With last season in the books, it is time to start thinking about the 2025 NFL season, and what better way to do that than with some early power rankings? A lot will change between now and the start of the season in September, but our 2025 NFL Power Rankings give you an idea of where all 32 teams provisionally stand as the offseason gets underway this week.
These power rankings combine our PR+ metric from last year with adjustments based on upcoming free agents and players potentially returning from injury. They are just a rough guide for where all the teams stand relative to each other at this point.
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1) Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens had an interesting 2024 season. Starting 0-2 put them in the backfoot, and losing games to both the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns in the first half of the season was frustrating. However, some statement wins were mixed in, and their defense improved throughout the year.
This offseason presents a few challenges for the Ravens, with potential holes to fill across their offensive line and at cornerback. Both of those positions are crucial, and if they do not handle them correctly, there could be some issues, especially early in the season.
Baltimore was driven by its offense in 2024, and that should be the case again with the core of Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Mark Andrews all under contract.
With that much explosiveness on offense, the defense just needs to be league-average for this to be one of the best teams in football.
2) Detroit Lions
How the Detroit Lions season ended emphasizes one of their most significant question marks heading into 2025: the play of Jared Goff. For the most part, Goff was excellent and ranked second in our QB+ metric. However, there were some meltdowns that a team chasing a Super Bowl can ill-afford.
The two teams in Super Bowl 59 have played carefully and considered football down the stretch, and if Goff cannot do that, he will limit the ceiling of this roster. The rest of the offense is set in place, and it is one of the most talented groups in the league.
The other element the Lions will need to navigate is several defensive free agents. The cornerback position could be hit particularly hard with Carlton Davis II headlining that group of potential free agents. The positive is that they can focus most of their resources on the defense, so hopefully, they will not see too much of a drop-off in 2025.
3) Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills came so close, but in the end, they fell agonizingly short once again against the Kansas City Chiefs. Josh Allen is one of the premier quarterbacks in the league, and the foundation around him entering 2025 is likely to be similar to last season’s.
The Bills’ most significant question mark this offseason comes at wide receiver. The Amari Cooper trade did not work out as they had hoped, and he is a free agent this offseason. Cornerback is another spot they need to figure out, with Rasul Douglas, a free agent, and Kaiir Elam’s weaknesses being put under the spotlight in the playoffs.
All told the Bills enter next season as one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl. Their most significant hurdle might be the mental barrier of the Kansas City Chiefs rather than a talent problem.
4) Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 season got off to a slow start, but they were exceptional after their bye week. The offense has operated primarily through the run game, with the passing game being used more as a “when-needed” situation than we see with most offenses.
Entering the offseason, the Eagles have somewhat limited offensive needs to address, with only Mekhi Becton at right guard being a notable loss.
Defensively, they have to address pending departures in their pass rush and linebackers. However, this roster looks to be in a pretty good spot to run it back next season.
Health is always a concern for Super Bowl teams the following year, so the Eagles’ main focus this offseason might well be their depth rather than top-line options. They have the talent on both sides of the ball to challenge again for a trip to the Super Bowl, but we said the same thing about the San Francisco 49ers 12 months ago.
5) Kansas City Chiefs
The word best used to describe the Chiefs over the last few years has been “inevitable.” It always feels like they will drive down the field and score in a more machine-like way than an exciting, explosive offense. Metrics-wise, they were far from the best team in 2024 though, but the combination of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid always gives them a chance.
Kansas City has plenty to address this offseason. It has key free agents across all positions, with its defensive front and offensive line standing out as the two most significant concerns. If it can solidify the left tackle spot and either re-sign or replace Trey Smith, then that will solve the offensive part. It also needs a partner for Chris Jones and an infusion of depth on their defensive front for next season.
When it comes to the roster situation and the 2024 metrics, the Chiefs will not look like a top-five team in many ways. However, this team has such supreme coaching talent and the calmness of Mahomes leading their offense. That will always ensure they are in the playoffs come January.
6) Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers head into the 2025 offseason with a lot to be excited about. Four losses in six weeks to end the season was a bit of a let-down, but they have a talented roster on both sides of the ball and are one good offseason from being a competitor.
On offense, the offseason needs are a center and WR1, while on defense, starters at all three levels will need to be replaced. If they can address those needs, then this team is ready to take that leap and push the Lions for the NFC North.
Jordan Love’s playoff performance likely creates some nerves among fans, but he is still developing as he enters his third year as a starter. If Love takes that next step, this team has all the pieces to challenge for the Super Bowl.
7) Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders’ 2024 season was one of the year’s feel-good stories. They have the core in place to back that up, but this is going to be an important offseason for them, as they have several pending free agents who played roles for them last season.
The defense will be the main area of concern this offseason. They have free agents to replace at all three levels, with linebackers, corners, and safety being the most pressing needs. They need to sort the tight end position on offense and add depth at WR and along the offensive line.
The other concern prevalent with the Commanders is the potential for a C.J. Stroud-style sophomore year from Jayden Daniels. This time last year, the belief was that the Houston Texans would kick on and be a force in the AFC.
However, despite some struggles, they still made it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, although that was largely driven by a strong defense carrying the offense.
8) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers overcame a tough stretch in the middle of the season to win the NFC South before losing to the Commanders in the playoffs despite a fairly strong performance. They put aside any concerns over taking a step back to demonstrate they are a roster with the capability to step up and challenge with a good offseason.
The issues they need to overcome are yet another change in offensive coordinator, with Liam Coen taking a head coaching job and a wave of free agents on both sides of the ball. Linebackers stand out as the most significant defensive need, as they have some work to do on their offensive line in the coming months.
The Buccaneers have a great foundation in place, and with some reinforcements and defensive upgrades, they could challenge for a spot in Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco.
9) Cincinnati Bengals
Given this team’s potential, the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2024 season was somewhat of a disaster.
A strong finish saw them finish 9-8, but it ended up being too little, too late after they put themselves in a hole at 4-8. Their biggest issue was defensive struggles (28th in Defense+), but they also had trouble consistently protecting Joe Burrow (29th in OL+).
The most significant needs this offseason will be replacing Tee Higgins if he departs in free agency and upgrading both the offensive line and all three levels of their defense. If they can make those upgrades, then this team can immediately be back in the Super Bowl picture. They have the cap space to address many needs but may need to prioritize top-end options such as Higgins.
10) Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos were the surprise package of the 2024 season. They went from being expected to finish among the worst teams in the league to a playoff berth. Bo Nix grabbed the headlines, but the bedrock of their play was their defense and offensive line, which both ranked first in our metrics.
Denver is returning most starters in both of those areas and has the cap space to improve their needs in the offensive skill positions.
The development of Bo Nix and the concern around a potential sophomore slump is a concern they need to manage. Still, there is enough upside to believe this team can go back to the playoffs and potentially win a couple of playoff games.
11) Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are in an intriguing situation. They have a major quarterback question mark in terms of J.J. McCarthy in what will essentially be his rookie year, which makes them a tough team to project. They also have a lot of pending free agent needs to address to avoid a drop-off in play, but they have the cap space to do so.
The defensive backfield is the biggest concern after the quarterback position, with most of their top cornerbacks and safeties set to be free agents this offseason. There are other needs to address as well, including some potential offensive line additions to improve a 10th-ranked unit from the 2024 season.
There is every chance that the Vikings could be very much the same team next year as they were in 2024, but McCarthy is the Wild Card. The play around Sam Darnold elevated him above what we expected this year, but he was still a top-12 quarterback in our QB+ metric. Therefore, McCarthy would need to come close to matching that if the Vikings are to match or improve on last season.
12) San Francisco 49ers
The 2024 season was a tough one for the San Francisco 49ers, with injuries contributing heavily to their struggles. They still got efficient play out of Brock Purdy, who was a top-10 quarterback in our rankings. However, they could not string together multiple weeks of good performances, and ultimately, any realistic playoff hopes faded with around a month to go.
How last season played out for the 49ers was the Super Bowl curse in action, and they will hope to bounce back in 2025. They have a solid core in place but will potentially need to replenish their depth options, with a number of players due to hit free agency.
The positive is that they are not set to lose many starters, so other than upgrading certain areas, they should have a relatively good level of consistency.
The 49ers ended up being one of the most disappointing teams of the 2024 season, but they are a solid bounce-back candidate for next season. With a few good offseason additions, this could easily be a top-10 team entering next season.
13) Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams turned out a 1-4 start to win the NFC West and nearly made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. They were another team that dealt with a lot of injuries but were able to survive until they got key players back before going on a run of nine wins in 11 weeks to make the playoffs.
Their main offseason issues revolve around Matthew Stafford and his potential retirement. If Stafford retires, this team becomes a major question mark and would likely fall to around the 20th spot in these rankings. If Stafford commits to staying, their offensive line becomes the next concern, with Alaric Jackson set to be a free agent.
The Rams are somewhat of a wild card in these rankings. If Stafford remains in place, they will be a fringe playoff team entering the offseason. Still, they would fall initially following an announcement of his retirement until his replacement is known.
14) Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals flirted with the top 10 of our Power Rankings at times last year, but the defense was a major Achilles Heel for them. They finished the season ranked 13th overall but down in 27th on defense. The defense had its moments throughout the year but lacked the consistency required for a team with playoff ambitions.
That defense is likely to look a lot different when next season rolls around, especially on their defensive front. They have a number of pending free agents across their defensive line and a couple at the second level. Hopefully, they will be able to improve the unit to reinforce their offense, which ranked fifth this year.
If the Cardinals can make those defensive improvements, they will be in a good position to compete for a playoff spot. However, the NFC West is extremely bunched in these power rankings, and we can see them cannibalizing each other during the season.
15) Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks had a solid season but ultimately just could not do enough to make the playoffs. They fired their offensive coordinator after finishing 20th in Offense+, thanks in large part to a 30th-ranked offensive line.
However, they also have to decide what to do with Geno Smith, who has proven himself to be a competent quarterback but not one who looks likely to elevate a team to a Super Bowl.
Defensively, the Seahawks were excellent, and they should return most starters if they want to next year. They do not have many pending free agents to address on offense either, so they can build more from a position of improvement than trying to fill holes through need.
The Seahawks were not far away from being a playoff team last year, but they felt a long way from being a Super Bowl contender. That starts at the quarterback position, and they will need to surround him with an extremely high level of talent if they are to go all the way.
16) Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins almost rescued their season from the ashes in the final few weeks but ultimately fell short of a playoff spot. With Tua Tagovailoa, this team is a potential playoff contender, but durability concerns make it hard to trust him to play all 17 games, having done it just once in his career.
The defense finished the season ranked 11th, but they look set to lose several players to free agency. Replacing them is going to be a priority, but that also has to be balanced with improving an offensive line that ranked 26th in OL+. There are a lot of needs to try and fix in one offseason, so whether they can do it all is going to be interesting to watch.
The Dolphins, at their very best with Tua healthy and an improved offensive line, could be a top-10 team and a fringe Super Bowl contender. However, there are simply too many unknowns to be too bullish on them at this point.
17) Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers put together a solid season in 2024, making the playoffs in Jim Harbaugh’s first season. The driving force behind their success was their defense, which ranked fourth in Defense+, with their offense playing like a league-average group (17th).
There are a few issues for the Chargers to navigate this offseason. Khalil Mack headlines a number of defensive free agents, while there are some potential free agents to navigate on offense, headlined by J.K. Dobbins.
Replacing those free agents and upgrading the interior of the offensive line this offseason could see them climb back close to the top 10.
The Chargers had a meltdown game in the playoffs and lost six games to playoff teams this year, going 2-6, with their only victories coming against the Broncos. They are perhaps not as close as their playoff run this year might suggest, but a good offseason could throw them right back into the mix.
18) Atlanta Falcons
Whether it was Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons’ star-laden offense produced at an above-average level.
Atlanta was the 10th-ranked offense despite inconsistent quarterback play. With competent play from Penix in 2025, it’s easy to imagine the Falcons reaching elite levels next season.
However, Atlanta’s perpetual problems on defense weren’t solved despite veteran additions like Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons. Both veterans are free agents again and may not return after Atlanta floundered to a 29th-place finish in our defensive rankings.
The Falcons project to be more than $8 million over the salary cap and only have five draft picks. One of those is the 15th overall pick, but adding much talent will be a dicey proposition. Atlanta seems likely to take a massive dead money hit by cutting or trading Cousins as well, which means getting cap-compliant alone could limit the Falcons’ options.
19) Dallas Cowboys
In the first year after losing former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense totally collapsed. After three consecutive top-five finishes, the Cowboys ranked 25th in defense. Injuries to Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, and Trevon Diggs didn’t help, but it was still a shocking fall for a very talented defense.
The offense also fell to 23rd and struggled even before Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring injury. They could potentially lose Zack Martin through retirement after his ankle surgery or if he departs in free agency. Brian Schottenheimer’s promotion to head coach ensures continuity on offense, but it’s not entirely clear how beneficial that is.
Dallas doesn’t have many resources to add, as the Cowboys are slightly over the salary cap to begin the offseason. An extension for Parsons to lower his $24 million cap hit is an obvious way to create some breathing room. The Cowboys have some high-end stars, but their ability to add much-needed depth will determine if Dallas can return to the playoffs in 2025.
20) Houston Texans
A popular preseason Super Bowl contender, the Houston Texans reached the Divisional Round for the second straight year but never felt like a true contender. The Texans had our 31st-ranked offensive line, leading to a bottom-five offense finish.
Fixing the offensive line is a clear priority for Houston to challenge the top three teams in the AFC. However, the Texans have less than $2 million in projected cap space, which could lead to restructuring for someone like Laremy Tunsil or Danielle Hunter to save cap room.
If Houston can rectify its biggest problem, the defense is certainly Super Bowl-caliber. The Texans had a top-10 defense in 2024, with the tandem of Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. spearheading an excellent pass rush. Along with All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the Texans have elite young talent at multiple levels of the defense.
Boosting the offense won’t be easy, with Stefon Diggs scheduled for free agency and Tank Dell likely out for 2025 after his gruesome Week 16 knee injury. The Texans don’t rank particularly highly in our early outlook due to their lack of resources for improving that offense. Still, even a boost back to league average could help them break through their Divisional Round ceiling.
21) New York Jets
The New York Jets went all-in on contending in 2024 but saw that bet go bust. Aaron Rodgers’ first full season in New York was underwhelming, with the 41-year-old finishing 21st in our QB+ metric.
Rodgers’ future is the biggest question looming over the franchise this offseason. He has one more season left on his contract, and because of a void year added in 2026, Rodgers would result in a $49 million dead cap hit if the Jets cut him, compared to a $23.5 million cap hit if he stays on the roster.
New head coach Aaron Glenn has not committed one way or another to keeping Rodgers for 2025, though it’s clear a re-tool is coming. The former Lions defensive coordinator also has work to do on his side of the ball.
After back-to-back elite defenses, the Jets fell to 15th in Defense+. That unit will also see D.J. Reed and Haason Reddick hit free agency, leaving some potential holes in the starting lineup.
22) Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams battled through a tumultuous rookie year. After a hot 4-2 start, the Bears suffered a 10-game losing streak in which Williams and the offense looked frequently dysfunctional. Chicago finished 30th in our offensive rankings, ahead of only the Giants and Browns, with Williams ranking 33rd out of 39 qualifying quarterbacks in QB+.
The good news is that Chicago landed one of the most coveted coaching candidates in years by hiring former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He’ll join a team that has the fifth-most cap space, with over $65 million in projected cap room entering the offseason. Some of that can be used to bolster the offensive line, which ranked 17th in PFN’s Offensive Line rankings.
For all the attention the Johnson-Williams partnership will receive, their defense could determine the Bears’ short-term future. That unit finished 13th in our Defense+ rankings but is more talented than that. Chicago ranked first in EPA per dropback allowed through 13 weeks before a rough finish over the last five weeks.
However, a more functional offense would also keep that defense off the field longer in 2025. Williams’ first season was mostly a lost year, but Johnson’s arrival provides hope for a team that had playoff hype entering 2024.
23) Las Vegas Raiders
Pete Carroll brings a much-needed infusion of credibility to a Las Vegas Raiders team that looks like a clear last-place team in a competitive AFC West. Although Carroll’s time in Seattle ended on a sour note, he only had a losing record once in his final 12 seasons with the Seahawks.
The Raiders’ ceiling is capped because of the quarterback position. Las Vegas ranked 29th in Offense+, with neither Aidan O’Connell nor Gardner Minshew II providing average-level quarterback play. The Raiders turned the ball over at the third-highest rate, ahead of only the Browns and Titans.
That put the defense in an impossible position. The unit was far from a disaster despite injuries to Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins, ranking 21st in Defense+. With the Raiders ranking second with over $95 million in cap space and not having any truly critical free agents, Las Vegas has the opportunity to greatly bolster its roster this offseason.
24) Pittsburgh Steelers
The story of the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers has become too familiar for their fan base: modest preseason expectations that the team exceeds but a low ceiling that leaves them well short of contending against the AFC’s elite.
The Steelers lost their sixth consecutive playoff game in a non-competitive defeat to the Ravens in the Wild Card round, raising questions about Mike Tomlin’s ability to lead a true contender. Pittsburgh is one of five franchises to never rank above average in Offense+ since the metric began in 2019 (the Steelers were 25th this season). The other five are the Giants, Jets, Panthers, and Bears.
Therefore, Pittsburgh looms as one of the more obvious veteran quarterback free agent or trade destinations. Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are free agents after splitting the starting job in 2024, and neither seems likely to change the Steelers’ fortunes.
25) Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts had a strange season. Due to a woeful AFC South and Wild Card field, Indy remained in playoff contention until Week 17 but was ultimately a clear below-average team. The Colts ranked 21st in Offense+ and 23rd in Defense+ and don’t seem much closer to an answer on whether Anthony Richardson is a franchise quarterback.
Richardson missed six games and was a well below-average performer when available, ranking 37th out of 39 qualifying passers in QB+. The Colts could also lose some important pieces along the offensive line, as center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries are both free agents.
Colts owner Jim Irsay is giving the Richardson-Shane Steichen duo a third year, but playoffs are likely the expectation. A fourth consecutive non-playoff season could spell trouble for both, particularly given that defensive coordinator Gus Bradley served as the sacrificial lamb this offseason.
26) Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young was a different quarterback after his Week 2 benching. Young still finished as only the 27th-ranked quarterback in 2024 but was better than that after returning to the lineup in Week 8. From that point on, Young ranked 18th in EPA per dropback, throwing 15 touchdowns to just six interceptions.
Still, the Panthers are going nowhere without a much-improved defense. Carolina’s Defense+ grade of 53.5 (F) was the worst by any team since the 2020 Lions. The Panthers allowed 534 points, breaking the record held by the 1981 Baltimore Colts for most in a season in NFL history. Two of their few notable veteran starters — LB Shaq Thompson and S Xavier Woods — are free agents as well.
The good news is that Carolina has a league-high 10 draft picks (before compensatory picks are awarded). The Panthers have plenty of assets to replenish their defense, starting with the eighth overall pick.
27) Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars were a big disappointment after back-to-back winning seasons. However, there’s reason for optimism on offense. The unit suffered major injuries, with Trevor Lawrence, Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis, and Evan Engram all ending their seasons on injured reserve. With former Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen arriving as the new head coach, there’s reason to believe the offense could return to a top-10 level.
However, the defense looms as a far bigger issue. Jacksonville finished with our second-worst defense, ahead of only the wretched Panthers’ unit. The Jags did not rank above average in any component of Defense+, finishing last in EPA per dropback and takeaway rate. That makes defense a prime area to target with the fifth overall pick.
New defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile last worked at Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey in 2011. Campanile has a big job ahead of him, as a similarly abysmal defense will keep Jacksonville out of the playoff hunt in 2025, even if the offense improves under Coen.
28) New England Patriots
The extent of what went right for the 2024 New England Patriots essentially boils down to Drake Maye. The good news is that they’ve seemingly checked off the most important roster-building box and can now get to work on building around their franchise quarterback.
New head coach Mike Vrabel could have more work to do on defense, where the Patriots ranked 30th in Defense+. The unit fell apart in its first season after Bill Belichick, ranking last in sack rate. That could lead the Patriots to spend the fourth overall pick on a premier pass-rusher like Abdul Carter or Mason Graham, despite the help Maye needs at receiver and offensive tackle.
The Patriots’ roster has an extremely long way to go, but the consensus opinion is that Vrabel and Josh McDaniels should represent an upgrade over the Jerod Mayo coaching staff. Coupled with over $120 million in cap space, by far the most in the NFL, the Patriots could be one of the most improved teams with a strong offseason.
29) New Orleans Saints
After scoring 91 points in the first two games, the New Orleans Saints offense disintegrated amid a string of injuries. Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Rashid Shaheed all missed multiple games. In games without Carr, New Orleans went 0-7 and were outscored by an average of 17.6 points per game.
Still, it’s hard to envision a path to improvement for the perpetually capped-out franchise. Spotrac projects the Saints to be more than $50 million over the 2025 salary cap.
That will make it difficult to bring back free agents such as Chase Young, Paulson Adebo, and Willie Gay Jr. A once formidable defense, the Saints fell to 19th in both Defense+ and scoring defense.
The Saints will have a new head coach next season, and he’ll need a long leash from ownership with New Orleans’ cap situation. The Saints hold the ninth overall pick in a critical draft for the team, as they badly need a home run draft class to rebuild an aging and expensive roster.
30) New York Giants
Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen kept their jobs despite a 3-14 catastrophe but are undoubtedly on thin ice in 2025. The Giants need a quarterback after releasing Daniel Jones in November, but a shocking Week 17 win over the Colts bumped New York down from the first overall pick to third.
New York may still get the chance to draft Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders, but will need either the Tennessee Titans or Cleveland Browns to pass on the consensus top two quarterbacks. The Giants had the second-worst offense in 2024, ahead of only Cleveland, despite Malik Nabers’ sensational rookie season.
The defense has a talented crop of pass rushers, but none of that matters until the Giants find a quarterback. Without major improvement at that position, Daboll and Schoen are unlikely to remain in place for 2026.
31) Tennessee Titans
Brian Callahan’s first season resulted in a disastrous 3-14 record, but it wasn’t the worst outcome for the Titans’ future. The Titans landed the first overall pick and can draft their next franchise quarterback after Will Levis flamed out in his second season, being benched multiple times for Mason Rudolph.
The Titans ranked 27th in Offense+, which dragged down a defense that started out well. Tennessee’s defense ranked eighth in yards per play allowed but gave up the third-most points per game anyway. That’s because the Titans turned it over at the highest rate, frequently putting the defense in a poor position.
GM Ran Carthon lost his job this offseason, which places some pressure on Callahan to improve in 2025. The good news is that the bar is very low in Nashville after 2024, and Callahan should have a chance to mold his hand-picked rookie quarterback.
32) Cleveland Browns
The Browns were doomed by the NFL’s worst offense, ranking last in Offense+ and points per game. Deshaun Watson will likely remain on the Browns’ 2025 roster due to his albatross contract, but the team could use the second overall pick on a rookie passer who starts for the team.
The defense was still stellar, largely due to generating the highest pressure rate in 2024. However, the main source of that pressure could disappear if All-Pro Myles Garrett gets his trade request fulfilled. Although general manager Andrew Berry has already said he won’t trade Garrett, the Browns could use the influx of draft picks that would arrive from a Garrett mega-trade.
Ultimately, the Browns are saddled by the league’s worst contract, which leaves them without an answer at the game’s most important position. With Nick Chubb and Jedrick Wills among the team’s top free agents, the Browns’ next quarterback could have significant hurdles to overcome to succeed.