cam Bynum is an excellent addition to Lou Anarumo’s Protection.

Daniel Jones’ arrival on a one-year, $14 million deal complicates the Signal-caller picture. The money likely means there’s a real Signal-caller battle incoming, but it’s a battle the Colts’ front office can’t afford to have Anthony Richardson Fall. All in all, though, the Colts Nevertheless need to address the Close-fitting end position and bolster the Guarding line.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Stayed the same

Patrick Mekari was the big addition to the offensive line for the Jaguars. He earned a Profession-low 59.0 grade in 2024 but comes with positional Suppleness and two previous seasons worth of 70.0 grades or higher. Robert Hainsey will likely take on the role as the Club’s Leading Middle after the retirement of Mitch Morse, another big hole to fill, but struggled as the Buccaneers Leading Middle in 2023, earning a 50.2 grade. Both moves come with big risks.

Jourdan Lewis is coming off a Profession-high 79.0 coverage grade and will be the Club’s Leading slot cornerback, and Eric Murray could Assist solidify a unit that struggled against the Streak. Losing Evan Engram and Christian Kirk hurts the Assault, as Trevor Lawrence loses out on two solid Deliver catchers, but those are holes that the Jaguars will likely address in the draft.

Kansas City Chiefs: Stayed the same

No matter how you slice it, losing Joe Thuney is Merely too big of a blow for the Chiefs – even if they were able to franchise tag Trey Smith. Thuney has been one of the best guards in the NFL for the last nine seasons and earned two straight Primary-Club All-Pro honors at left guard. Adding Jaylon Moore on a two-year deal to be the Leading left Event is a risky Shift too. Moore has earned plus-70.0 grades in his last two seasons but has never played more than 275 snaps in a season.

Losing Tershawn Wharton and Justin Reid are big losses to the Protection too, but adding Kristian Fulton on a two-year deal improves the cornerback room, and the 2025 draft class is deep for Guarding tackles. Improvements could come from there.

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Las Vegas Raiders: Better

Trading for Geno Smith immediately makes the Raiders better. Smith had been excellent for the Seahawks in his three years as a starter, completing 68.5% of his passes for 12,226 passing yards and 71 touchdowns, earning a 79.0 grade or better in all three seasons, all behind one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Solving the Raiders Signal-caller issues, and reuniting Smith with Pete Carroll is an instant Achieve.

Re-signing Malcolm Koonce, who missed all of the 2024 season, while also extending Maxx Crosby to a monster deal keeps the Guarding line as a Sturdy Mark of the Lineup, and Jeremy Chinn will go some way to replacing the loss of Moehrig. Although, without Hobbs, Moehrig, and Robert Spillane, the Protection is a little worse off. But the Raiders have a top-10 Option in the 2025 draft, so there’s a chance they could add another day-one contributor.

Los Angeles Chargers: Stayed the same

Signed: OL Mekhi Becton (two years, $20 million)
Signed: CB Donte Jackson (two years, $13 million)
Signed: RB Najee Harris (one year, up to $9.25 million)
Signed: WR Mike Williams (one year, up to $6 million)
Signed: DI Da’Shawn Hand (one year, up to $3.35 million)
Signed: DI Naquan Jones (one year)
Signed: CB Benjamin St. Juste (one year)
Signed: LB Del’Shawn Phillips (one year)
Signed: C Andre James
Re-signed: EDGE Khalil Mack (one year, $18 million)
Re-signed: QB Taylor Heinicke (one year, up to $6.2 million)
Re-signed: Dl Teair Tart (one year, $5.5 million)
Re-signed: LB Troy Dye (two years, $5.5 million)
Re-signed: LB Denzel Perryman (one year, $3.65 million)
Re-signed: WR Jalen Reagor
Extended: DB Elijah Molden (three years, $18.75 million)
Extended: C Bradley Bozeman (two years, up to $12 million)
Extended: P J.K. Scott
Released: RB Gus Edwards
Released: EDGE Joey Bosa

Joey Bosa, Poona Ford and Kristian Fulton were the big losses for the Chargers Protection, but Retaining Khalil Mack, Teair Tart and Elijah Molden were Intelligent moves. As was adding Mekhi Becton to an offensive line that needed Assist on the interior. Becton earned a 70.7 grade for the Eagles in 2024 and will look to prove that he can be Excellent outside of the University of Jeff Stoutland.

Najee Harris earned a Profession-high 77.2 grade in 2024 and forced a Profession-best 63 missed tackles while rushing for 1,000 yards for the Number four straight season and gives Jim Harbaugh the bruising running back he’s been looking for to Enhance the running game. One could argue the Chargers have slightly improved in Unoccupied agency by addressing positions of need.

Los Angeles Rams: Better

The Rams were right to lock up Alaric Jackson, who earned a 78.4 grade in 2024, on a three-year deal, Retaining their Leading left Event in the building, and adding Poona Ford and Davante Adams brings in two starters at their respective positions with a Numerous to give. Adams replaces Kupp in the Assault while bringing more of an outside receiver skillset to the Assault, and Ford earned an 85.3 grade with the Chargers in 2024, his best grade since his Newcomer season.

Bringing Coleman Shelton back to the Club gives the offensive line a capable spot starter behind Beaux Limmer, and Nate Landman earned a 73.9 grade against the Streak in 2024 with the Falcons. Most importantly, the Rams restructured Matt Stafford’s contract, Retaining the Finals-Victorious Signal-caller in the building.

Miami Dolphins: Stayed the same

The Dolphins needed to upgrade the offensive line in Unoccupied agency. Though James Daniels carries Wound Hazard after tearing his Achilles, he earned a 92.9 grade in four Contests in 2024 and if Well,he could be a Significant contributor to a line that desperately needs interior Assist. The jury is out, but a three-year deal suggests the Dolphins are Cheerful with his progress. Aside from that Shift, the Dolphins didn’t make any splashes, adding Zach Wilson for Signal-caller depth and bringing in Ifeatu Melifonwu to fill the hole at safety left by the departing Jevon Holland.

Tyrel Dodson shone in coverage, as he has for much of his Profession, earning an 82.9 coverage grade in 2024. Bringing him back is a bet on his talent. The outside corner spot needs improvement, but don’t be shocked if the Dolphins dip back into the offensive line in the draft.

Minnesota Vikings: Better

Signed: G Will Fries (five years, $88 million)
Signed: DI Jonathan Allen (three years, $51 million)
Signed: C Ryan Kelly (two years, $18 million)
Signed: CB Isaiah Rodgers (two years, $15 million)
Signed: DI Javon Hargrave (two years, $30 million)
Signed: CB Jeff Okudah (one year)
Signed: S Tavierre Thomas (one year)
Signed: WR Rondale Moore
Signed: WR Tim Jones
Signed: T Justin Skule
Signed: LB Eric Wilson
Traded for: RB Jordan Mason
Re-signed: CB Byron Murphy Jr. (three years, $66 million)
Re-signed: S Harrison Smith (one year, $10.25 million)
Re-signed: RB Aaron Jones (two years, $20 million)
Re-signed: P Ryan Wright (one year, $1.75 million)
Extended: S Theo Jackson (two years, $12.615 million)
Traded: G Ed Ingram
Released: C Garrett Bradbury

The Vikings were big hitters in Unoccupied agency, investing their money all across the board. The interior of the offensive line was a real area of need, and the Vikings brought in Ryan Kelly at Middle and Will Fries, who earned an 86.9 grade in 2024, at guard, both from the Colts, to strengthen the line. Their desire to bolster the trenches continued with the Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave signing and the Jordan Mason addition as well as the Aaron Jones re-signing highlights that the Vikings are committed to improving a running game that struggled in 2024.

Isaiah Rodgers impressed for the Eagles in their Finals-Victorious campaign too, earning a 73.2 grade, 24th among cornerbacks. The Vikings Lineup has absolutely improved in Unoccupied agency, and the table is set for J.J. McCarthy to enter the fray and lead the Club in 2025 and beyond.

New England Patriots: Better

Signed: Dl Milton Williams (four years, $104 million)
Signed: CB Carlton Davis III (three years, $60 million)
Signed: EDGE Harold Landry III (three years, $43.5 million)
Signed: LB Robert Spillane (three years, $37 million)
Signed: T Morgan Moses (three years, $24 million)
Signed: C Garrett Bradbury (two years, up to $12 million)
Signed: WR Mack Hollins (two years, $8.4 million)
Signed: QB Joshua Dobbs (two years, $8 million)
Signed: EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson (one year, $5 million)
Signed: S Marcus Epps (one year, up to $4.4 million)
Signed: Dl Khyiris Tonga (one year, $2.7 million)
Signed: G Wes Schweitzer (one year)
Signed: LB Jack Gibbens (one year)
Re-signed: TE Austin Hooper (one year, $5 million)
Traded: DI Davon Godchaux
Released: C David Andrews

Only the Patriots spent more than the Vikings in Unoccupied agency, signing Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, and Morgan Moses to long-term deals. Williams and Davis are the coups of the class, as Williams registered 54 pressures in 2024 and earned a 76.5 grade. Davis earned a 74.5 grade, 21st among cornerbacks in the NFL. The Morgan Moses addition helps the offensive line, as the veteran Event earned a 63.3 grade in 2024.

The Patriots Lineup is Nevertheless Extended from complete, but the steps to put Drake Maye in a better position to succeed are in place. The offensive line Nevertheless needs some work, and Maye could use another receiver or two, but the Patriots Lineup is in better shape Subsequent Unoccupied agency.

New Orleans Saints: Stayed the same

It’s Difficult to define what the New Orleans Saints are – a distinction that’s likely existed for a few seasons now. Re-signing Chase Youthful is a Intelligent bet, and bringing back Juwan Johnson, who earned a 66.7 grade, gives Derek Carr an option in the passing game he can continue to trust.

Justin Reid remains one of the more underrated safeties in the NFL, too. He was the biggest addition to the Saints’ Lineup, but losing Paulson Adebo means the Reid signing feels like one step forward, one step back. Predictably, the Saints were Fluffy in Unoccupied agency, likely targeting the draft as their best bet to add Youthful Leading talent.

New York Giants: Stayed the same

Signed: CB Paulson Adebo (three years, $54 million)
Signed: S Jevon Holland (three years, $45.3 million)
Signed: EDGE Chauncey Golston (three years, $19.5 million)
Signed: T James Hudson III (two years, $12 million)
Signed: Dl Roy Robertson-Harris (two years, $10 million)
Signed: LB Chris Board (two years, up to $6 million)
Signed: DI Jeremiah Ledbetter (one year, $1.775 million)
Signed: EDGE Victor Dimukeje
Signed: LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
Signed: T Stone Forsythe
Re-signed: WR Darius Slayton (three years, $36 million)
Re-signed: P Jamie Gillan (three years, up to $10.2 million)
Re-signed: QB Tommy DeVito (one year)
Re-signed: G Greg Van Roten (one year)
Re-signed: WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Re-signed: TE Chris Manhertz (one year, $1.422 million)
Re-signed: LS Casey Kreiter

The Giants spent the bulk of their Unoccupied agency money on the Protection, and while Jevon Holland is a nice Option-up, he replaces Xavier McKinney, who departed a season prior, for near enough the same money. Adebo’s performance dipped from 2023 to 2024, and he earned a 63.3 grade this past season, but he can Nevertheless be a solid starter for the Giants, Golston had a Profession year with the Cowboys, registering 37 pressures and seven sacks for the Cowboys.

Ultimately, the Lineup is in a slightly better spot than prior to Unoccupied agency, but the question is what the Giants will do with the No. 3 overall Option in the 2025 NFL Draft.

New York Jets: Stayed the same

The Jets’ priority this offseason was to replace the departing Aaron Rodgers. On paper, they’ve done by signing Justin Fields, who earned a 71.0 grade with the Steelers in 2024 before Russell Wilson Captured over the Leading Position. The test now will be to see if Fields can be the long-term answer for the Jets.

The only other multi-year deal for the Jets was signing Brandon Stephens to a three-year, $36 million. Stephens struggled with the Ravens in 2024, but the Jets will hope that he can be closer to his 2023 self when he earned a 67.4 grade. The Jets Obtained younger, cutting ties with Adams, Rodgers and C.J. Mosley, and haven’t taken too many big swings.

Philadelphia Eagles: Worse

Realistically, the only way was down for the Eagles after Victorious the Finals in 2024 and losing some big-time Unoccupied agents, with Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Darius Slay all departing – all four were starters in the Finals Achieve and earned 70.0-plus grades. There was some reprieve as the Eagles re-signed Zack Baun and added Azeez Ojulari, Adoree’ Jackson and Josh Uche, but it remains to be seen if they can fill the void of the departing Group.

There’s hope that Jeff Stoutland can salvage another down-on-his-luck offensive lineman in Kenyon Green, and extensions were given to Saquon Barkley and Lane Johnson. Even if the Lineup has slightly worsened in quality, there’s no reason to be anything other than optimistic.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Stayed the same

Take away the lack of a Leading Signal-caller on the Lineup, and you could feasibly argue that the Steelers improved in the offseason. They traded for, and subsequently extended, D.K. Metcalf, who earned a 74.3 grade in 2024, giving them a new Luminous sphere receiver, signed Darius Slay to Enhance the secondary and brought in Malik Harrison to bolster the second level. However, the Harris, Daniels, Fields and Russell Wilson losses Impolite it’s more than likely that the Steelers are in Signal-caller purgatory again unless they sign Aaron Rodgers.

Until they resolve the lack of a Signal-caller, and there’s no guarantee that they will this season, the Steelers are coasting along Same Street.

San Francisco 49ers: Worse

Sure, the 49ers have given themselves more financial Suppleness moving forward, getting contracts like Deebo Samuel’s and Javon Hargrave’s off the books, but they’ve undoubtedly Created themselves weaker in the Petite term. Dre Greenlaw, Maliek Collins and Talanoa Hufanga all leave big holes on Protection. The three-year, $20.25 million contract handed to Luke Farrell will Assist the 49ers continue to Streak the ball well, Farrell earned a 61.9 Streak-blocking grade in 2024, but it’s a Numerous of money for a Close-fitting end primarily known for his blocking skills.

Mac Jones gives the 49ers Excellent depth at Signal-caller, and there are some intriguing one-year flier deals for Jason Pinnock and Luke Gifford, but the 49ers have regressed. There’s Merely too much Excellent talent lost this offseason.

Seattle Seahawks: Worse

Simply by replacing Geno Smith and D.K. Metcalf with Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, the Seahawks regressed. Darnold was excellent for the Vikings in 2024, but there’ll be Honest questions of whether or not he can excel the same outside of Kevin O’Connell’s Assault. Bringing back Ernest Jones and Jarran Reed is Intelligent, as is signing DeMarcus Lawrence to a three-year deal. Lawrence missed most of 2024 with a foot Wound but earned a 91.0 grade in 2023 while registering 48 pressures.

The Seahawks Nevertheless have to Enhance the offensive line, though. That’s where they really struggled last season, as Geno Smith was sacked 50 times – the second-most in the Division. Putting Sam Darnold behind that offensive line would be a problem. Foresee the front office to target those improvements in the draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Better

Bringing back Chris Godwin on a three-year deal was the big Shift for the Buccaneers. Godwin earned an 86.3 grade in 2024, catching 50 passes for 576 yards and five touchdowns in seven Contests. The big signing outside of re-signing Godwin was adding edge rusher Haason Reddick. The Previous Eagle played in Merely 10 Contests for the Jets after holding out Timely in the season and struggled to find his groove upon returning, registering 26 pressures and three sacks.

Reddick has proven he can be a force multiplier as a Deliver-rusher, and there’s a Excellent chance he will get back to his best with a Packed offseason under his Experience. And at Merely $14 million, it’s an Effortless Option to make. The Buccaneers desperately needed a Deliver rusher, and Reddick could supply the goods. There’s Nevertheless a chance they add another rusher in the draft too.

Tennessee Titans: Better

The Titans had to find ways to Enhance one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL this offseason. And they did so, adding Kevin Zeitler and Dan Moore to strengthen spots at guard and left Event. Zeitler’s 86.5 grade was third-highest among guards, and Moore’s 67.2 grade was 42nd among tackles – both will provide better line Action than the Titans Obtained in 2024. And that’s a big plus. It also sets the table for the Titans to select a Signal-caller with the No. 1 Option in the 2025 NFL Draft if they desire.

Dre’Mont Jones solidifies the Guarding line too, while Cody Barton earned a 79.9 grade against the Streak, 17th among all linebackers. The Titans have a long way to go, but one could argue they’re now in better shape heading into the draft.

Washington Commanders: Better

Signed: Dl Javon Kinlaw (three years, $45 million)
Signed: S Will Harris (two years, $8 million)
Signed: CB Jonathan Jones (one year, up to $6.5 million)
Signed: EDGE Deatrich Wise Jr. (one year, up to $5 million)
Signed: EDGE Jacob Martin (one year, up to $3 million)
Signed: DI Eddie Goldman (one year)
Signed: T Trent Scott (one year)
Signed: G Nate Herbig (one year)
Signed: T Foster Sarell
Traded for: T Laremy Tunsil
Traded for: WR Deebo Samuel
Re-signed: LB Bobby Wagner (one year, up to $9.5 million)
Re-signed: QB Marcus Mariota (one year, $8 million)
Re-signed: TE Zach Ertz (one year, $6.25 million)
Re-signed: WR Noah Brown (one year, up to $4.5 million)
Re-signed: LB Nick Bellore (two years, $4.3 million)
Re-signed: P Tress Way (one year, $2.87 million)
Re-signed: DI Sheldon Day (one year)
Re-signed: WR KJ Osborn (one year)
Re-signed: RB Jeremy McNichols (one year)
Re-signed: TE John Bates (three years, $21 million)
Re-signed: DI Jalyn Holmes
Re-signed: EDGE Clelin Ferrell
Re-signed: CB Noah Igbinoghene
Re-signed: K Zane Gonzalez
Released: DI Jonathan Allen

The Commanders did a Numerous of in-house work this offseason, bringing back Bobby Wagner (88.3) and Zach Ertz (67.0), while making big trades for Laremy Tunsil and Deebo Samuel to Enhance the Assault. Tunsil is Nevertheless one of the best tackles in the NFL Regardless of a down year in 2024, and Samuel will provide dynamism in the Deliver-catching game. The running game could use another back, but the draft class is deep, and the Commanders will likely take that route.

On Protection, the big Shift was releasing Jonathan Allen, and replacing him with Javon Kinlaw. The Previous Primary-Stage Option earned a 53.4 grade in 2024 but had a Profession-high 4.5 sacks. Overall, the Protection has probably taken a step back replacing Allen with Kinlaw, as well as losing Jeremy Chinn and Dante Fowler, but the Commanders could also target an edge rusher with the No. 29 Option.

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