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With the bulk of the acquisition period complete, it’s time to take a look at all 32 teams and the progress they made this offseason. Check out who rises and who falls in a special edition of WCG’s NFL Power Rankings.
Now that the bulk of the offseason’s acquisition period is in the rearview mirror, this is a great time to rewind to the last few months of action. Among all professional sports, the NFL is among the most balanced in terms of parity. A significant reason for this is free agency and the unpredictability of the drafting process. Although the free agent market isn’t what it used to be, a considerable amount of talent shifts from team to team each year.
As offseason programs wind down and teams brace for a long summer of training camp starting at the end of July, let’s dive into how much each team has changed since the end of the regular season.
Months after winning the Super Bowl, the Eagles had their roster raided in free agency. Defensive linemen Milton Williams and Josh Sweat received deals over $19 million, while Mekhi Becton and Isaiah Rodgers were priced out of Philadelphia on the market. The good news is that the Eagles have plenty of top-end talent and were able to replenish their roster with a strong draft class. Until further notice, they are the NFC favorites and are strong enough in the trenches to beat anyone, including the Chiefs again.
Biggest Gain: LB Jihad Campbell
Biggest Loss: DE Josh Sweat
After being thoroughly dominated on both sides of the line of scrimmage in February’s Super Bowl, the primary focus of the offseason has been on the offensive line. The Chiefs surprised most when they franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith. It led to them trading away All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney to maintain flexibility in the free agency market. Assuming he’s healthy, Josh Simmons should beat out Jaylon Moore for the left tackle spot, which could force a move inside to guard for Moore after signing a two-year, $30 million contract early in free agency. At the very least, the Chiefs should have more depth along the offensive line.
Biggest Gain: OL Jaylon Moore
Biggest Loss: LG Joe Thuney
Despite having one of the league’s most talented rosters, the Bills’ inability to get over the hump against the Chiefs in the playoffs is a huge problem. The offense could use another top-end receiving option, but general manager Brandon Beane was tired of seeing the defense lay an egg when it mattered the most. With a bolstered defensive front and plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, is 2025 finally the year they can break through to a Super Bowl bid?
Biggest Gain: CB Maxwell Hairston
Biggest Loss: WR Amari Cooper
Following a disappointing one-and-done in the playoffs, the Lions lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs and some additional assistants....
