Some NFL teams use the offseason to tweak a few things. Others treat it like an all-out makeover show—new coaches, bold signings, and draft picks that make sense.
A handful of front offices crushed it this year, building momentum and hope in a few wild months. Here are the 15 NFL teams that turned their offseason into a true masterclass.
15. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers stayed true to themselves while giving their backfield a fresh boost. It wasn’t flashy, but it was smart—and it should keep their offense humming.
14. New York Jets
They made a coaching change, committed to Justin Fields, and reshaped the roster. It might not win them the AFC East, but at least there’s finally a direction.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Hiring Pete Carroll wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card, but it shook things up. Pair that with a dynamic rookie running back and Geno Smith, and the Raiders have a new vibe.
12. New England Patriots
Bringing in Mike Vrabel instantly gave this team some edge and identity. After years of uncertainty, the Patriots know who they are again.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars
They brought in a fresh face as head coach and quietly improved the roster across the board. It’s not flashy, but it’s promising. And Travis Hunter? We can’t wait for those highlight reels.
10. Carolina Panthers
Aggressive was the game’s name, and the Panthers played it well. They loaded up on talent to give their young QB a fighting chance.
9. Buffalo Bills
No wild moves, just smart decisions across free agency and the draft. Sometimes, keeping things balanced is the winning play.
8. Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore did what they always do—draft well and re-sign the right guys. It’s a boring formula that keeps working.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs kept Chris Godwin around, a massive win for stability. It sends the message that they’re not ready to hit reset.
6. Minnesota Vikings
Jonathan Allen gives the Vikings some much-needed muscle in the trenches. One signing might be all it takes to unlock this defense.
5. Philadelphia Eagles
They usually let breakout players walk, but not this time. Re-signing Zack Baun and nailing the draft helped keep their window open.
4. Denver Broncos
The Broncos went big on both sides of the ball and didn’t waste time. Their defense looks terrifying, and they added just enough offensive juice to make things interesting.
3. Los Angeles Rams
Swapping Cooper Kupp for Davante Adams was a bold shakeup, and it might pay off. Adam, alongside Puka Nacu, feels like a cheat code.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
Locking in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins was a tough move that says, “we’re not going anywhere.” Joe Burrow just got some long-term peace of mind.
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1. Chicago Bears
A top coaching hire, a great draft, and some sneaky-good additions? The Bears finally look like they’re building something tangible—and it’s about time.
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