Atlanta Falcons News - Sportsnaut https://sportsnaut.com/tag/atlanta-falcons/ The Most Powerful Name In Sports Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:40:41 +0000 en-US hourly 12 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://sportsnaut.com/wp-content/themes/sportsnaut-child-theme/img/branding/site-icon-32x32.png Atlanta Falcons News - Sportsnaut https://sportsnaut.com/tag/atlanta-falcons/ 32 32 NFL rumors identify 2 early suitors for Trey Hendrickson trade with Cincinnati Bengals https://sportsnaut.com/nfl-rumors-trey-hendrickson-trade-falcons-commanders/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:12:04 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1278430 NFL rumors, Trey Hendrickson trade
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The Cincinnati Bengals prevented wide receiver Tee Higgins from reaching NFL free agency by using the franchise tag on him for the second consecutive year. However, that decision could come at the cost of losing edge rusher Trey Hendrickson who surfaced in NFL rumors this week.

Hendrickson, a reigning Defensive Player of the Year finalist, is entering the last year of his contract. He briefly held out last summer in search of a long-term extension but the two sides never came close to a deal. Nearly a year later, the Bengals permitted him to seek a trade.

Related: Trey Hendrickson trade landing spots

The 30-year-old edge rusher’s trade value is at an all-time high. He set career-highs in pressures (54) and quarterback hits (36) last season, leading the league in sacks (17.5). As the lone bright spot on one of the league’s worst defenses, he earned first-team All-Pro honors and finished second in DPOY voting. Now he’s looking for a new team.

Related: Atlanta Falcons eyeing big move in 2025 NFL Draft

According to FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons had already been monitoring Hendrickson’s situation in Cincinnati. Now that the Pro Bowl pass rusher can explore a trade to another team, Atlanta and Washington are expected to pursue a deal for him.

  • Trey Hendrickson contract (Spotrac): $18.666 million cap hit in 2025, NFL free agent in 2026

Other clubs – Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots – could also get involved. For now, the Falcons and Commanders are the only clubs actively linked in NFL rumors to a potential deal. This situation is also unlikely to play out as Matthew Stafford’s did with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Bengals simply don’t have the financial flexibility to have Hendrickson, Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase signed to market-setting contracts. It appears Cincinnati has chosen which of its core players it will be prioritizing, which could lead to Hendrickson being moved ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Related: Washington Commanders mock draft

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Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:40:41 +0000 NFL News NFL
NFL rumors: Insider predicts Cleveland Browns will land four-time Pro Bowl quarterback amid Deshaun Watson’s injury https://sportsnaut.com/cleveland-browns-rumors-nfl-insider-predicts-kirk-cousins-signing/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:04:38 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1278347 Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
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The quarterback position has become an absolute nightmare for the Cleveland Browns since they signed Deshaun Watson to that fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million megadeal in 2022.

Despite facing sexual misconduct allegations from two dozen massage therapists during his Houston Texans tenure, the Browns still hitched their wagon to Watson — and watching it play out has been nothing short of painful. What they thought was a franchise-altering move has instead morphed into one of the league’s most disastrous contracts, with Watson transforming from Pro Bowl playmaker to one of the NFL’s worst quarterbacks.

The numbers tell a brutal story: Watson has suited up for just 19 games amid suspensions and injuries, limping to a 9-10 record while throwing for only 19 touchdowns against 12 interceptions and absorbing a punishment-filled 70 sacks. His 2024 campaign was particularly disastrous — a 1-6 record with just five touchdowns, three interceptions, and a staggering 33 sacks before tearing his Achilles. On top of that, Watson re-tore that same Achilles during offseason work and now stands to miss significant time in 2025.

With the second overall pick in their pocket, the Browns could target their quarterback of the future in Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders. But draft prospects alone won’t solve their immediate crisis. Cleveland desperately needs a veteran presence under center who can navigate 2025 while Watson’s future hangs in limbo.

That’s why one NFL insider believes the Browns could end up with a $180 million quarterback.

Related: 8 impact players Cleveland Browns may target with $36 million in new cap space after restructuring Deshaun Watson’s contract

Insider: Cleveland Browns will sign four-time Pro Bowl quarterback

Kirk Cousins, Cleveland Browns
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With Cleveland’s quarterback room in shambles, The Athletic’s Mike Jones has proposed a fascinating potential marriage — Kirk Cousins landing with the Browns, though only if he’s ultimately released by the Atlanta Falcons.

Cousins, who inked a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed before the 2024 season, experienced his own fall from grace in Atlanta. After going 7-7 in 14 starts with 18 touchdowns and a league-leading 16 interceptions, the Falcons eventually benched the veteran in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

“Cousins makes so much sense for the Browns, who appear unlikely to have Deshaun Watson for some time because of the setback he experienced in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon,” Jones wrote.

What makes this potential pairing especially intriguing? Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and Cousins share significant history from their Minnesota days, when Stefanski served as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator and helped Cousins deliver some of his best professional seasons.

“Cousins played under Browns coach Kevin Stefanski when the latter was offensive coordinator in Minnesota and seemingly would be able to make a seamless transition to the Browns,” Jones noted.

For Cousins, Cleveland might represent the perfect redemption opportunity after his shocking Atlanta benching. He might just be the steady hand the Browns desperately need.

Related: Cleveland Browns to seriously consider this potential superstar with No. 2 overall pick

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Atlanta Falcons reportedly eyeing big move in 2025 NFL Draft with specific strategy https://sportsnaut.com/atlanta-falcons-rumors-2025-nfl-draft-trade/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1277264 Atlanta Falcons, 2205 NFL Draft
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The Atlanta Falcons delivered the biggest surprise of the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. While there weren’t any NFL rumors at the time suggesting Atlanta would use a first-round pick on its new face of the franchise, there is early buzz regarding the team’s plans in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Atlanta won’t have much cap space to work with in NFL free agency this offseason, entering March $5.3 million over the salary cap. Even with a few cap casualties and contract restructures, the Falcons won’t be in a position where they can address some glaring needs with top free-agent talent.

Related: 2025 NFL mock draft, see who the Atlanta Falcons take

It leaves the 2025 NFL Draft as the only viable avenue to make significant upgrades to the Falcons roster. Complicating things further, Atlanta is also dealing with ramifications from its actions last offseason. The NFL found that the team illegally tampered with Kirk Cousins, resulting in the club being docked a fifth-round pick. It could have some influence on how the team operates in Round 1.

According to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, the Falcons have “some interest” in trading the 15th overall pick in the first round. It’s all tied into the club’s preliminary strategy in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Related: Insider predicts Atlanta Falcons’ decision with Kirk Cousins

Graziano reports that Atlanta intends to use “most, if not all” of its early-round picks on defensive players. This is all to overhaul a Falcons defense that ranked 20th in EPA per Play (0.042) and entered the offseason 21st in the NFL defense rankings.

As it stands, Atlanta only has two selections in the first 100 picks with three in the top 240 picks. With needs all across the board defensively, the Falcons could trade down with a team like the Green Bay Packers (23rd, 54th, 87th, 123rd, 160th overall picks) or the Baltimore Ravens (27th, 59th, 91st, 128th, 136th, 171st, 175th and 179th overall picks). It would still allow the team to snag an edge rusher or defensive back at the end of Round 1, while potentially adding another starter along with rotational depth on Day 2.

Related: 2025 NFL Draft order, Atlanta Falcons draft picks 2025

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Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:54:27 +0000 NFL News NFL
Insider predicts Atlanta Falcons’ decision with Kirk Cousins, 2 potential landing spots https://sportsnaut.com/kirk-cousins-next-team-atlanta-falcons-news/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:48:42 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1275924 Atlanta Falconss, Kirk Cousins
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Michael Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback in 2025, leaving Kirk Cousins with an uncertain future less than a year after he signed a four-year, $180 million contract. With the NFL quarterback carousel underway, one particular outcome feels inevitable for Cousins.

Atlanta has already expressed interest in potentially retaining Cousins for the 2025 season as a veteran backup behind Penix. However, the quarterback’s cap hit and his frustration with the organization that bailed on him so quickly make that basically impossible.

Related: Reporter names potential surprise landing spot for Kirk Cousins

  • Kirk Cousins stats (ESPN): 3,506 passing yards, 18-16 TD-INT, 66.9% completion rate, 7.7 yards per attempt, 88.6 QB rating

It puts the Falcons front office in a situation where they’ll need to bite the financial bullet and move on from Cousins this offseason. There are multiple teams in the market for a veteran starter and multiple clubs will have an interest in the 36-year-old. However, even that outcome appears highly unlikely.

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated covered the situation in-depth, explaining his belief that the Falcons will eventually have to release Cousins. That’s because Atlanta can’t afford to keep him on the roster and Cousins is disgruntled enough with the franchise that he can use his no-trade clause to prevent the Falcons from moving him elsewhere.

Related: One NFL offseason move every team should make, including Atlanta Falcons

  • Kirk Cousins contract (Spotrac): $40 million cap hit in 2025

Once Cousins is released, Breer believes the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns could be the top landing spots. Cleveland is too tight against the NFL salary cap to land someone like Sam Darnold or Aaron Rodgers and the Rams could be in the quarterback market if they pull the trigger on a Matthew Stafford trade with 4 NFL teams already pursuing the Rams’ veteran.

Cousins is reportedly looking to play for a team with a veteran play-caller, which both the Browns and Rams can offer. Because Atlanta would be paying most of his salary in 2025, he could also sign for close to the veterans’ minimum in 2025 to provide Los Angeles or Cleveland with one of the most cap-friendly starting quarterbacks in the NFL.

Related: 2025 NFL mock draft

While the Falcons will likely try and explore trading Cousins at the NFL Combine, teams around the league recognize that Atlanta will eventually have to release him. Once that happens, the Browns and Rams are two teams to monitor closely for his services.

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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:48:46 +0000 NFL News NFL
NFL insider names surprise potential Kirk Cousins landing spot for 2025 season https://sportsnaut.com/kirk-cousins-news-nfl-rumors-jets/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:17:07 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1274212 Kirk Cousins
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The Atlanta Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, creating significant uncertainty regarding Kirk Cousins’ future with the team. While Atlanta hasn’t made a final decision, there are potential suitors already being linked to the veteran quarterback.

Atlanta could conceivably keep Cousins as a top backup option behind Penix. However, the relationship with the four-time Pro Bowl selection is fractured and the 36-year-old isn’t interested in being a backup next season. Trading Cousins is also an option, but NFL teams know they can just wait until he is released just as the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson last year.

Related: Best landing spots for top NFL free agent QBs, including Kirk Cousins

  • Kirk Cousins stats (ESPN): 3,506 passing yards, 18-16 TD-INT, 66.9% completion rate, 7.7 yards per attempt, 88.6 QB rating

Once he is released, the Falcons will be on the hook for Cousins’ $27.5 salary in 2024. Whatever amount he signs for with his next team will be offset by the total salary Atlanta is paying him. As a result, he’ll likely be one of the cheapest starting quarterbacks in the NFL next season, which has led many to connect him to the Cleveland Browns.

Cousins has also been connected to the Los Angeles Rams, who could trade Matthew Stafford if the veteran quarterback doesn’t restructure his contract. There’s also another landing spot, specifically mentioned by ESPN’s senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler on SportsCenter.

Also Read: New York Giants a ‘sleeper’ for veteran QB this offseason

“You know, the New York Jets, once upon a time, wanted to sign Cousins. He’s going to be one of the best options.

Jeremy Fowler on the New York Jets as a potential landing spot for Kirk Cousins

It would be a viable opportunity for Cousins to prove himself again. New York’s defense should have a one-year turnaround under head coach Aaron Glenn. Furthermore, a Jets offense with Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall would provide Cousins with a strong supporting cast, at least better than the Browns could offer.

Related: New York Jets insider addresses Garrett Wilson trade rumors

  • Kirk Cousins contract (Spotrac): $40 million cap hit in 2025

However, Cousins just went through the experience in Atlanta of having a first-year offensive coordinator and play-caller (Zac Robinson). He would have to deal with that again after former Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand was brought over with Glenn to serve as the Jets offensive coordinator.

Also Read:: Miami Dolphins insider suggests team has changed stance on Tyreek Hill trade this offseason

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Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:49 +0000 NFL News NFL
NFL free agents 2025: NFL free agents by team this offseason https://sportsnaut.com/nfl-free-agents-2025-by-team-position/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:44:08 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1272405 NFL free agents
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The 2024 NFL season drew to a close with the Philadelphia Eagles decimating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Many key Eagles players from that championship-winning performance will be among the NFL free agents in 2025. It makes NFL free agency this offseason particularly intriguing, especially with a new Super Bowl champion.

Related: Top NFL free agents 2025, ranking 30 best players

Below, we’re taking a look at NFL free agents by team right now. Of note, these are not rankings of the free agents and instead just lists whose contracts are expiring this offseason. You can also find NFL free agents by position 2025.

NFL free agents 2025: NFL free agents by team this offseason

Here are the NFL free agents by team entering the offseason. All players are unrestricted free agents (UFAs) unless otherwise mentioned as a Restricted Free Agent (RFA) or Exclusive Rights Free Agent). Info via Spotrac.com.

Arizona Cardinals

  • OLB Kyzir White
  • G Will Hernandez
  • K Matt Prater
  • OLB Dennis Gardeck
  • LT Kelvin Beachum
  • G Evan Brown
  • WR Zach Pascal
  • WR Zay Jones
  • C Trystan Colon-Castillo
  • LS Aaron Brewer
  • EDGE L.J. Collier
  • ILB Krys Barnes
  • LB Baron Browning
  • P Michael Palardy
  • LT Jackson Barton
  • OLB Julian Okwara
  • WR Greg Dortch
  • DT Naquan Jones
  • OLB Victor Dimukeje
  • OLB Markus Bailey
  • S Andre Chachere – RFA
  • G Carter O’Donnell – RFA
  • S Joey Blount – RFA
  • LB Jesse Luketa – RFA

Atlanta Falcons

  • EDGE Matthew Judon
  • FS Justin Simmons
  • OLB Lorenzo Carter
  • CB Mike Hughes
  • S Richie Grant
  • EDGE Kentavius Street
  • WR Rondale Moore
  • CB Antonio Hamilton
  • WR Khadarel Hodge
  • TE Ross Dwelley
  • EDGE James Smith-Williams
  • RT Storm Norton
  • DT Eddie Goldman
  • RT Brandon Parker
  • CB Kevin King
  • EDGE Demone Harris
  • C Drew Dalman
  • DT Ta’Quan Graham
  • RB Avery Williams
  • CB Harrison Hand – RFA
  • ILB Nathan Landman – RFA
  • C Ryan Neuzil – RFA
  • G Kyle Hinton – RFA
  • S Dee Alford – RFA
  • S Micah Abernathy – ERFA
  • FB Robert Burbs – ERFA

Baltimore Ravens

  • OT Ronnie Stanley
  • G Patrick Mekari
  • CB Tre’Davious White
  • FB Patrick Ricard
  • WR Nelson Agholor
  • LB Malik Harrison
  • OT Josh Jones
  • WR Diontae Johnson
  • EDGE Brent Urban
  • QB Josh Johnson
  • WR Steven Sims Jr
  • WR Deonte Harty
  • LB Chris Board
  • G Ben Cleveland
  • CB Brandon Stephens
  • ILB Kristian Welch
  • CB Trayvon Mullen
  • WR Tylan Wallace
  • S ArDarius Washington – RFA
  • CB Christian Matthew – RFA
  • RB Owen Wright – ERFA

Buffalo Bills

  • WR Amari Cooper
  • CB Rasul Douglas
  • DT Austin Johnson
  • WR Mack Hollins
  • EDGE Dawuane Smoot
  • T Tommy Doyle
  • S Damar Hamlin
  • FB Reggie Gilliam
  • RB Ty Johnson
  • DT Quinton Jefferson
  • DT Jordan Phillips
  • LS Reid Ferguson
  • TE Quintin Morris – RFA
  • OT Alec Anderson – ERFA

Carolina Panthers

  • C Austin Corbett
  • S Xavier Woods
  • QB Andy Dalton
  • SS Jordan Fuller
  • LB Shaq Thompson
  • S Sam Franklin
  • P Johnny Hekker
  • K Eddy Pineiro
  • LS J.J. Jansen
  • TE Ian Thomas
  • SS Nick Scott
  • G Brady Christensen
  • TE Tommy Tremble
  • CB Michael Jackson
  • CB Lonnie Johnson
  • D DeShawn Williams
  • WR David Moore
  • RB Mike Boone
  • CB Caleb Farley
  • OLB Cam Gill
  • QB Feleipe Franks
  • WR Dan Chisena – RFA
  • RB Raheem Blackshear – RFA
  • WR Velus Jones – RFA
  • G Cade Mays – RFA
  • WR Deven Thompkins – RFA
  • ILB Chandler Wooten – ERFA
  • DT Raequan Williams – ERFA
  • DT LaBryan Ray – ERFA

Chicago Bears

  • WR Keenan Allen
  • EDGE Darrell Taylor
  • C Coleman Shelton
  • LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
  • G Teven Jenkins
  • RB Travis Homer
  • TE Marcedes Lewis
  • LS Patrick Scales
  • OLB Jake Martin
  • WR Deandre Carter
  • G Matt Pryor
  • S Tarvarius Moore
  • DT Byron Cowart
  • S Adrian Colbert
  • WR Collin Johnson
  • RB Darrynton Evans
  • WR Nsimba Webster
  • TE Stephen Carlson
  • LS Scott Daly
  • OT Jake Curhan
  • C Doug Kramer – RFA
  • S Jaylon Jones – RFA
  • LB Jack Sanborn – RFA
  • CB Josh Blackwell – RFA
  • DT Jonathan Ford – ERFA
  • DE Daniel Hardy – ERFA
  • S Douglas Coleman – ERFA
  • DT Jonathan Ford – ERFA
  • CB Ameer Speed – ERFA

Cincinnati Bengals

  • WR Tee Higgins
  • DT B.J. Hill
  • TE Mike Gesicki
  • CB Mike Hilton
  • RT Trent Brown
  • CB Marco Wilson
  • LB Akeem Davis-Gaither
  • OT Cody Ford
  • EDGE Joseph Ossai
  • LB Joe Bachie
  • S Vonn Bell
  • TE Tanner Hudson
  • RB Trayveon Williams
  • DT Jay Tufele
  • EDGE Cam Sample
  • OT D’ante Smith
  • RB Chris Evans
  • RB Khalil Herbert
  • LS Cal Admoitis – RFA
  • K Cade York – ERFA
  • G Jackson Kirkland – ERFA
  • P Ryan Rehkow – ERFA
  • TE Cam Grandy – ERFA

Cleveland Browns

  • OT Jedrick Wills
  • QB Jameis Winston
  • C Nick harris
  • RB Nick Chubb
  • WR Elijah Moore
  • RB Nyheim Miller-Hines
  • TE Jordan Akins
  • DT Maurice Hurst
  • ILB Devin Bush
  • FS Rodney McLeod
  • OT Michael Dunn
  • OT Germain Ifedi
  • WR James Proche
  • RB D’Onta Foreman
  • TE Geoff Swain
  • TE Jordan Akins
  • OT Geron Christian
  • CB Tony Brown
  • CB Michael Ford
  • ILB Khaleke Hudson
  • G Hakeem Adeniji
  • RT James Hudson
  • QB Bailey Zappe – RFA
  • S D’Anthony Bell – RFA
  • OLB James Houston – RFA
  • RB John Kelly – ERFA
  • DT Michael Dwumfour ERFA
  • TE Blake Whiteheart – ERFA
  • OLB Winston Reid – ERFA

Dallas Cowboys

  • WR Brandin Cooks
  • G Zack Martin
  • EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence
  • RB Rico Dowdle
  • P Bryan Anger
  • ILB Eric Kendricks
  • QB Trey Lance
  • QB Cooper Rush
  • CB Jourdan Lewis
  • DT Linval Joseph
  • CB C.J. Goodwin
  • LS Trent Sieg
  • OT Chuma Edoga
  • DT Osa Odighizuwa
  • EDGE Chauncey Golston
  • EDGE Carl Lawson
  • OLB Nick Vigil
  • CB Amani Oruwariye
  • EDGE Carlos Watkins
  • CB Israel Mukuamu
  • S Markqueese Bell – RFA
  • WR Kavontae Turpin – RFA
  • EDGE Tyrys Wheat – ERFA
  • C Brock Hoffman – ERFA
  • S Juanyeh Thomas – ERFA

Denver Broncos

  • DT D.J. Jones
  • ILB Cody Barton
  • RB Javonte Williams
  • QB Zach Wilson
  • QB Jarrett Stidham
  • CB Tremon Smith
  • P Riley Dixon
  • LB Justin Strnad
  • OT Matt Peart
  • FB Michael Burton
  • ILB Zach Cunningham
  • OT Quinn Bailey
  • WR Lil’jordan Humphrey
  • LS Mitchell Fraboni – RFA
  • TE Lucas Krull – ERFA
  • CB Ja’Quan McMillan – ERFA
  • EDGE Dondrea Tillman – ERFA
  • S Devon Key – ERFA
  • DT Jordan Jackson – ERFA

Detroit Lions

  • CB Carlton Davis
  • EDGE Marcus Davenport
  • G Kevin Zeitler
  • EDGE John Cominsky
  • CB Emmanuel Moseley
  • DT Levi Onwuzurike
  • CB Khalil Dorsey
  • K Michael Badgley
  • CB Kindle Vildor
  • QB Teddy Bridgewater
  • DT Kyle Peko
  • EDGE Ezekiel Turner
  • WR Allen Robinson
  • CB Ifeatu Melifonwu
  • OT Dan Skipper
  • LB Ben Niemann
  • WR Tim Patrick
  • EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad
  • EDGE Pat O’Connor
  • EDGE Jonah Williams
  • LB Derrick Barnes
  • ILB Kwon Alexander
  • RB Craig Reynolds – RFA
  • ILB Anthony Pittman – RFA
  • EDGE Myles Adams – RFA
  • TE Shane Zylstra – RFA
  • G Kayoden Awosika – RFA
  • OT Michael Niese – ERFA
  • OT Connor Galvin – ERFA
  • S Morice Norris – ERFA
  • EDGE Mitchell Agude – ERFA

Green Bay Packers

  • CB Eric Stokes
  • RB A.J. Dillon
  • CB Corey Ballentine
  • C Josh Myers
  • ILB Eric Wilson
  • K Brandon McManus
  • OT Andre Dillard
  • TE Tyler Davis
  • CB Robert Rochell
  • DT Tedarrell Slaton
  • LB Isaiah McDuffie
  • TE John FitzPatrick – RFA
  • WR Bo Melton – ERFA
  • LB Arron Mosby – ERFA
  • P Daniel Whelan – ERFA
  • RB Emanuel Wilson – ERFA
  • OT Kadeem Telfort – ERFA

Houston Texans

  • WR Stefon Diggs
  • CB Jef Okudah
  • WR Robert Woods
  • DE Foley Fatukasi
  • QB Case Keenum
  • SS M.J. Stewart
  • EDGE Jerry Hughes
  • LB Del’Shawn Phillips
  • ILB Neville Hewitt
  • EDGE Dere Barnett
  • FS Eric Murray
  • CB Kris Boyd
  • EDGE Mario Edwards
  • RB Dare Ogunbowale
  • LS Jon Weeks
  • G Kendrick Green
  • ILB Devin White
  • TE Irv Smith Jr
  • CB Myles Bryant
  • CB Ka’Dar Hollman
  • G Zach Thomas
  • TE Dalton Keene
  • DT Kurt Hinish
  • OLB Jake Hansen
  • TE Teagan Quitoriano

Indianapolis Colts

  • C Ryan Kelly
  • TE Mo Allie-Cox
  • QB Joe Flacco
  • LB E.J. Speed
  • S Julian Blackmon
  • WR Ashton Dulin
  • DT Taven Bryan
  • EDGE Dayo Odeyingbo
  • C Danny Pinter
  • S Ronnie Harrison
  • G Mark Glowinski
  • CB David Long
  • RB Trey Sermon
  • TE Kylen Granson
  • WR Juwane Winfree
  • QB Sam Ehlinger
  • G Will Fries
  • OB Grant Stuard
  • S Trevor Denbrow – RFA
  • C Wesley French – RFA
  • G Ryan Coll – ERFA

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • G Brandon Scherff
  • QB Mac Jones
  • DT Jeremiah Ledbetter
  • LB Caleb Johnson
  • FS Andre Cisco
  • RB D’Ernest Johnson
  • QB C.J. Beaethard
  • TE Josiah Deguara
  • TE Luke Farrell
  • C Cole Van Lanen – RFA
  • WR Tim Jones – RFA
  • ILB Joe Giles-Harris – ERFA
  • OLB De’Shaan Dixon – ERFA
  • EDGE Esezi Otomewo

Kansas City Chiefs

  • WR DeAndre Hopkins
  • S Justin Reid
  • EDGE Charles Omenihu
  • G Trey Smith
  • WR Marquise Brown
  • QB Carson Wentz
  • EDGE Josh Uche
  • EDGE Tershawn Wharton
  • DT Derrick Nnadi
  • WR Justin Watson
  • RB Samaje Perine
  • OT D.J. Humphries
  • LB Nick Bolton
  • LS James Winchester
  • DT Mike Pennel
  • WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
  • RB Kareem Hunt
  • WR Mecole Gardman
  • TE Jody Forston
  • DT Marlon Tuipolotu
  • CB Keith Taylor – RFA
  • TTE Preyton Henershot – RFA
  • CB Nazeeh Johnson – RFA
  • LB Jack Cochrane – RFA
  • EDGE Malik Herring – RFA
  • G Mike Caliendo – ERFA
  • P Matt Araize – ERFA
  • K Spencer Shrader – ERFA

Las Vegas Raiders

  • S Marcus Epps
  • LB Robert Spillane
  • EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson
  • TE Harrison Bryant
  • DT John Jenkins
  • G Cody Whitehair
  • OT Andrus Peat
  • RB Alexander Mattison
  • S Trevon Moehrig
  • RB Ameer Abdullah
  • LB Divine Deablo
  • EDGE Malcolm Koonce
  • CB Darnay Holmes
  • WR Terrace marshall
  • CB Nate Hobbs
  • EDGE Janarius Robinson
  • QB Desmond Ridder – RFA
  • WR D.J. Turner – RFA
  • DT Zach Carter – RFA
  • S Isaiah Pola-Mao – RFA
  • OLB Luke Masterson – RFA
  • CB Sam Webb – ERFA
  • EDGE Charles Snowden – ERFA
  • ILB Kana’i Mauga – ERFA
  • G Jordan Meredith – ERFA
  • DT Matthew Butler – ERFA

Los Angeles Chargers

  • EDGE Khalil Mack
  • EDGE Morgan Fox
  • CB Kristian Fulton
  • ILB Denzel Perryman
  • QB Taylor Heinicke
  • WR DJ Chark
  • QB Easton Stick
  • ILB Denzel Perryman
  • P JK Scott
  • CB Asante Samuel Jr
  • EDGE Poona Ford
  • LB Troy Dye
  • RB JK Dobbins
  • S Marcus Maye
  • WR Joshua Palmer
  • SS Tony Jefferson
  • CB Eli Apple
  • CB Elijah Molden
  • C Sam Mustipher
  • LB Shaq Quarterman
  • DT Teair Tart
  • WR Jalen Ragor
  • TE Hayden Hurst
  • C Bradley Bozeman
  • EDGE Chris Rumph II
  • WR Simi Fehoko
  • OL Brenden Jaimes
  • ILB Nick Niemann
  • OT Foster Sarell – RFA
  • TE Stone Smart – RFA
  • TE Tucker Fisk – ERFA

Los Angeles Rams

  • OT Joe Noteboom
  • OT Alaric Jackson
  • WR Demarcus Robinson
  • QB Jimmy Garoppolo
  • WR Tutu Atwell
  • OLB Mike Hoecht
  • LB Christian Rozeboom
  • S Josh Johnson
  • TE Hunter Long
  • OT Conor McDermott
  • DT Larrell Murchison
  • WR Tyler Johnson
  • LB Troy Reeder
  • DL Neville Gallimore
  • CB Ahkello Witherspoon
  • DT Bobby Brown
  • RB Ronnie Rivers – RFA
  • ILB Jake Hummel – RFA
  • C Dylan McMahon – ERFA

Miami Dolphins

  • EDGE Calais Campbell
  • ILB Tyrell Dodson
  • EDGE Emmanuel Ogbah
  • RB Jeff Wilson
  • OT Kendall Lamm
  • OLB Duke Riley
  • FS Jevon Holland
  • WR Braxton Berrios
  • OL Liam Eichenberg
  • G Robert Jones
  • FS Jorda Poyer
  • S Siran Neal
  • OT Isaiah Wynn
  • DT Benito Jones
  • S Elijah Campbell
  • ILB Anthony Walker Jr
  • LB Cameron Brown
  • EDGE Da’shawn Hand
  • WR River Cracraft
  • LS Jake McQuaide
  • OLB Tyus Bowser
  • DT Matt Dickerson
  • QB Tyler Huntley
  • TE Jack Stoll
  • WR D’Wayne Eskridge
  • WR Anthony Schwartz – RFA
  • OLB Quinton Bell – RFA
  • CB Kader Kohou – RFA
  • OT Kion Smith – ERFA
  • OLB Cameron Goode – ERFA
  • WR Grant DuBose – ERFA

Minnesota Vikings

  • QB Sam Darnold
  • CB Byron Murphy
  • OT Cam Robinson
  • CB Stephon Gilmore
  • CB Shaquill Griffin
  • RB Aaron Jones
  • DT Jerry Tillery
  • G Dalton Risner
  • EDGE Jonathan Bullard
  • TE Johnny Mundt
  • QB Nick Mullens
  • WR Brandon Powell
  • RT Davis Quessenberry
  • C Dan Feeney
  • WR Trent Sherfield
  • EDGE Jihad Ward
  • OLB Kamu Grupler-Hill
  • CB Fabian Moreau
  • RB Cam Akers
  • QB Daniel Jones
  • QB Brett Rypien
  • S Camryn Bynum
  • OLB Patrick Jones
  • CB Theo Jackson – RFA
  • P Ryan Wright – RFA
  • EDGE Jalen Redmond – ERFA

New England Patriots

  • CB Jonathan Jones
  • QB Jacoby Brissett
  • EDGE Deatrich Wise
  • TE Austin Hooper
  • RB JaMycal Hasty
  • S Jaylinn Hawkins
  • K Joey Slye
  • EDGE Oshane Zimines
  • DT Daniel Ekuale
  • G Lester Cotton – RFA
  • EDGE Christian Elliss – RFA
  • CB Alex Austin – ERFA
  • G Ben Brown – ERFA
  • DT Jeremiah Pharms – ERFA
  • WR JaQuae Jackson – ERFA
  • OT Demonrey Jacobs – ERFA

New Orleans Saints

  • EDGE Chase Young
  • EDGE Payton Turner
  • EDGE Tanoh Kpassagnon
  • CB Paulson Adebo
  • ILB Willie Gay Jr
  • OT Olisaemeka Udoh
  • G Lucas Patrick
  • S Will Harris
  • OT Justin Herron
  • FB Adam Prentice
  • WR Dante Pettis
  • CB Shemar Jean-Charles
  • C Chane Lemieux
  • OT Landon Young
  • WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
  • OLB Nephi Sewell – ERFA

New York Giants

  • WR Darius Slayton
  • LB Isaiah Simmons
  • QB Drew Lock
  • P Jamie Gillan
  • G Greg Van Roten
  • CB Adoree Jackson
  • EDGE Azeez Ojulari
  • LS Casey Kreiter
  • TE Chris Manhertz
  • WR Gunner Olszewski
  • G Aaron Stinnie
  • ILB Matthew Adams
  • OT Chris Hubbard
  • QB Tim Boyle
  • CB Elijah Riley
  • ILB Ty Summers
  • D armon Watts
  • WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
  • FS Jason Pinnock
  • OLB Patrick Johnson
  • CB Greg Stroman
  • OLB Tomon Fox – ERFA
  • CB Divaad Wilson – ERFA
  • QB Tommy DeVito – ERFA
  • LB Dyontae Jonson – ERFA

New York Jets

  • EDGE Haason Reddick
  • CB DJ Reed Jr
  • TE Tyler Conklin
  • OT Tyron Smith
  • OT Morgan Moses
  • DT Javon Kinlaw
  • EDGE Solomon Thomas
  • S Ashtyn Davis
  • G Wes Schweitzer
  • CB Isaiah Oliver
  • S Chuck Clark
  • TE Kenny Yeboah
  • DT Leki Fotu
  • EDGE Sam Eguavoen
  • CB Kendall Sheffield
  • K Greg Joseph
  • WR Malik Taylor
  • OLB Jamin Davis
  • G Jake Hanson
  • RB Kene Nwangwu
  • ILB Jamien Sherwood
  • CB Brandin Echols
  • LB Chazz Surratt – RFA
  • FS Tony Adams – FA
  • DT Bruce Hector – RFA
  • WR Irvin Charles – ERFA
  • G Xavier Newman-Johnson – ERFA

Philadelphia Eagles

  • EDGE Josh Sweat
  • EDGE Brandon Graham
  • LB Zack Baun
  • G Mekhi Becton
  • CB Avonte Maddox
  • DT Milton Williams
  • LB Oren Buks
  • RB Kenneth Gainwell
  • TE C.J. Uzomah
  • OT Le’Raven Clark
  • LS Rick Lovato
  • OT Fred Johnson
  • G Jack Driscoll
  • C Nick Gates
  • CB Isaiah Rodgers
  • WR Britain Covey – RFA
  • LB Ben VanSumeren – ERFA

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • WR Mike Williams
  • G James Daniels
  • CB Donte Jackson
  • CB C.J. Henderson
  • G Nate Herbig
  • QB Justin Fields
  • QB Russell Wilson
  • OLB Elandon Roberts
  • S Damontae Kazee
  • QB Kyle Allen
  • WR Van Jefferson
  • TE MyCole Pruitt
  • ILB Tyler Matakevich
  • CB Cam Sutton
  • OT Calvin Anderson
  • G Max Scharping
  • CB James Pierre
  • OT Dan Moore
  • EDGE Isaiahh Loudermilk
  • Jaylen Warren – RFA
  • C Ryan McCollum – ERFA
  • OLB Jeremiah Moon – ERFA

San Francisco 49ers

  • CB Charvarius Ward
  • LB Dre Greenlaw
  • LB De’Vondre Campbell
  • S Talanoa Hufanga
  • G Jon Feliciano
  • QB Josh Dobbs
  • DT Kevin Givens
  • QB Brandon Allen
  • LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
  • CB Isaac Yiadom
  • G Aaron Banks
  • DT Khalil Davis
  • W Chris Conley
  • CB Rock Ya-Sin
  • TE Ric Saubert
  • P Pat O’Donnell
  • S Tashaun Gipson
  • OT Charlie Heck
  • RB Patrick Taylor
  • OT Jaylon Moore
  • CB Nick McCloud
  • RB Elijah Mitchell
  • G Ben Bartch
  • ILB Curtis Robinson – RFA
  • RB Jordan Mason – RFA
  • EDGE Alex Barret – ERFA
  • ILB Jalen Graham – ERFA
  • EDGE Sam Okuayinonu – ERFA
  • TE Jake Tonges – ERFA
  • DT Evan Anderson – ERFA
  • OT Austin Pleasants – ERFA

Seattle Seahawks

  • LB Ernest Jones
  • DL Jarran Reed
  • TE Pharaoh Brown
  • DT Johnathan Hankins
  • S K’on Wallace
  • EDGE Travis Gipson
  • G Laken Tomlinson
  • CB Tre Brown
  • CB Artie Burns
  • OT Stone Forsythe
  • WR Jaelon Darden – RFA
  • CB Josh Jobe – RFA
  • TE Brady Russell – ERFA
  • ILB Josh Ross – ERFA
  • WR Cody White – ERFA
  • OLB Joshua Onujiogu – ERFA

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • WR Chris Godwin
  • ILB Lavonte David
  • DT Greg Gaines
  • OLB Anthony Nelson
  • SS Ryan Neal
  • EDGE Joe Tryon
  • G Bren Bredeson
  • RB Chase Edmonds
  • EDGE William Gholston
  • CB Tavierre Thomas
  • QB Kyle Task
  • G Iosua Opeta
  • OT Justin Skule
  • WR Sterling Shepard
  • EDGE Shaq Barrett
  • CB Troy Hill
  • C Robert Hainsey
  • CB Bryce Hall
  • S Mike Edwards
  • G Royce Newman
  • OLB Eric Banks
  • LB K.J. Britt
  • LB J.J. Russell – RFA
  • S Kaevon Merriweather – ERFA
  • EDGE C.J. Brewer – ERFA

Tennessee Titans

  • OLB Jerome Baker
  • DT Sebastian Joseph-Day
  • K Nick Folk
  • S Quandre Diggs
  • QB Mason Rudolphj
  • G Daniel Drunskill
  • WR Tyler Boyd
  • WR Nick Westbrook
  • OT Dillon Radunz
  • LS Morgan Cox
  • CB Daryl Worley
  • CB Justin Hardee
  • TE Nick Vannett
  • C Corey Levin
  • RB Josh Kelley
  • ILB Luke Gifford
  • DT Marlon Davidson
  • LB Garret Wallow
  • ILB Raekwon McMillan
  • RB Julius Chestnut – RFA
  • ILB Chance Campbell – RFA
  • P Ryan Stonehouse – RFA
  • LB Jack Gibbens – ERFA
  • LB Otis Reese – ERFA
  • OT Andrew Rupcich – ERFA
  • DT Keondre Coburn – ERFA
  • CB Darrell Baker Jr – ERFA
  • S Mike Brown
  • EDGE TK McLendon Jr – ERFA

Washington Commanders

  • LB Bobby Wagner
  • QB Marcus Mariota
  • S Jeremy Chinn
  • WR K.J. Osborn
  • EDGE Clelin Ferrell
  • P Tress Way
  • EDGE Dante Fowler Jr
  • CB Michael Davis
  • TE Zach Ertz
  • OT Cornelius Lucas
  • C Michael Deiter
  • OT Trenton Scott
  • WR Jamison Crowder
  • CB Benjamin St-Juste
  • CB Noah Igbinoghene
  • WR Dyami Brown
  • WR Noah Brown
  • FB Nic Bellore
  • WR Olamide Zaccheaus
  • QB Jeff Driskel
  • K Zane Gonzalez
  • K Austin Seibert
  • EDGE Jalyn Holmes
  • OLB Mykal Walker
  • RB Jeremy McNichols
  • DT Sheldon Day
  • TE John Bates
  • S Darrick Forrest
  • RB Chris Rodriguez Jr – ERFA

Related: 2025 NFL Draft order right now, NFL Draft picks by team

NFL free agents by position 2025

QB

  • Sam Darnold
  • Russell Wilson
  • Daniel Jones
  • Justin Fields
  • Zach Wilson
  • Jacoby Brissett
  • Trey Lance
  • Marcus Mariota
  • Taylor Heinicke
  • Drew Lock
  • Andy Dalton
  • Jarrett Stidham
  • Joe Flacco
  • Mac Jones
  • Carson Wentz
  • Jimmy Garoppolo
  • Case Keenum
  • Mason Rudolph
  • Easton Stick
  • Cooper Rush
  • Josh Dobbs
  • Nick Mullens
  • Brandon Allen
  • Kylen Allen
  • Teddy Bridgewater
  • Tim Boyle
  • Tyler Huntley
  • C.J. Beathard
  • Brett Rypien
  • Tommy DeVito – ERFA
  • Desmond Ridder – RFA
  • Bailey Zappe – RFA

RB

  • Aaron Jones
  • Najee Harris
  • Rico Dowdle
  • Javonte Williams
  • Nick Chubb
  • Samaje Perine
  • Jeff Wilson
  • A.J. Dillon
  • Alexander Mattison
  • Travis Homer
  • Nyheim Hines
  • Ameer Abdullah
  • JK Dobbins
  • Dare Ohunbowale
  • Chase Edmonds
  • JaMycal Hasty
  • Ty Johnson
  • Cam Akers
  • Kareem Hunt
  • D’Ernest Johnson
  • Jeremy McNichols
  • Josh Kelley
  • Trayveon Williams
  • Patrick Taylor
  • Elijah Mitchell
  • Khalil Herbert
  • Trey Sermon
  • Mike Boone
  • Darrynton Evans
  • Craig Reynolds – RFA
  • Jaylen Warren – RFA
  • Jordan Mason – RFA
  • Emanuel Wilson – ERFA
  • John Kelley – ERFA
  • Chris Rodriguez Jr – ERFA

TE

  • Tyler Conklin
  • Juwan Johnson
  • Mo Allie-Cox
  • Harrison Bryant
  • Pharaoh Brown
  • Austin Hooper
  • Zach Ertz
  • Mike Gesicki
  • Marcedes Lewis
  • Johnny Mundt
  • Jordan Akins
  • Kenny Yeboah
  • Chris Manhertz
  • C.J. Uzomah
  • Ian Thomas
  • Ross Dwelley
  • Tanner Hudson
  • MyCole Pruitt
  • Hunter Long
  • Eric Saubert
  • Tommy Tremble
  • Geoff Swaim
  • Hayden Hurst
  • Irv Smith Jr
  • Josiah Deguara
  • Tyler Davis
  • John Bates
  • Luke Farrell
  • Stephen Carlson
  • Kylen Granson
  • Jack Stoll
  • Nick Vannett

OT

  • Cam Robinson
  • Joe Noteboom
  • Ronnie Stanley
  • Tyron Smith
  • Morgan Moses
  • Jedrick Wills
  • Alaric Jackson
  • Trenton Brown
  • Cornelius Lucas
  • Kendall Lam
  • Kelvin Beachum
  • D.J. Humphries
  • Andrus Peat
  • Olisaemeka Udoh
  • Isaiah Wynn
  • David Quessenberry
  • Josh Jones
  • Dillon adunz
  • Trenton Scott
  • Michael Dunn
  • Cody Ford
  • Chuma Edoga
  • Matt Peart
  • Storm Norton
  • LeRaven Clark
  • Fred Johnson
  • Justin Skule
  • Germain Ifedi
  • Connor McDermott
  • Dan Skipper
  • Chris Hubbard
  • Elijah Wilkinson
  • Jackson Barton
  • Justin Herron
  • Calvin Vanderson
  • Andre Dillard
  • Dan Moore
  • Brandon Parker
  • Charlie Heck
  • Jaylon Moore
  • Foster Sarell
  • D’ante Smith
  • Larry Borom
  • Kion Smith
  • Tommy Doyle

WR

  • Tee Higgins
  • Stefon Diggs
  • Chris Godwin
  • Keenan Allen
  • Amari Cooper
  • Brandin Cooks
  • Diontae Johnson
  • DeAndre Hopkins
  • Mike Williams
  • Robert Woods
  • Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown
  • Darius Slayton
  • K.J. Osborn
  • Demarcus Robinson
  • Nelson Agholor
  • DJ Chark
  • Mack Hollins
  • Ashton Dulin
  • Tyler Boyd
  • Zach Pascal
  • Zay Jones
  • Elijah Moore
  • Braxton Berrios
  • Nick Westbrook
  • Brandon Powell
  • Trent Sherfield
  • Rondale Moore
  • Justin Watson
  • Chris Conley
  • TuTu Atwell
  • Jamison Crowder
  • Steven Sims Jr
  • Van Jeffers
  • Josh Palmer
  • Sterling Shepard
  • Dyami Brown
  • Noah Brown
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
  • Allen Robinson
  • River Cracraft
  • Olamide Zaccheaus
  • Gunner Olszewski
  • Deonte Harty
  • Khadarel Hodge
  • Tyler Johnson
  • Tim Patrick
  • Mecole Hardman
  • Greg Dortch
  • D’Wayne Eskridge
  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling
  • Deandre Carter
  • Jalen Reagor
  • James Proche
  • David Moore
  • Simi Fehoko
  • Nsimba Webster
  • Tylan Wallace
  • Malik Taylor
  • Collin Johnson
  • Anthony Schwartz – RFA
  • Tim Jones – RFA
  • Britain Covey – RFA
  • Velus Jones – RFA
  • Kavontae Turpin – RFA
  • Grant DuBose – ERFA
  • Irvin Charles ERFA
  • Cody White – ERFA

C

  • Ryan Kelly
  • Austin Corbett
  • Coleman Shelton
  • Daniel Brunskill
  • Nick Harris
  • Michael Deiter
  • Dan Feeney
  • Trystan Colon-Castillo
  • Josh Myers
  • Danny Pinter
  • Robert Hainsey
  • Corey Levin
  • Nick Gates
  • Sam Mustipher
  • Bradley Bozeman
  • Drew Dalman
  • Shane Lemieux
  • Ryan Neuzil – RFA
  • Doug Kramer – RFA
  • Wesley French – RFA
  • Brock Hoffman – ERA
  • Ryan McCollum – ERFA
  • Dylan McMahon – ERFA

G

  • Trey Smith
  • Zack Martin
  • Brandon Scherff
  • James Daniels
  • Kevin Zeitler
  • Patrick Mekari
  • Will Hernandez
  • Nate Herbig
  • Ben Bredeson
  • Mekhi Becton
  • Jon Feliciano
  • Cody Whitehair
  • Wes Schweitzer
  • Dalton Risner
  • Evan Brown
  • Teven Jenkins
  • Liam Eichenberg
  • Robert Jones
  • Greg Van Roten
  • Aaron Banks
  • Iosua Opeta
  • Lucas Patrick
  • Aaron Stinnie
  • Brady Christensen
  • Kendrick Green
  • Mark Glowinski
  • Laken Tomlinson
  • Ben Cleveland
  • Matt Pryor
  • Ben Bartch
  • Hakeem Adeniji
  • Jake Hanson
  • Blake Hance
  • Royce Newman
  • Will Fries
  • Lester Cotton – RFA
  • Cade Mays – RFA
  • Cole Van Lanen – RFA
  • Kayode Awosika – RFA
  • Carter O’Donnell – RFA
  • Mike Caliendo – ERFA
  • Ben Brown – ERFA

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2025 NFL Draft order right now: Round 1 draft order, NFL draft picks by team 2025 https://sportsnaut.com/2025-nfl-draft-order-nfl-draft-picks-by-team-2025/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:11:22 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=1272400 2025 NFL Draft order
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The 2024 NFL season has officially drawn to a close with the Philadelphia Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX. Now, all 32 teams turn their focus to the pre-draft process in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. Below, we’ll take you through the 2025 NFL Draft order right now and NFL Draft picks by team.

Entering the offseason, every team has its own first-round pick. While that will certainly change during the 2025 NFL Draft, all 32 clubs would be making a first-round pick if the NFL Draft were held today. With all that said, let’s dive into the 2025 NFL Draft order after the Super Bowl. We’ve organized it by the current draft order for the first round, with draft picks by team listed below each club.

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2025 NFL Draft order: Round 1 order and NFL Draft picks by team

1. Tennessee Titans

  • Tennessee Titans draft picks 2025:  1.01, 2.03, 4.01, 4.18, 5.03, 5.29, 6.02, 7.23

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2. Cleveland Browns

  • Cleveland Browns draft picks 2025: 1.02, 2.01, 3.03, 3.30, 4.02, 5.26, 6.02, 6.16, 6.24, 6.38 (Compensatory), 6.39 (Compensatory), 7.39 (Compensatory)

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3. New York Giants

  • New York Giants draft picks 2025: 1.03, 2.02, 3.01, 4.03, 4.33 (Compensatory), 5.16, 7.03, 7.30

Related: NFL execs offer warning to New York Giants about 2025 NFL Draft

4. New England Patriots

  • New England Patriots draft picks 2025: 1.04, 2.06, 3.05, 3.13, 4.04, 5.06, 7.01, 7.04, 7.22

Related: Best tight ends ever, see where Rob Gronkowski lands

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Jacksonville Jaguars draft picks 2025: 1.05, 2.04, 3.06, 3.24, 4.05, 4.24, 5.04, 6.06, 6.18, 7.05

Related: Grading NFL coaching hires 2025

6. Las Vegas Raiders

  • Las Vegas Raiders draft picks 2025: 1.06, 2.05, 3.04, 3.09, 4.06, 5.05, 6.04, 6.36 (Compensatory), 6.40 (Compensatory), 7.06

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7. New York Jets

  • New York Jets draft picks 2025: 1.07, 2.10, 3.28, 4.08, 5.07, 5.18, 6.10, 6.32

Related: New York Jets received mixed reviews on Aaron Glenn hire, ‘dodged a bullet’ at GM

8. Carolina Panthers

  • Carolina Panthers draft picks 2025: 1.08, 2.25, 3.10, 4.09, 4.12, 5.02, 5.08, 5.25, 7.11

Related: Regrading NFL coaching hires, including the Carolina Panthers

9. New Orleans Saints

  • New Orleans Saints draft picks 2025: 1.09, 2.08, 3.07, 3.29, 4.10, 4.29, 6.08, 7.36 (Compensatory)

Related: NFL cap space by team 2025, potential cap casualties for all 32 teams

10. Chicago Bears

  • Chicago Bears draft picks 2025: 1.10, 2.07, 2.09, 3.08, 5.10, 6.19, 7.17, 7.24

Related: Best landing spots for top NFL free agent QBs 2025

11. San Francisco 49ers

  • San Francisco 49ers draft picks 2025: 1.11, 2.11, 3.11, 3.35 (Compensatory), 4.11, 4.37 (Compensatory), 4.38 (Compensatory), 6.11, 7.10, 7.14, 7.37 (Compensatory)

Related: Insider reveals likely cost of a Brock Purdy contract extension

12. Dallas Cowboys

  • Dallas Cowboys draft picks 2025: 1.12, 2.12, 3.12, 5.11, 5.31 (Compensatory), 5.33 (Compensatory), 5.35 (Compensatory), 6.12, 6.33 (Compensatory), 7.32

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13. Miami Dolphins

  • Miami Dolphins draft picks 2025: 1.13, 2.16, 3.34 (Compensatory), 4.14, 4.34 (Compensatory), 5.12, 5.17, 7.08, 7.15, 7.34 (Compensatory)

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14. Indianapolis Colts

  • Indianapolis Colts draft picks 2025: 1.14, 2.13, 3.16, 4.15, 5.13, 6.13, 7.16

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15. Atlanta Falcons

  • Atlanta Falcons draft picks 2025: 1.15, 2.14, 4.16, 7.26

Related: Top NFL free agents 2025

16. Arizona Cardinals

  • Arizona Cardinals draft picks 2025: 1.16, 2.15, 3.14, 4.13, 5.14

Related: Early NFL free agency predictions 2025

17. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Cincinnati Bengals draft picks 2025: 1.17, 2.17, 3.17, 4.17, 5.15, 6.17

Related: Top Cooper Kupp landing spots 2025

18. Seattle Seahawks

  • Seattle Seahawks draft picks 2025: 1.18, 2.18, 3.18, 4.36 (Compensatory), 5.34 (Compensatory), 6.09, 6.34 (Compensatory), 7.18

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19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft picks 2025: 1.19, 2.21, 3.20, 4.19, 5.19, 7.19

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20. Denver Broncos

  • Denver Broncos draft picks 2025: 1.20, 2.19, 3.21, 4.20, 6.15, 6.21, 6.32

Related: Denver Broncos offseason moves to improve in 2025

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks 2025: 1.21, 2.20, 3.19, 4.21, 5.24, 7.07, 7.13, 7.29

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22. Los Angeles Chargers

  • Los Angeles Chargers draft picks 2025: 1.22, 2.23, 3.22, 4.23, 5.20, 5.38 (Compensatory), 6.05, 6.23, 6.37 (Compensatory), 7.02 7.35 (Compensatory)

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23. Green Bay Packers

  • Green Bay Packers draft picks 2025: 1.23, 2.22, 3.23, 4.22, 5.21, 6.22, 7.21, 7.33 (Compensatory)

Related: Green Bay Packers free agent targets 2025

24. Minnesota Vikings

  • Minnesota Vikings draft picks 2025: 1.24, 3.33 (Compensatory), 5.01, 5.22

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25. Houston Texans

  • Houston Texans draft picks 2025: 1.25, 2.26, 3.25, 4.26, 5.28, 7.25

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26. Los Angeles Rams

  • Los Angeles Rams draft picks 2025: 1.26, 3.26, 3.36 (Compensatory), 4.25, 6.14, 6.25, 6.26

27. Baltimore Ravens

  • Baltimore Ravens draft picks 2025: 1.27, 2.27, 3.27, 4.27, 4.35 (Compensatory(, 5.37 (Compensatory), 5.39 (Compensatory), 6.07, 6.27 6.25 (Compensatory), 7.27

Related: Super Bowl odds 2025

28. Detroit Lions

  • Detroit Lions draft picks 2025: 1.28, 2.28, 3.37 (Compensatory), 4.32, 6.20, 7.09, 7.12, 7.28

Related: NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl

29. Washington Commanders

  • Washington Commanders draft picks 2025: 1.29, 2.29, 3.15, 5.09, 6.29, 7.20, 7.32

Related: Washington Commanders free agent targets 2025

30. Buffalo Bills

  • Buffalo Bills draft picks 2025: 1.30, 2.24, 2.30, 4.07, 4.30, 5.32 (Compensatory), 5.36 (Compensatory), 6.01, 6.28, 6.30

Related: NFL power rankings 2025

31. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Kansas City Chiefs draft picks 2025: 1.31, 2.31, 3.02, 3.31, 4.31, 7.38 (Compensatory)

Related: Comparing Patrick Mahomes playoff stats to all-time greats

32. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Philadelphia Eagles draft picks 2025: 1.32, 2.32, 3.32, 4.28, 5.23, 5.27, 5.30

Related: Winners, Losers from Super Bowl LIX

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NFL Power Rankings 2025: Offseason previews for best, worst NFL teams https://sportsnaut.com/nfl-power-rankings-all-32-teams-updated-weekly/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:05:23 +0000 https://sportsnaut.com/?p=301386 Anthony Richardson

What is the best team in the NFL? The 2024 NFL season has drawn to a close with the Philadelphia Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX Our final NFL power rankings provide offseason evaluations for eliminated teams and rank the remaining playoff teams.

Related: Winners, Losers from Super Bowl LIX

Let’s dive into our NFL power rankings after the Super Bowl

NFL power rankings: Worst NFL teams right now

32. New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints should be one of the worst NFL teams for the next two years. That’s if, after hiring Kellen Moore as head coach, this franchise finally takes its medicine after years of kicking salary-cap issues down the road. Father Time and some awful drafting by general manager Mickey Loomis led to the rapid deterioration of this roster, there are no quick fixes. We are pleading with the Saints, for the sake of Who Dat Nation having a team worth rooting for in the future, to take these next two seasons to just slowly turn over the roster. We’re just skeptical Loomis will do that, instead trying band-aid fixes and eventually leaving even bigger problems for his eventual replacement.

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31. Tennessee Titans

If you take the Tennessee Titans roster and draft capital, there’s an argument to be made for them to be a spot or two higher in our NFL power rankings. However, ownership once again decided to have a head coach and general manager who weren’t hired at the same time. It’s also not as if Brian Callahan demonstrated anything in his first season as a head coach to merit keeping his job while Ran Carthon was fired. At the very least, it would be unwise for Tennessee to throw a rookie quarterback into this situation, especially with the added weight of being the No. 1 overall pick. Tennessee should either trade down or draft Travis Hunter, then sign a veteran QB to start in 2025.

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30. Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett wants out but every signal from the Cleveland Browns suggests the thought of a trade won’t even be considered. So, that should set up a very ugly situation this summer when the team could have its first training camp in several years without Deshaun Watson lingering over the situation. We know many see the Browns as a potential rebound candidate in 2025, citing how well this team played two years ago with Joe Flacco under center. However, this offensive line has aged and the supporting cast isn’t even league-average. Good luck to whichever veteran quarterback (Kirk Cousins?) walks into this situation.

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29. New York Giants

It’s inexplicable how New York Giants owner John Mara could see his team ridiculed nationally, with Saquon Barkley almost carrying the rival Philadelphia Eagles, and keeping the GM who wanted Barkley out of the building. Now Schoen, who probably won’t last past 2026, gets to reach for a rookie quarterback atop the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the head coach who is 9-25 in the last two seasons, seemingly alienated previous assistant coaches, is facing some calls to give up play-calling. This is not a stable or functional duo at the top.

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This is a shame because there’s a lot of young talent on the Giants roster – Malik Nabers, Tyrone Tracy Jr, Theo Johnson, Andrew Thomas, Tyler Nubin and Bobby Okereke – is an excellent foundation. We want to love the Giants’ future, that’s just difficult to do when there are issues at the four most important positions (owner, GM, HC and QB) in a franchise).

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28. Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders organization wasted the 2024 season on Antonio Pierce, a year that could’ve been used as part of a multi-season retooling. That’s not Pierce’s fault, the blame falls squarely on the shoulders of owner Mark Davis for listening to the Raiders locker room (Maxx Crosby). Now, Las Vegas at least has brought in Pete Carroll to bring NFL-caliber procedures to this team again.

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With that said, the Raiders probably won’t be good enough in time for Crosby to stick around as he’s already hinted at a trade demand twice. Quite frankly, it might be worth accelerating that timeline because neither Shedeur Sanders nor Russell Wilson will fix this offense. One thing Raider Nation can feel good about; general manager John Spytek is the right guy to start building this roster.

27. New England Patriots

The New England Patriots future is bright. Drake Maye looked like a franchise-caliber quarterback in what might’ve been the worst ecosystem for success we’ve seen for a rookie in years. Now, the Patriots have an NFL-caliber coaching staff with more than $100 million in cap space. That means New England can devote significant resources to overhauling the offensive line, finding a No. 1 receiver opponents fear and using some of its premium draft picks to add depth at wideout.

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We would, however, encourage the Patriots to use that first-round pick on a defensive standout to give Mike Vrabel a unit with Christian Gonzalez, Keion White, Jabrill Peppers and one of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. Do that, this team will take off quickly.

26. New York Jets

The New York Jets didn’t deserve Aaron Glenn, but they got him. A strong comparison made to the hire is what DeMeco Ryans did for the Houston Texans. Glenn’s defensive mind speaks for itself and will immediately help turn the Jets’ defense around in 2025. Most importantly, the reason to be fairly confident he can succeed as a head coach, he might be one of the best leaders in the coaching world. That time spent with Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions can also help rebuild the Jets’ culture.

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Unfortunately, Woody Johnson is still around and Glenn is also stuck between a rock and a hard place at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers proved late in 2024 that he can still be an above-average starter, but that ability is weighed down by everything else he brings. If New York moves on from him, which might be the best thing for the team culture, it’s QB purgatory for New York in 2025.

25. Carolina Panthers

Everything changed for the Carolina Panthers in November 2024. Through his first six games, split in-between a benching, Bryce Young had a 60.16% completion rate, 3-6 TD-INT lien and 63.1 QB rating. He seemed destined to be one of the all-time draft busts, putting Carolina in a position of having a bottom-three roster with no stability at quarterback. The next 8 games turned everything around.

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In his final eight starts, Young recorded a 12-3 TD-INT ratio with 5 rushing touchdowns and had a 91.7 QB rating. More than just the numbers, he showed poise in the pocket, accuracy under pressure and he handled the blitz really well. It all just suddenly clicked. It’s too small of a sample size to say he can be a franchise-caliber player, but the turnaround means the Panthers offseason can be focused on improving the supporting cast. It also spoke volumes about head coach Dave Canales. There’s hope for Carolina, finally.

24. Indianapolis Colts

Through his first two NFL seasons, Anthony Richardson – 50.6% completion rate, 11-13 TD-INT, 67.8 QB rating – has been one of the worst quarterbacks in modern history. It’s also not as if his supporting cast is to blame. Shane Steichen is a quality play-caller, 2023 demonstrated that, and the offensive weaponry of Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs is better than several other young quarterbacks have right now.

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Indianapolis needs a viable starting-caliber quarterback behind Richardson in 2025, both due to his struggles and also his durability issues. A breakout year is certainly possible in his third year, especially with a healthy offseason, but the Colts’ coaching staff and front office needs an insurance plan with jobs at stake in 2025. Speaking of jobs, it’s unbelievable a GM with one playoff win since 2019 is still employed.

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23. Carolina Panthers

The process of cleaning house is the epitome of everything that’s wrong with the Jacksonville Jaguars organization, or to be more precise, ownership. The Khan family didn’t want to go through the hassle of a GM search and it nearly cost them dearly. Ultimately, the end result is all that matters.

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For all the knocks on how Liam Coen handled this process and his odd tendency of hopping from job to job, his work as an offensive architect speaks for itself. Coen helped transform the Buccaneers’ ground game, making the offense as a whole even better than it was with Dave Canales. Coen can get more out of Trevor Lawrence and this new-look offense will also help Brian Thomas Jr, Evan Engram and Travis Etienne/Tank Bigsby. Plus, Jacksonville is in a winnable division and a few additions to the defense could give the Jaguars a shot at the AFC South crown in 2025.

22. Arizona Cardinals

It’s going to be a make-or-break year for Kyler Murray. The Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line is far from perfect, but it’s good enough to sustain a functional passing game. Arizona also provided Murray with an outstanding running back in James Conner, an All-Pro-caliber tight end in Trey McBride and we still believe Marvin Harrison Jr. can become a No. 1 receiver.

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Murray is the question mark. From Weeks 9-17, he only had an 85.3 QB rating with a 6-8 TD-INT ratio and he averaged just 25.8 rushing yards per game. If Murray can even become a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback again, the Cardinals are an NFC West threat. Otherwise, a very difficult conversation will need to be had in Arizona’s front office a year from now.

21. Miami Dolphins

Even if Tua Tagovailoa is healthy in 2025, it’s difficult to trust the Miami Dolphins as a bonafide contender with upside. Entering 2025, Miami have a 1-11 record in their last 12 games against teams with a winning record. Whether it’s Tagovailoa, the offensive line, or Mike McDaniel’s system, Miami consistently falls well short against quality competition. On the bright side, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is sticking around after he did great work on that side of the ball despite season-ending injuries at edge rusher.

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20. Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears hire the proverbial golden boy of coaching candidates this winter, landing former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Making the hire even better, Johnson landed Dennis Allen as the Bears defensive coordinator. Coaching continuity is a critical component of sustained success (see the Kansas City Chiefs) and the Bears might have that if Johnson proves to be a good head coach. Of course, there’s still plenty of work to be done.

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The Bears offensive line still needs to be overhauled, largely the interior, and Allen is going to need more pass rushers with Montez Sweat (5.5 sacks in 16 games) coming off a quiet season. What matters is that Chicago might finally have the coaching staff and franchise QB in place for long-term success.

19. Dallas Cowboys

At the very least, the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff outside of first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer offers some reason for optimism. It’s also important to remember that the Cowboys roster still boasts plenty of elite talent at the top, with an All-Pro quarterback and receiver tandem along with arguably the best pass rusher in the NFL. At a minimum, if everyone stays healthy, a winning record is possible. With that said, there’s also very little ceiling with this team. Holes on the offensive line and in the middle of the defense are major concerns. Given Jerry Jones’ preference for spending as little money as possible to improve the team, expectations shouldn’t be high.

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18. Atlanta Falcons

The 2025 NFL season is certainly much sooner than anyone expected Michael Penix Jr to become the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback, but that’s the situation. Fortunately, Penix Jr. looked good in a three-game test run as the starter and he’s got a great supporting cast to work with offensively. If Atlanta wants to win the NFC South, though, significant resources must be invested into the defense this offseason. Otherwise, the absolute best-case scenario is a one-and-done playoff team that everyone knows will be knocked out in the Wild Card Round regardless of the matchup.

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17. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking by Mike Tomlin, which makes sense if the organization’s goal is to be a good but not great team every year. Tomlin isn’t the Steelers’ biggest problem by any means, but he reflects a franchise that has been unwilling to make big moves and is just fine with complacency. Whether it’s Russell Willson or Justin Fields operating as the Steelers starting quarterback in 2025, the ceiling is a league-average offense that will be depending on a very good but not elite defense to keep games close. At some point, a reset is needed, but the Steelers aren’t willing to entertain that thought right now and it’s to their long-term detriment.

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16. Cincinnati Bengals

As long as Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Chase Brown are healthy, the Cincinnati Bengals offense should be excellent in 2025. The question becomes whether they pay Tee Higgins $30-plus million per season or use that money to make desperately needed investments on defense. Re-signing Higgins feels likelier than ever, putting pressure on the Bengals front office to start hitting more consistently on top draft picks. At the very least, the new defensive system should yield slight improvements and that is enough for Burrow to put the Bengals in the playoff hunt with a winning record.

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15. San Francisco 49ers

Fans are rightfully excited about the reunion with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and the return of a healthy San Francisco 49ers roster this summer. However, the offensive line has multiple holes that must be addressed and the NFC West is getting stronger. San Francisco shouldn’t be as snake-bitten injury-wise next season, but the talent and depth on this roster isn’t close to what this team had during its Super Bowl window. For now, the 49ers don’t look like a top-five NFC team.

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14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It’s another year with a new offensive coordinator for Baker Mayfield. The source of hope is that first-year play-caller Josh Gizzard was the architect of the best third-down offense in the NFL last season. However, hitting on three consecutive OC hires is pretty rare. Thankfully, Tampa Bay already has the QB, offensive line and run game in place to at least sustain an above-average offense in 2025. If the Buccaneers’ defense improves – with additions at edge rusher and cornerback – Tampa Bay is the team to beat in the NFC South next season.

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13. Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos and Sean Payton blew past everyone’s expectations in 2025. What makes this situation even better for long-term success is the Broncos offensive line and defense, giving Nix the essential elements for a young QB to thrive. Denver also ate a majority of the Russell Wilson cap hit last year, creating plenty of financial flexibility to improve the run game and receiving corps this offseason. While second-year regression is certainly on the table for Denver, we think a more realistic outcome is a well-coached team that can potentially reach the Divisional Round as long as the right offseason moves are made.

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12. Los Angeles Chargers

This was just the beginning for the Los Angeles Chargers. Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz used the first season as an evaluation year, determining which players on the Chargers roster are building blocks and who needed to be replaced. This offseason is truly the start of the team-building process, with Harbaugh and Hortiz likely to emphasize the receiving corps and defense for improvement. Los Angeles already has the franchise QB, an offensive line it can feel great about and a top-10 coaching staff. Now, it’s time to put the supporting cast together for sustained success.

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11. Los Angeles Rams

As beloved as Cooper Kupp is in that Los Angeles Rams locker room, moving on from the injury-prone veteran wideout just makes sense. Los Angeles can use the cap savings to upgrade the defense, specifically a secondary that was carried by a standout defensive line this past season. The Rams have key difference-makers in place on both sides of the ball with system continuity, ensuring that there shouldn’t be a regression from either unit next season. As long as upgrades are made in the secondary and potentially at left tackle, there’s no reason to think that Los Angeles can’t be a threat to make a playoff run next season. However, now might also be a smart time to find Matt Stafford’s successor.

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10. Green Bay Packers

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The Green Bay Packers have the foundational pieces to be a perennial playoff contender. Quality coaching, a strong offensive line, a dominant run game and a top-12 defense. With the right moves in NFL free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft – finding a No. 1 receiver and No. 1 edge rusher – this can be one of the best teams in 2025. However, quarterback Jordan Love really showed no significant signs of improvement in his second full year as the starter and Green Bay could be passive in the offseason once again. This is a very good team, but Love puts a ceiling on the Packers right now.

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9. Seattle Seahawks

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In his first year as head coach, Mike Macdonald led a defensive turnaround even faster than expected. A big part of that was Seattle finding a short-term solution (Ernest Jones) at off-ball linebacker and they’ll likely find the long-term fix this offseason. We also like the playmakers on the Seahawks offense – Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba – but this offensive line doesn’t allow Geno Smith to take advantage of this strong supporting cast.

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For the Seahawks to take a step forward in 2025, becoming the clear-cut top team in the NFC West, the front office must adequately address the interior offensive line through the NFL Draft and free agency. Unfortunately, fans have been pleading for that to happen for years without much luck, so expectations will be tempered.

8. Minnesota Vikings

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The final two games from Sam Darnold demonstrated two things for the Minnesota Vikings. First, this franchise should feel just fine moving forward with J.J. McCarthy. The organization is still as infatuated with his potential and fit in Kevin O’Connell’s system as they were before his injury. Second, Minnesota needs to upgrade its rushing attack which was still far too inconsistent down the stretch last season. The Vikings have a top-10 defense with an elite offensive supporting cast and a phenomenal coaching staff. All that’s left is improvements at quarterback and in the run game.

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7. Houston Texans

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C.J. Stroud demonstrated once again during the NFL playoffs that he’s a high-end starter who can be the face of this Houston Texans franchise. DeMeco Ryans also made the first big move of the offseason, replacing offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik with play-caller Nick Caley, which bodes well given the reports of issues between Stroud and Slowik.

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We have a ton of confidence that Houston will field one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2025, especially with a healthy Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward. However, to become a Super Bowl contender, the Texans’ problems on the offensive line must be fixed and this franchise needs to find a No. 2 receiver who complements Nico Collins and diversifies this passing game for Stroud.

6. Washington Commanders

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Jayden Daniels played like an NFL MVP who is capable of carrying his team on a deep playoff run. What’s truly remarkable about what he accomplished isn’t just the fact he was a rookie, it’s that he did it with arguably a below-average Washington Commanders roster. If he can accomplish all of this with what might be the worst supporting cast he’ll have for years to come, it’s not hard to think about what he can do next season.

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Washington has the cap space to not just improve its offensive line and find a No. 2 receiver, but it can also make significant additions defensively. What provides even more confidence in this franchise, general manager Adam Peters nailed his free-agency signings a year ago and head coach Dan Quinn made it all work. We could be just a year away from the Commanders becoming the NFC’s best team.

5. Detroit Lions

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The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles (NFC Champions to 11-6) and 1995 San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl champions to Divisional Round exit) are examples of what can happen to a team that loses both coordinators. That has to be a major concern for the Detroit Lions. What lessens that worry is that this team was snake-bitten by injuries in 2024 and still finished 15-2. We do believe the departures of Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will narrow the gap between the Lions and the rest of the NFC North. However, Dan Campbell still has more than enough talent and buy-in from the locker room for the Lions to remain Super Bowl contenders next season.

4. Baltimore Ravens

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The Baltimore Ravens are standing in their own way of being the best team in the NFL. Time and time again in the playoffs, turnovers and drops have proved costly. Still, Lamar Jackson is coming off one of the best seasons in NFL history and this Ravens defense really turned things around down the stretch. Baltimore will likely dominate in the regular season in 2025, as it always does, but it’s reasonable at this point to be skeptical of this team making a Super Bowl run.

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3. Buffalo Bills

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After a retool of the Buffalo Bills roster, everyone would’ve understood if this team had a down year in 2024. Instead, Josh Allen rightfully won NFL MVP and paired with James Cook to nearly carry this team to the AFC Championship Game. This offseason, the Bills front office can now start improving the surrounding talent around Allen. However, until Buffalo proves it can exercise its demons in January, it doesn’t belong any higher in our NFL power rankings.

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2. Kansas City Chiefs

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The Kansas City Chiefs were embarrassed on Sunday. While this is still one of the best dynasties ever, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs looked like they didn’t belong on the same field as the Philadelphia Eagles. Now is where things get interesting. Travis Kelce may retire and several of the top Chiefs free agents are guaranteed to leave in NFL free agency. Kansas City wanted to go all-in for a three-peat and then figure things out from there. Instead, the Chiefs imploded on the biggest stage and now the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens have a chance to close the gap in the AFC this offseason.

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1. Philadelphia Eagles

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The Philadelphia Eagles had the best roster in the NFL this season and they are the rightful Super Bowl champions. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio put on a clinic, Philadelphia dominated in the trenches on both sides of the ball and all of that was reflected in a blowout Super Bowl victory. The best part, a majority of the Eagles roster returns in 2025 and you can bet general manager Howie Roseman will be aggressive going for the repeat. Plus, quarterback Jalen Hurts demonstrated once again that he plays at his best in the biggest playoff games.

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Who’s on your list of the best NFL head coaches in history? Any list certainly has to include Bill Belichick and Vince Lombardi, but who’s the best head coach in NFL history?

That’s what we set out to rank. Down below, you’ll find our top NFL head coaches of all time in reverse order.

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20. Marv Levy, Buffalo Bills

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  • Coaching record: 143-112
  • Accomplishments: Four Super Bowl appearances

Imagine any coach going to four straight Super Bowls in the modern era. That’s what Levy’s Buffalo Bills teams did in the 1990s. Unfortunately, they could never win the Lombardi Trophy, but Levy still deserves a place in coaching history.

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19. Bud Grant, Minnesota Vikings

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  • Coaching record: 158-96-5
  • Accomplishments: Four Super Bowl appearances

The Minnesota Vikings have never won a Super Bowl, but Grant’s Purple People Eaters became one of the best football teams in the 1970s, creating thousands of fans worldwide.

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18. Hank Stram, Kansas City Chiefs

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  • Coaching record: 131-97
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl IV, two league championships

A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Stram’s Kansas City Chiefs were dominant in the 1960s and 70s, both in the AFL and NFL. In all, Stram won two AFL Championships and one Super Bowl. He also was the first head coach to be mic’d up during a game, paving the way for a new era of football content.

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17. Tony Dungy, Indianapolis Colts

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  • Coaching record: 139-69
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XLI

Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to seven consecutive double-digit win seasons, peaking in 2006 by finally getting that ever-so-elusive Lombardi Trophy. With how excellent the Colts were in the early 2000s, it’s hard to leave Dungy off any mention of the best football coaches of all time.

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16. Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers

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  • Coaching record: 149-90-1
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XL

With a few more successful seasons, we’re bumping Tomlin ahead of Cowher, but for now, we like the latter’s playoff success more than the former. Cowher’s success with the Steelers can’t be forgotten, and unlike most of Tomlin’s career, he didn’t have a franchise quarterback.

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15. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers

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  • Coaching record: 183-107-2
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XLIII

Tomlin has been at the helm in Pittsburgh for 18 seasons, and yet he’s never had a losing record. Most importantly, in 2009, at the age of 36, Tomlin became the youngest NFL head coach to win a Super Bowl (Later topped by Sean McVay). He’s now in the top 15 on the NFL’s all-time wins list, with over 180 victories, and consistently leads one of the best defenses in football.

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14. Bill Parcells, New York Giants

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  • Coaching record: 172-130-1
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XXI, XXV

Parcells is one of the most respected head coaches of all-time, and for good reason. ‘The Big Tuna’ was far from a ‘nice guy’, but players certainly responded to his tough love. The proof is all in the two Super Bowl trophies sitting at the New York Giants’ headquarters.

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13. Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys

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  • Coaching record: 80-64
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII

While Jimmy Johnson’s reign as the Dallas head coach only lasted five seasons, it sure was glorious. We can still hear “How bout them Cowboys” coming through our TV sets 30 years later. Curiously, Jerry Jones moved on from Johnson after winning his second consecutive Super Bowl in 1993, the ‘Boys haven’t won the big game since.

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12. John Madden, Oakland Raiders

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  • Coaching record: 103-32-7
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XI

Is John Madden one of the greatest coaches of all time? The impact Madden had on the game of football cannot be overstated. He may have only coached for ten seasons and retired back in 1978, but his .759 winning percentage still ranks second-best in NFL history. He’s the perfect example of quality over quantity.

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11. Joe Gibbs, Washington

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  • Coaching record: 154-94
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XVII, XXII, XXVI

There have been just four coaches to win three or more Super Bowls. Joe Gibbs did his best work during the 1980s and 1990s, leading the ‘Hogs’ to four league championship appearances. His 70% win percentage in the playoffs also has to be considered when ranking the best football coaches of all time.

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10. Curly Lambeau, Green Bay Packers

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  • Coaching record: 226-132-22
  • Accomplishments: Won six NFL Championships

Not only was Curly Lambeau the founder of the Green Bay Packers, he led them to six league championships. It’s only fitting they named the stadium after him, and now everyone knows Lambeau Field. Heck, it’s been seventy years since he was roaming the sidelines, and the name Lambeau has yet to lose any pull.

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9. Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys

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  • Coaching record: 250-162-6
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl VI, XII

Tom Landry made the Dallas Cowboys ‘America’s Team’ thanks to leading his groups to five Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s. His 250 wins still rank fourth all-time in NFL history, and his 20 playoff wins come in at third place. A coach who was ahead of his time, Landry was credited with inventing the 4-3 base defenses that teams still use heavily today.

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8. Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs

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  • Coaching record: 273-146-1
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl LIV, LVII, LVIII

As the only head coach to win at least 100 games with two different franchises, Andy Reid deserves a special place in history. While his 14-year tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles was impressive in its own right, what he’s done with the Kansas City Chiefs will help get ‘Big Red’ into the Hall of Fame. Of course, Patrick Mahomes hasn’t hurt, and now the duo has won three Super Bowls together, but we have a feeling they’re not done. Reid’s passed Landry for fourth on the all-time wins list, but he’s just getting warmed up.

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7. Paul Brown, Cleveland Browns

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  • Coaching record: 213-104-9
  • Accomplishments: Won seven league championships

Not only was Paul Brown the founder of the Cleveland Browns, but he was also part of getting the Cincinnati Bengals off the ground. Going to ten consecutive championship games and winning seven, Brown is absolutely one of the greatest coaches in football history.

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6. Chuck Noll, Pittsburgh Steelers

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  • Coaching record: 193-148-1
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV

If you’re familiar with The Steel Curtain, then you should also be aware of Chuck Noll, whose Pittsburgh Steelers won four Super Bowls in a six-year span. He paved the way for being a Steelers legend and deserves a place among the best coaches in NFL history.

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5. Bill Walsh, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers
  • Coaching record: 92-59-1
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII

When sports figures speak of riding off into the sunset, they dream of doing what Bill Walsh did, retiring after winning his third Super Bowl with the 49ers. But he earned an early retirement after completing six consecutive double-digit win seasons. Walsh developing the now-famous West Coast offense only puts the cherry on top regarding his coaching excellence.

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4. George Halas, Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears
  • Coaching record: 318-148-31
  • Accomplishments: Won six NFL Championships

Halas’ place in history will be hard to forget, as his 318 wins rank as the second-most in NFL history, as does his six league championships. Halas did it all, from playing the game to coaching and even founding and owning the Chicago Bears, which is still operated by his family to this day. There’s a reason the NFC Championship Trophy bears his name. George Halas was a legend.

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3. Don Shula, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins v Baltimore Colts
  • Coaching record: 328-156-6
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl VII, VIII

There is only one coach who has ever led an NFL team to a perfect record. His name is Don Shula, and he also holds the record for the most wins in NFL history. The ’72 Dolphins may very well be the greatest football team of all time, and who would we be to discredit the coach who led Miami to six Super Bowls?

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2. Vince Lombardi, Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl II - Green Bay Packers v Oakland Raiders
  • Coaching record: 96-34-6
  • Accomplishments: Won five league titles, won Super Bowl I, II

Who is the greatest NFL head coach of all time? In the NFL, the ultimate goal is to chase a Lombardi Trophy. Which, until Bill Belichick came along, meant every other football coach was trying to live up to Vince Lombardi’s legendary accomplishments with the Green Bay Packers. We’re just going to leave you with this. “We’re trying to get a seal here!

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1. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
  • Coaching record: 302-165
  • Accomplishments: Won Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII (6)

Is Bill Belichick the greatest coach ever? In football, when it comes to the greatest head coach of all time, we have to give the title to Belichick. Winning six Super Bowls is more than anyone else, and unlike those who won league championships, Belichick did it in the modern day, with football as advanced as ever.

He has a total of nine Super Bowl appearances, and his competitive itch isn’t going away any time soon but unfortunately now he’s taken his talent to the college ranks. It will be difficult for anyone to dethrone ‘The Hoodie’ from his spot as the greatest coach in NFL history, but that’s what they said about Shula and Lombardi too.

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What NFL team has never won the Super Bowl? You might be surprised to learn there is much more than just one team that has yet to win the big game. How many teams have not won a Super Bowl? Twelve. 

After winning their fourth Super Bowl in team history in February 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs are one of 20 franchises that have won the big game. With LVIII being their fourth victory, the Chiefs are just one of 15 franchises to have won a Super Bowl more than once. 

But which NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl? We look at them here.

NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl

Tennessee Titans

No Super Bowl wins, Tennessee Titans

For many football fans, it will be hard to ever forget the time the Tennessee Titans made it to the Super Bowl, losing in the final seconds after being one yard shy of scoring the tying touchdown against the then-St. Louis Rams. What a game. 

After coming so close, it seemed the Titans may be able to simply make a few adjustments to get back to the Super Bowl, though that was easier said than done. Ever since 1999, they have yet to make another appearance. Even when they were the Houston Oilers, this franchise remains among those teams that never won a Super Bowl.

The Titans have hit the reset button in recent years, which has led to their having the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Unless they can find a franchise quarterback this offseason, it looks like the Titans are at least a year away from touching the championship stage.

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Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers have never won a Super Bowl

What NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl? Though they’ve only been around since 1995, the Carolina Panthers are in that group.

While the Panthers are 0-2 all-time in Super Bowl appearances, current team owner David Tepper isn’t afraid to do things differently.

The last time Carolina reached the Super Bowl was after drafting Cam Newton. Maybe another superstar QB will be needed to bring this franchise back to the promised land. Is Bryce Young the solution?

After realizing Matt Rhule wasn’t the coach to get it done, this roster needs Young to be their savior. We’re at least a couple of years away from the Panthers reaching the Super Bowl, but maybe Dave Canales can inspire a quick turnaround with Young taking command of the offense. First, they need to get him some playmakers this offseason.

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Arizona Cardinals

teams that have never won a super bowl

A franchise that has moved from St. Louis and Phoenix, the only time the Cardinals made it to the Super Bowl was in 2008 with Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald. While it was a close game against Pittsburgh, it wasn’t enough to get the Cards their first Super Bowl victory.

The hope is that Kyler Murray can be the one to lead them to the promised land. As part of the current dual-threat quarterback takeover, Murray may be one of the toughest football players to consistently game plan for. But he needs some help.

Depending on how well the Cardinals build around their former No. 1 pick, Arizona may bounce back in a big way, but they’re in a tough division. Marvin Harrison Jr should help, but the Cardinals need to keep getting Jonathan Gannon more pieces to work with this offseason.

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Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl history

The Minnesota Vikings are one of two NFL franchises to get to the Super Bowl four different times without winning any of them. As their fans know all too well, their postseason history is dreadful

Despite having some historically great teams over the years with the Purple People Eaters, and in 1998, with what some used to say was one of the greatest scoring attacks of all time, the Vikings have never won a Super Bowl.

Some diehards will tell you the Vikings have gotten screwed a few times. Maybe you buy into the theories that the Giants stole signals leading to a 41-0 shutout in the 2000 NFC Championship game despite Minnesota having the fifth-best offense in the NFL. Curiously, there hasn’t been a shutout or a bigger margin of victory in a conference championship or Super Bowl since.

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Or maybe when the Saints had bounties out to injure Brett Favre in the 2009 NFC Championship Game, which led to several rule changes and suspensions. While the Vikings aren’t the only team to deal with some less-than-favorable situations, it’s contributed to their many playoff mishaps through the years.

Minnesota’s misfortunes have kept them away from the big dance since 1976, which is the longest Super Bowl drought of any team to make an appearance without winning.

A new approach led by Kevin O’Connell and a rejuvenated roster has led to better results, producing two 13-win seasons in three years. With Brian Flores set to return as defensive coordinator, the Vikings are in a strong position to remain competitive, but J.J. McCarthy is still unproven.

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Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers Super Bowl rings: None

Since being drafted in 2020, Justin Herbert has proven to be a star in L.A., but they still need to figure out how to get deeper in the playoffs. In the NFL, having a top-notch quarterback is one of the best ways to reach the Super Bowl, so it seems it’s only a matter of time. 

For a Chargers franchise that has changed locations to Los Angeles, the only time they made it to the Super Bowl was back in 1994 when they were still in San Diego, led by a strong defense. Before that season, the Chargers were seen as a longshot to qualify for postseason play. Ultimately, they were blown out by the 49ers.

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Jim Harbaugh got this team back to the playoffs right away. With Justin Herbert and Harbaugh, the Chargers’ future is as bright as ever. Yet, now we need to see if they can maintain composure in the postseason, and getting him some more help on offense should help.

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Atlanta Falcons

Teams that have never won a championship: Atlanta Falcons

After appearing like they’d win their first Super Bowl after leading 28-3 in 2016, we all know what happened next. Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks of all time for his former Patriots squad, and the Atlanta Falcons are still searching for their first Lombardi Trophy as a franchise. 

Super Bowl LI was the start of Mike Smith’s demise with the Falcons. Arthur Smith got three seasons but never a franchise QB.

Trading Matt Ryan after failing to land Deshaun Watson signaled a rebuilding effort was underway. To no surprise, Marcus Mariota didn’t suddenly lead them to a Super Bowl, and Desmond Ridder wasn’t the solution either. Bijan Robinson’s presence adds yet another elite offensive weapon, and now that the Falcons have a potential future franchise QB in Michael Penix Jr, Atlanta could be a sneaky Super Bowl pick. Yet, Penix may need a year or two to figure things out.

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Cincinnati Bengals

NFL teams that have never won Super Bowl: Cincinnati Bengals

Established in 1968, some may wonder, have the Cincinnati Bengals won a Super Bowl? After reaching the big game in 1981 and 1988, the Bengals lost to the San Francisco 49ers both times.

Now, with Joe Burrow, the Bengals finally have the franchise quarterback needed to bring them back. When healthy, he leads an offense that’s among the very best in the NFL, thanks to Ja’Marr Chase being nearly impossible to slow down.

Burrow helped end this franchise’s 31-year drought without a playoff victory in just his second season, leading the Bengals to its first AFC Championship game in decades. While the Bengals made it back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 34 years, they couldn’t quite topple the Los Angeles Rams in an exciting battle to the end.

Now that this roster realizes its potential, teams found them tough to slow down in 2022, where Burrow led them right back to the doorstep of the Super Bowl, only to lose to Patrick Mahomes for the first time in his career. With the Bengals’ best pieces still not reaching their ceiling, it could mean another Super Bowl run in the near future.

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Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills, winless in the Super Bowl

Have the Buffalo Bills ever won a Super Bowl? No, but they are one of the teams who have had several chances. In fact, the Bills are 0-4 all-time in Super Bowl appearances

While it’s incredible for them to have even made it that far on four separate occasions, history really only remembers the winners.

The silver lining for members of the Bills Mafia is that Josh Allen has the team positioned to be a contender for a long time. We thought Patrick Mahomes was the dragon Buffalo needed to find a way to slay, but now Joe Burrow’s Bengals have tossed their hat into the ring, eliminating the Bills from the postseason in 2023.

Sadly, the Bills still haven’t slain either dragon in the postseason.

The Chiefs still proved too tough to overcome, but, Tyler Bass sending a kick wide right didn’t help either. Neither did Dalton Kincaid’s drop on fourth down in 2024. Still, the Bills have as good of a chance as any team to win their first-ever Super Bowl going forward, but they’ll once again have to overcome another tough loss in the AFC Conference Championship.

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Which teams have never made it to the Super Bowl?

While there are some franchises that have never won a ring, there are even some NFL teams that have never been to the Super Bowl. Here are the teams who have yet to make a Super Bowl appearance.

Cleveland Browns

Browns Super Bowl?

Have the Cleveland Browns won a Super Bowl? Not yet.

The Browns came close in 2020, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champs. Many thought they would finally get over the hump in 2021, especially if Baker Mayfield took a step forward. Instead, Cleveland didn’t even make the playoffs, and Mayfield has been booted from the roster. Needless to say, this team wasn’t ready to end its Super Bowl drought yet.

The Browns are also one of the teams that have never been to the Super Bowl, and a roster that once featured so much hope is losing its luster.

They just need a consistent year, and it didn’t happen the past three seasons. With Myles Garrett on board, the Browns will always present challenges defensively, now they just need to get a competent quarterback and consistent offensive line play.

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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What teams have never been to the Super Bowl? Unfortunately, the Jacksonville Jaguars are still among that group of four. Despite being around since 1995, the Jags only have three division titles and have been to the playoffs just seven times in total. But the Jaguars have never made it to the Super Bowl.

But if Trevor Lawrence continues to ascend into one of the better QBs in the NFL, the Jags may not be far away from being a perennial contender. The long Super Bowl drought in Duval could come to an end sooner than some fans expect. 

They’ve certainly added talent in the past few years, and it’s translated to a division crown in the AFC South and a Wild Card win. But it still wasn’t their year to win a Super Bowl. Expect the Jaguars to bounce back in 2025, and who knows, that Super Bowl drought may finally end next February.

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Houston Texans

Houston Texans Super Bowl

The Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowls. So how many Super Bowls have the Houston Texans won from the same state? 

Well, it’s not that simple. The Cowboys have been around since 1960, whereas the Texans are the league’s newest franchise after being established in 2002. Thus, the Texans have never won a Super Bowl.

Incredibly, the Texans won six AFC South Championships from 2011-19. But aside from C.J. Stroud’s rookie season, those were the only years the Texans ever made the playoffs. 

After a complete overhaul, the Texans could be coming closer to emerging from their tumultuous times as a franchise without any Super Bowl appearances. Stroud has already proven to be a franchise quarterback capable of leading his team to the playoffs, and a Super Bowl may not be out of reach in the near future, possibly even next season.

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Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Super Bowl history

What four NFL teams have never been to the Super Bowl? The Detroit Lions are the oldest NFL team to have never appeared in a Super Bowl and the only franchise from the NFC to have never played for the trophy. Prior to defeating the Los Angeles Rams in 2023, the last Lions playoff victory came in 1992.

After going from Matthew Stafford to Jared Goff, the Lions finished just 3-13-1 in coach Dan Campbell’s first season. He topped that mark in 2022 with flying colors, coming within a game of clinching a playoff spot.

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The Lions have done well to build in the trenches in each of their past few draft classes, picking up Penei Sewell and Aidan Hutchinson. Now that Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta are getting a chance to make an impact, the Lions could have their receiving corps locked in too.

Another strong draft class in 2023 has helped overhaul a defense that’s routinely ranked in the bottom three of points allowed each season since 2020. Correcting their problems on the defensive side of the ball while boasting a top-ten offense finally helped the Lions win their division for the first time since it was renamed the NFC North in 2002.

For the first time in seemingly forever, winning a Lombardi Trophy is actually in sight for the Lions. Reaching the NFC Championship for the first time since 1991, the Lions’ Super Bowl window is wide open. Yet, now we have to see how coach Campbell rebuilds his coaching staff after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to NFL head coaching jobs.

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