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Before kicking off, while some of the personnel have changed since last season, the Seattle Seahawks have already proven they can win a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams have already made their all-in move by trading for Myles Garrett. Some have predicted that the Garrett trade would initiate an arms race, causing contenders to pursue blockbuster trades for themselves.
But which teams would make such a move? Which teams are even in a position to strike? It’s time to dive in.
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The Kansas City Chiefs may have won just six games a season ago, but we’re not giving up on the Super Bowl upside of a head coach and quarterback who have already won three Lombardi trophies together. The Chiefs had a top-ten defense in 2025. If they can make a move, perhaps for a playmaking receiver or a right tackle to stabilize both sides of the line, the Chiefs could get back to being a dominant team.
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The Denver Broncos already made their all-in move by trading their 2026 first-round pick for Jaylen Waddle. But nothing’s preventing them from offering future draft compensation for another impact player if need be. Right now, the Broncos don’t feel like they need to make that move, but things could change before the season gets underway, especially if Jonathan Cooper’s legal situation causes trouble.
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After an incredible breakout 13-win season in Liam Coen’s first year coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars, who’s to say the offseason changes haven’t already put the team in a better position to succeed? After losing impact players on both sides of the ball, the Jaguars are asking a lot of their youth, and the cold, hard truth is that not all of them will pan out. As a team with playoff expectations, another big move could be on the horizon, especially considering they’ve already done it once by trading two firsts for Travis Hunter.
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Todd Monken is looking to do something only two others have ever done in the first year as an NFL head coach: win a Super Bowl. In other words, it’s extremely rare, but considering the Baltimore Ravens boast two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, anything is possible. If Jackson returns to top form, the Ravens could very well get aggressive and add a receiver, offensive lineman, or an impact defender to help tilt the odds in Baltimore’s favor.
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