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Six-time Pro Bowler expresses interest in joining Detroit Lions in 2025

Andrew Buller-Russ — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:01:31 +0000

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The Detroit Lions had an excellent season in 2024, finishing with a 15-2 record while securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs. Yet, once the postseason kicked off, the Lions fell flat, getting blown out 45-31 by the Washington Commanders.

After falling short of their ultimate goal, now Lions general manager Brad Holmes has to head back to the drawing board as he looks to improve Detroit’s roster. One potential solution may have just presented itself.

Darius Slay wants to return to Detroit Lions after being cut by Philadelphia Eagles

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The Detroit Lions have been re-building their secondary for a number of seasons. Yet, they still ranked 23rd in yards per passing play allowed in 2024, which shows there’s room for improvement.

On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Philadelphia Eagles are releasing six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay from the roster and will be designating him as a post-June 1 cap casualty to save even more money on their 2025 payroll.

NBC Sports’ John Clark reports that it’s “always possible” Slay returns to the Eagles at a lower salary, but the 34-year-old former All-Pro also recently expressed an interest in returning to the Lions for what’s expected to be his final season.

"For sure the two spots I would love to always be at is Philly or Detroit."

Eagles CB Darius Slay makes it clear he still wants to play at least one more year and, if it isn't with the Eagles, he isn't ruling out a return to Detroit. pic.twitter.com/k3GtTtqCOH
— St. Brown Podcast (@StBrownPodcast) February 19, 2025

Slay left the Lions after the 2019 season after butting heads with head coach Matt Patricia, but now that the former Patriots coach is no longer with Detroit, Slay could circle back to the team that selected him 36th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.

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GM Brad Holmes addresses Detroit Lions trade rumors involving star pass-rusher

Andrew Buller-Russ — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:38:48 +0000

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After one of the most successful Detroit Lions seasons in the Super Bowl era, now the franchise has to find a way not only to maintain their momentum, but to gain a bit more steam.

General manager Brad Holmes will be at the forefront of these decisions, trying to upgrade the roster in any way possible. To no surprise, Lions trade rumors have already been circulating, and there have even been suggestions that they’ll pull off a blockbuster deal.

Detroit Lions ‘probably not’ trading for star pass rusher

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A 15-2 season has the Detroit Lions hungry for more. One suggestion that fans have been calling for is a trade for an impact player who can make an already great team into a top Super Bowl contender. In particular, some want to see the Lions add another star pass-rusher who can play opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

Yet, when GM Brad Holmes was asked about adding another big-named edge rusher at the NFL Combine, the Lions’ roster-builder suggested that type of blockbuster move was not in the cards.

“Those guys are hard to acquire and it’s hard to keep ‘em financially. Again, we have one that’s due for an extension and we’ve already gotten to the plannings stages about him already. So, when you talk about adding another one, it’s like, well, can you financially add another one? Because you want to add the other one on top of everything else that you have, and that makes it tough.”
Lions GM Brad Holmes

As much as some fans want to see another star edge rusher, Holmes has a good point. Great pass-rushers are some of the most expensive players in the NFL. The Lions have determined that they can’t allocate that many funds to one position, meaning players like Myles Garrett are likely headed elsewhere this offseason.

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Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson takes surprise shot at new Chicago Bears and New York Jets head coaches

Jason Burgos — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:23 +0000

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It seems that Aidan Hutchinson is not too concerned about the Detroit Lions losing their top coordinators this offseason. He believes it is the players that really make the difference, not coaches like Ben Johnson and Aaron Glen.

The Lions’ rise to being one of the best teams in the NFL has been one of the league’s best stories over the last four years. In 2021, the team finished with a sad 3-13-1 record and gave Detroit fans no reason to believe the Dan Campbell era would be different than many of the other miserable coaching regimes of the past.

However, the following year they just missed out on a playoff spot after a 9-8 finish. In 2023 they went all the way to the NFC Championship game. And this past season they had the best record in the NFC at 15-2. Head coach Dan Campbell gets a lot of credit for Detroit’s turnaround. However, many NFL pundits feel coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson were a huge part of their resurgence.

But, both won’t be back next season after becoming the new head coaches for the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively. It has many wondering if the Lions will take a step back under new coordinators in 2025. Well, during an appearance on “The Lautner’s” podcast this week, Aidan Hutchinson tried to downplay the value of both departing coaches.

Detroit Lions record (2024): 15-2

Aidan Hutchinson downplays Detroit Lions losing Ben Johnson and Aaron Glen

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“I don’t care who they bring in to coach us. Obviously keeping Dan there is what we all want. But coordinators, position coaches, it doesn’t matter,” Hutchinson said. “As long as we have the right guys in the locker room and those foundation guys on offense, on defense — you can roll anyone in there to call the plays.

“At the end of the day, it’s going to be the playmakers who are making those plays on Sundays. As long as we keep our core group and keep everyone there, we’re going to stay in this window of winning.”

One would imagine the Jets and Bears are under the belief that Glenn and Johnson played a major role in Detroit’s recent success and it’s why they hired them. There have been many instances where the departure of a talented coordinator led to a decline for some very talented teams. Hutchinson may not understand that fact after just three seasons in the league.

The Lions ranked among the best offenses in the NFL over the last few seasons. While the Detroit defense was a very good group until injuries decimated them late in the season.

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Aidan Hutchinson recruiting one of NFL’s best players to Detroit Lions

Andrew Buller-Russ — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:52:32 +0000

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Throughout the bulk of the 2024 regular season, the Detroit Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL. They proved it by securing the top seed in the NFC Playoffs with a 15-2 record.

Yet, by the time the Lions reached the playoffs, they were forced to take the field without several key contributors due to injury, including their best defender, Aidan Hutchinson. Now healthy, the Lions’ Pro Bowl edge rusher is trying to recruit another elite sack artist to join him on the Lions.

Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett have discussed teaming up on Detroit Lions

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Not long after the Detroit Lions were eliminated from the playoffs in the Divisional Round, Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns. Naturally, news of one of the NFL’s best players hitting the trade block shook the sports world.

Garrett is a four-time All-Pro who’s recorded 10 or more sacks in seven consecutive seasons, but he’s only made the playoffs twice in his eight-year career. It’s time for that to change, with Garrett now prioritizing the opportunity to join a contender.

Apparently, it didn’t take long for Hutchinson and Garrett to discuss what it would be like to pair up on the Lions. Hutchinson recently revealed bits about how his conversation with Garrett unfolded during an appearance on “The Lautners” podcast.

“We were just talking about what could be. And, although it’s probably unlikely, I would be thrilled to play next to him if it were to happen. Our whole D-Line would be just totally elevated. That would be a scary defensive line. And we get along, too. I’ve seen him these last few years at different things. He texted me after I got hurt, which, I don’t know, it was just a cool thing. Like guys outside of your own team who reach out to you. So I think he’s a good dude. If he does, great, but I don’t know. We’ll see. But that would be awesome.”
Aidan Hutchinson on recruiting Myles Garrett to Detroit Lions

As exciting as the possibility of the Lions adding the six-time Pro Bowler to an already strong core, the Browns have expressed a strong reluctance to grant Garrett’s trade request.

However, if the Lions are able to make an offer that’s too good to refuse, the idea of Garrett forming a pass-rushing tandem with Hutchinson should have all NFL offensive coaches worried about their protection schemes in 2025.

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Detroit Lions linked to blockbuster trade for 4x All-Pro defender

Andrew Buller-Russ — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:23:31 +0000

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While they ultimately fell short of their biggest goal of appearing (and ideally winning) in the first Super Bowl of Detroit Lions history, the 2024 season was a massive success for Dan Campbell’s team.

After all, they had a 15-2 record, which tied for the best mark in the NFL along with the Kansas City Chiefs. Yet, it still wasn’t good enough to accomplish their goals.

So, if last season’s team couldn’t get the job done, which changes will the Lions have to make this offseason to improve? How about trading for one of the NFL’s best players?

Detroit Lions mentioned as potential Myles Garrett trade landing spot

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Aside from losing their offensive and defensive coordinators to head coaching jobs, the Detroit Lions enter the offseason in a strong position. They have their franchise quarterback locked in through 2028 and have several young up-and-comers on the rise.

Detroit also has enough salary cap space to make the type of splashy roster addition that will have many picking the Lions as top Super Bowl contenders next season.

Recently, ESPN’s Dan Graziano took a look at whether the Lions could afford to spend big on another elite pass-rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson. The NFL insider says it’s “not wild to imagine” such a move, even if it would be a bit “out of character” for Lions GM Brad Holmes. Yet, in doing so, Graziano threw Myles Garrett’s name out there as a potential trade target.

“The answer to both questions is yes. The Lions are absolutely fine on cap space and could bring in a big-name edge rusher (*cough* Myles Garrett *cough*) if they want — even with superstar Aidan Hutchinson coming back from his leg injury and extension-eligible. They’re in a win-now window with most of their other key guys locked in long term. So yes, it’s not wild to imagine a splash signing. But it’s also true that it would be a little out of character for this Lions team to take that kind of a huge swing on an external addition. Given the strategic and targeted way they’ve built this roster in the Dan Campbell/Brad Holmes era, I would say it’s more likely they bring back Za’Darius Smith.”
ESPN’s Dan Graziano on Detroit Lions/Myles Garrett

Trading for Garrett would be a significant investment by the Lions’ front office this offseason. Yet, it could also turn out to be a very wise one.

The Lions expect to be selecting in the 20s in next year’s NFL Draft too, so even if they had to part with two first-round picks in the 20s to land Garrett, it could pay major dividends. Plus, wouldn’t they rather have a proven talent who’s had over 10 sacks per season across the past seven years than take a chance on a prospect who may not see much playing time in his debut year?

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

Matt Johnson — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:44:08 +0000

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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.

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

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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

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

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

Matt Johnson — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:11:22 +0000

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

10. Chicago Bears

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

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)

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

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16. Arizona Cardinals

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

17. Cincinnati Bengals

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

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

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)

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)

24. Minnesota Vikings

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

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

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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

29. Washington Commanders

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

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

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31. Kansas City Chiefs

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

32. Philadelphia Eagles

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

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NFL Power Rankings 2025: Offseason previews for best, worst NFL teams

Matt Johnson — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:05:23 +0000

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.

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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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NFL insider: Five potential landing spots for Los Angeles Rams’ Cooper Kupp, including Super Bowl 59 team

Matt Higgins — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:50:07 +0000

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The Los Angeles Rams are looking to trade wide receiver Cooper Kupp, signaling the end of his tenure with the team after eight seasons.

Selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Kupp has developed into one of the league’s premier receivers.

His breakout year came in 2021, when he was named first-team All-Pro and captured the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year Award. That season, he led the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), receiving touchdowns (16), and receiving yards per game (114.5). He capped off the year by earning Super Bowl MVP honors in the Rams’ victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Rams rewarded Kupp with a three-year, $80.1 million extension, which took effect this past season. However, since his record-setting 2021 campaign, injuries have limited him to just 33 games over the last three years.

With the Rams wanting to move Kupp, an NFL insider revealed the top five landing spots.

Where will Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp play in 2025?

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ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler has identified five potential landing spots for Kupp in 2025: the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, and Kansas City Chiefs.

According to Fowler, an AFC executive believes the Patriots would be “foolish” not to pursue Kupp, as he could provide young quarterback Drake Maye with a much-needed playmaker. New England currently has one of the NFL’s weakest receiving corps.

The Steelers, who are deciding between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback, might revisit their interest in Kupp after reportedly exploring a trade for him at the 2024 deadline.

Fowler suggests Kupp would develop “instant chemistry” with Lions quarterback Jared Goff, while he could serve as a “complementary receiver” to Terry McLaurin in Washington, providing another target for Jayden Daniels.

As for the Chiefs, Fowler notes that acquiring Kupp would “seem like a Chiefs-type move,” adding, “They pulled off something similar with DeAndre Hopkins at the deadline and could think about the same with Kupp.”

Kupp is set to earn $20 million in 2025, though only $5 million of that salary is guaranteed.

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Detroit Lions linked to trade for $80 million All-Pro receiver

Andrew Buller-Russ — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:01:02 +0000

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The Detroit Lions are coming off their most successful season of the Super Bowl era, a magnificent 15-2 record. Unfortunately, it still wasn’t good enough for the Lions to make their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history after being eliminated in the Divisional Round playoffs.

Now the Lions, after losing their offensive and defensive coordinator, have to find a way to return as a better team. This could be tricky, but adding more talented players who have experienced past playoff success could be exactly what Detroit needs.

Detroit Lions could use Jared Goff connection to land Cooper Kupp

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The Detroit Lions have a star-studded receiving corps led by two-time All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown and 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams. Having a Pro Bowl tight end in Sam LaPorta surely helps too. Yet, there’s still room for improvement on the Lions’ roster.

One area that could be addressed is the Lions’ No. 3 receiver role, which belonged to Tim Patrick this past season. With Patrick set for free agency, the Lions will need to find a replacement for their third receiver this offseason.

As ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler recently suggested, perhaps Cooper Kupp would be an ideal fit in Detroit. The Los Angeles Rams are looking to trade their former All-Pro receiver, and he’s already built up four seasons of chemistry catching passes from Jared Goff from their time together in LA.

“As far as early teams that people are bantering about, Pittsburgh Steelers looked into Cooper Kupp at the trade deadline last season. They still have a need there. Washington could look for a complement to Terry McLaurin. The Patriots would be foolish not to at least check in on this given their receiver situation. And here are a few surprises for you: Detroit Lions. Jared Goff came in the league with Cooper Kupp. That’s instant chemistry. And then doesn’t this feel a Kansas City Chiefs move a little bit?”
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Kupp signed a three-year, $80 million contract extension with the Rams in 2022. He still has two seasons left on his contract and will have a $29.7 million cap hit in 2025, barring a restructure.

On paper, the fit makes a lot of sense, especially if Kupp wants to compete for another Super Bowl ring. Yet, the Lions will still have to beat out what’s likely to be a strong market for the former Super Bowl MVP.

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