The Philadelphia Eagles are riding high off their victory in Super Bowl 59, and everyone else is hoping on next year. Right now, who has the best odds, and where do the Falcons rank amongst the crowd?
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As the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans continue to celebrate their remarkable 40-22 victory where they halted the Chiefs hopes of a three-peat, teams across the league have their eyes on bringing home the Lombardi Trophy in 2026, and the first step is free agency on March 10. For most teams, they have work to be done before that March 10th date as players contracts are coming up making them unrestricted free agents in a month. This, combined with the upcoming draft makes for a much anticipated offseason that could drastically shake up the outlook for 2025 and beyond.
While Atlanta just narrowly missed the playoffs after losing key games in the last quarter of the season, they could be trending up as their latest offensive product showed promise heading into next year, and a few savvy moves on defense could provide a jolt that propels them even further up the rankings.
Without further ado, here’s my way too early NFL power rankings. Let’s see how they age!
- Philadelphia Eagles
It’s almost a tradition to put the reigning champions as the first team on the list, right? Well, we’re not going to break that tradition today, even if the Eagles have several players that were key in their most recent Super Bowl victory set to hit free agency in less than a month barring a re-signing.
These guys, chiefly on the defense that smothered Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, include long time Eagle Brandon Graham, defensive player of the year finalist Zach Baun, Avonte Maddox, and the teams sack leader Josh Sweat. Their star guard Mekhi Becton is also slated for free agency, too, after a year where he switched from tackle and excelled. I imagine the Eagles will work to retain many of these players, especially Baun and Sweat, but losing too many of these impact players will definitely hurt their chances of a repeat title next year.
What? No Chiefs? Yes, that’s right, no Chiefs. We’ll switch up the status quo of putting the Super Bowl runner up as number two on the list.
The Lions are a very strong team who seemed in control of their destiny for most of the 2024 season, which is why it came as a shock when they allowed rookie Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders to come on the road and steal the divisional round matchup and head to the NFC Championship. The Lions aren’t losing many key players in free agency, and the only one they seem to be headed separate ways with is star CB Carlton Davis.
With Aidan Hutchinson set to return next year, and the Lions linked to a potential Maxx Crosby trade that would bolster their defensive line, I have no doubt that they’ll be back contending for the title again. If they can avoid terrible injury luck and too much regression from new coordinators—never a given—they should be one of the NFL’s best teams again.
Now that their hopes of a three-peat are gone, the Chiefs can focus on trying to refine their weak points and get back to the dominant force they’re used to being. Most importantly, they should focus on improving their offensive line strength after they gave up six sacks and 11 quarterback hits in Super Bowl 59. This year was the most Patrick Mahomes was sacked since he took over as the starter in 2018.
Players like Deandre Hopkins, Justin Reed, Nick Bolton, Marquise Brown, and Juju Smith-Schuster are set to hit free agency, as well, though they’ll get a couple of stars like Rashee Rice back from injury. All these factors would typically warrant a lower ranking, but with Mahomes and Andy Reid at the helm, we can’t count them out.
4. Cincinatti Bengals
The 2025 Bengals got out to a 1-4 start, which significantly put them behind the eight ball. They’d make up for their shortcomings later in the season with a five game winning streak to close the year, but it would be too late as the Broncos edged them out for the 7th and final seed in the playoffs.
As we saw over the course of their 2024 campaign, the offense is one of the most explosive in the league, and they just need a defense that can give Joe Burrow and the squad a chance to win. A fresh face at defensive coordinator and a solid free agency may well get them there. In the coming weeks, the team will make a tough decision on their other superstar receiver Tee Higgins as he’s their biggest name set to hit free agency, and I hope they re-sign him because the Bengals seem like the team best-positioned to knock off the Chiefs.
The Bills were the second best team in the AFC this year with a 13-4 record, which helped them win the AFC East for the fifth year in a row. They remain the best AFC East team in the post-Brady era, but they continue to fall to their Kryptonite: The Kansas City Chiefs. It almost seems at this point that the Bills have to solely build their team around beating the Chiefs, sort of like the Bulls building their team to beat the Pistons in the 90’s after losing to them three times in a row.
How do they do that? Well, it starts with either resigning veteran Amari Cooper, or finding his replacement, as they otherwise may be working with a young, depleted receiving corps with both him and former Falcon Mack Hollins expected to hit free agency.
6. Washington Commanders
The Commanders finally have something to cheer for again, and a future to look forward to as they found their franchise quarterback in last year’s draft. Rookie Jayden Daniels lead them to their first NFC Championship berth since 1991 after beating NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and upsetting the top seeded Detroit Lions at home. The team’s offense quickly became one of the best in the league as Daniels’ explosive arm and dual threat ability became a nightmare for defensive coordinators to plan against.
Washington seems to be ready to build around Daniels to win right now, as they’ve been linked to several high profile trades already such as pairing Terry Mclaurin with two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf, and acquiring superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett. If they pull off one of those moves—or simply continue to stock the roster—they’ll be one of the most dangerous teams in the league.
The Ravens once again won the AFC North, but ended up falling short of their previous finish of the AFC championship with a loss to the Bills in the divisional round. Pairing Lamar Jackson with former 2,000 yard rusher Derrick Henry seemed like the perfect match, as the QB-RB duo complimented each other very well.
There weren’t too many weak spots for the Ravens in 2024 as Jackson had yet another MVP caliber season, the defense was stout, and Zay Flowers was the first Ravens receiving option to surpass 1,000 yards since Mark Andrews in 2021. I expect them to contend again, and I believe improving their receiving corps would do much to keep them in the Super Bowl conversation.
The Texans managed to put together another playoff caliber season with a 10-7 record under second year quarterback C.J. Stroud. Even with Stroud regressing in terms of his efficiency, the team played well in games when it mattered most. But much like his rookie year, the Texans faltered when they played another strong contender in the playoffs.
They’re a good team but are one missing piece away from taking a spot in that top 5. It’s unclear if star receiver Stefon Diggs will return in a Texans Jersey after suffering an injury in week 8, but experts are predicting that he will. If he does, barring a significant setback from his ACL Tear, he could give the Texans a major boost should he stay healthy all of 2025. If Stroud bounces back, the defense will do the rest.
The Packers seem like they’re back to being a regular playoff team after improving to an 11-6 record under Jordan Love’s second year being a full time starter. The addition of Josh Jacobs proved fruitful as well on the offensive side, and with a decent cast of pass catchers that include Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs, they’ve made themselves competitive in the tight NFC North race if they can stay healthy.
While they may not be overtaking the Lions any time soon, the Packers remain a confident wild card team with the potential to catch fire.
10. Denver Broncos
It was the year of the rookie quarterback in 2024. The Denver Broncos were another team with a rookie quarterback at the helm that led them to a playoff berth. Bo Nix was a surprise standout last season, especially after tossing four interceptions before throwing his first touchdown pass in Week 4. As the season progressed, so did Nix’ development as a quarterback, and if he puts it all together in year two, the AFC might have another contender on their hands.
The Broncos are also rumored to be in trade discussions to acquire Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, which would undoubtedly be a significant boost to this offense should it happen. With two double digit sack players and the reigning defensive player of the year, Denver may be threatening come September.
I know what you’re thinking: A 14-win team left out of the top 10? Absolutely. The Vikings are a great team, no doubt, but they have too many questions and ‘what if?’ scenarios to comb through this offseason.
Sam Darnold’s career revival hit a major brick wall at the end of the season, and some glaring concerns around his future in Minnesota cropped up after subpar showings in a division clinching week 18 game and the wild card round matchup against the Rams. Should Minnesota move on from Darnold, would they turn to their 2024 first round draft pick J.J. McCarthy, or trade/sign a signal caller in free agency?
Aaron Rodgers has been linked to the Vikings as his next stop, and if he wants to repeat the Brett Favre team tree, then purple and gold is in his near future. Three key defensive players are also set to hit the market, including Harrison Smith, Byron Murphy, and Camryn Bynum. I imagine they’ll work out a contract with Smith to keep him in Minnesota until he’s ready to hang it up, but there seems to be a decision that could be made between Bynum and Murphy, leaving the Vikings with a huge defensive void to fill. Whatever happens, it’s likely we’ll see a much different team in the fall, one that will likely have a lesser record but might be better-positioned in the playoffs if they can strengthen their weaknesses.
The return of Jim Harbaugh to the NFL brought a high to the Chargers that they rode all the way until their disappointing wild card exit in the playoffs. Even as Justin Herbert continues to post absurd numbers in his young career, the Chargers have yet to win a playoff game with him under center, something they’ll be looking to change in 2025.
Their star edge rusher Khalil Mack is set to hit free agency next month, and given that he’s about to enter the twelfth year of his career, he may choose to sign to a team with better title odds. Outside of that, the Chargers have also been linked to a potential Tee Higgins signing, which could help Herbert lead this team past the first round. This is a good, fundamentally sound team either way.
The Steelers are always just good enough to squeeze in and make the playoffs but never good enough to actually contend for a title. That’s the way it’s been for years now under Mike Tomlin, who impressively continues to go season after season without a losing record, the longest by any coach. Unfortunately, that means they are never in position to snag a top prospect in the draft to build around, which leaves them having to do the bulk of their offseason legwork in free agency and trades.
It’s been somewhat confirmed that Russell Wilson will not be returning as the Steelers signal caller for 2025, and the Steel City is already looking for his replacement and it isn’t Justin Field, the other quarterback they acquired prior to last season. According to Sports Illustrated, the Steelers have made calls to try and trade for Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence. Even though Lawrence hasn’t quite lived up to expectations since coming into the league, this would still be a blockbuster trade that could change the way the direction the AFC North is headed. Much more likely? Another playoff-caliber team that isn’t quite good enough to get over the hump.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ah, our dreaded rival. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come in at number 14. There’s not much to say about Tampa Bay other than I expect them to be the main obstacle in our way for a division title yet again. They have a few names set to hit free agency, but the biggest one is Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin. There’s no doubt that the team wants Godwin back and they’re doing what they can in terms of negotiations, but ultimately the ball is in Godwin’s court on if he wants to explore the market.
If that’s the case, then next man up is Jalen McMillan, who saw his role increase significantly with the team after Godwin’s ankle injury in the game against Baltimore. I imagine we’ll still see a substantial role for McMillan in this offense should Godwin return, as well, but this is a team that will be good but needs real additions to be great.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Now for the best part, or worst, depending on how weary you are of this team. The Falcons are right around the middle of the pack for me at 15, and I think it’s symbolic that they’re one seat behind Tampa Bay because they refuse to get over the roadblock that is the Buccaneers.
Anyway, we don’t need to relive the madness which was the second half of the season, as now is the time to look forward. Defense is key, and I don’t care what Atlanta has to do to make sure Myles Garrett is talking to Atlanta real estate agents this Summer, just get it done. This also needs to be a defensive heavy draft starting from round 1, and taking either a defensive back or an edge rusher could be the boost this defensive unit needs to win the NFC South. The offense should be good enough to contend, at minimum.
16. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams made the playoffs as the fourth seed and almost made it to the NFC Championship, if it wasn’t for a heartbreaking loss to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Under Sean McVay, this Rams team has always been a squad you can count on to compete and contend, and even as this team started out 1-4 sitting at the bottom of the division, you just got a sense that they’d be able to turn it around which they did coming out of their week 6 bye week.
However, this offseason the Rams seem to be headed for a major shakeup. Rumors of them shopping the former 2021 triple crown winner Cooper Kupp surfaced ahead of the mid-season trade deadline, and as the season came to a close, those rumors resurfaced. As they listen to offers with the hope of finding a suitable trade partner, they also weigh the potential of a Matthew Stafford trade as well, even though this seems less imminent than the Kupp trade. If both players end up with new homes next year, then the Rams could be headed for a major rebuild; that uncertainty makes it harder to put them higher on the list than this.
17. Miami Dolphins
The end of the Dolphins season ended on a tumultuous note when their superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill commented on his future with the team after their 32-20 loss to the New York Jets, specifically saying “I’m opening that door for myself… I’m out bro.” Hill doubled down on his sentiment with the team by changing his profile picture on social media to the picture that captured Antonio Brown’s dramatic exit from Tampa Bay, expect this image was photoshopped to include Hill’s face on Brown’s body, further adding more fuel to the fire.
Even though Hill’s outburst and subliminal message clearly indicates he’s frustrated, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier went on record saying that Hill never asked for a trade, leaving his future with the team still up for interpretation. If Hill does leave, then the Dolphins will have a choice of either filling the void with another receiver to compliment Jaylen Waddle, or letting Waddle take over fully as the #1 receiver.
The Dolphins also have some decisions to make in free agency as players like Kendall Fuller, Raheem Mostert, and Jordan Poyer are set to hit the market. Even with a lot of potential moving parts this offseason, this past year was the first time the Dolphins missed the playoffs in the Mike McDaniel era. I think this shows that they are on the right track to contention and just need to add a few more pieces to the puzzle to make it all click.
Just a year ago the 49ers were coming off a disappointing loss in an overtime thriller to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. This time around, the 49ers were sitting at home during the playoffs after getting eliminated in week 16 following the Rams and Commanders winning their respective games. Making the Super Bowl and subsequently missing the playoffs the season after can be characterized by nothing short of a fall from grace, however, San Francisco struggled with injuries all year to key pieces like Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trent Williams just to name a few.
Without his usual supporting cast around him, former Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy had his worst statistical year since becoming the starter full time. Granted, we only have another one and a half years to look at on Purdy’s resume, but as negotiations continue ahead of his contract year, it’ll be interesting to see what deal the team works out, if any, for their potential franchise quarterback. His current 4-year $3.7 million deal is part of the reason why the team was able to keep some of their high profile talent like Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and Christian McCaffrey, all guys who signed significant contract extensions in recent years.
Purdy’s looming extension is not the only topic the team has to worry about, as their swiss army knife Deebo Samuel recently requested a trade. It’s safe to say the 49ers have their hands full as they also focus on trying to get back to the playoffs next year, and there’s no guarantee their window will remain open.
The 49ers have been a top the NFC West for the past couple years, but this year with the injuries and tough losses they suffered, it evened the playing field for the division and several times throughout the year the leader rotated, with no clear favorite to win emerging until late in the season. The Cardinals were one of the teams that controlled the NFC West, but after going 2-5 after their Week 11 bye, the Cardinals fell down the division ranks and missed the playoffs again for the third straight year.
While rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. had several explosive plays throughout the season, him and Kyler Murray still struggled with some chemistry issues resulting in a sub-1000 yard year for the Ohio State product. Establishing this connection is key for the Cardinals to get back to the postseason in 2025, but they’re not all that far away from being a quality team.
20. Chicago Bears
The Bears had high hopes for 2024 after drafting Caleb Williams first overall in last year’s draft, giving them arguably one of the most sought after quarterback prospects in recent years. They also made a flurry of offseason moves to build a solid team around Williams, such as resigning receiver D.J. Moore to a monster extension, trading for Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, and signing running back D’Andre Swift in free agency.
Despite all of this, the Bears posted a worse record than their previous year, going from 7-10 to 5-12. Head coach Matt Eberflus was also fired midseason following their loss to division rival Detroit Lions in Week 13, and he was subsequently criticized for his clock management in the final seconds of the game. The team is hoping that many of their problems will be solved with the hiring of former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in 2025, and they still have the money and draft capital to make noise this offseason and further improve.
21. Dallas Cowboys
The 2024 Dallas Cowboys offseason was hard for several reasons. The team lost a handful of players including Tony Pollard, Dante Fowler, and Dorance Armstrong to Free Agency, along with Leighton Vander Esch to retirement. Arguably the most consequential departure was the loss of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn who took the Commanders head coaching job. Quinn showed how much he was missed last year as the Cowboys defense went from being in the top 5 in yards allowed to bottom 16 in the league.
Aside from this, their franchise quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a hamstring injury in week 9, forcing him to undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season. The team relied on backup Cooper Rush for the 2nd half of the year but he couldn’t make a difference in their playoff hopes. The Cowboys didn’t make any big splashes in free agency or trade wise last offseason, but that needs to change this year if they want to make the playoffs again, especially with an eyebrow-raising hire in Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach. The talent level here is still good enough that they can’t go lower right now on this list.
The Panthers season got off to one of the rockiest starts in the NFL. Former Heisman Trophy winner and their 2023 first round pick Bryce Young was benched for veteran Andy Dalton after leading the offense to only 13 points in Weeks 1 & 2. Things continued to look grim for Young as Dalton lead the Panthers to their first win of the season in Week 3, beating the Raiders 36-22 on a 3 touchdown, 300 + yard game. Still, Carolina’s deficiencies continued to show as they fell to 1-7 before finally winning again in Week 9, which marked Young’s second game back as the starter.
Young continued to improve as the season progressed, and ended his sophomore campaign with the best game of his career against the Falcons. His remarkable turnaround garnered praise from first year head coach Dave Canales who confirmed Young would be the starter moving into 2025. The goal now? To build a team around Young that will help propel them into contention status moving forward.
The Colts were the only other AFC South team to give the Texans any competition for the division. They finished 8-9 and had a similar quarterback situation to the Panthers, with 2nd year signal caller Anthony Richardson being benched in favor of veteran Joe Flacco in Week 8 after losing 23-20 to the Texans. Flacco would only start two games until Richardson was once again named the starter against the New York Jets.
Unlike the Panthers, the Colts have some major questions on whether or not Richardson is the long term answer as starter, or whether they should reevaluate the position starting this offseason. He has a great arm and clear raw talent, but it’s his inconsistent decision making that makes him difficult to evaluate. While only time will tell what the Colts will do, there’s a growing sentiment that Richardson will get traded or will find the path to starting in 2025 an uphill battle with added competition. The team also ranked fourth to last in yards allowed on defense, so there’s work to be done on both sides to get back to the postseason.
24. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks 12th man crew had to be quite discouraged after missing the playoffs with a 10-7 record, the same record as the division winner Los Angeles Rams. It was a tough end to an otherwise pretty solid season, as they won 6 of their last 8 games to finish the year. Still, with a strong end to the year, they sit at number 24 on this list in part because their quarterback situation is up in the air.
Two years after Geno Smith’s career year where he won the Comeback Player of the Year, Smith seems to have regressed quite a bit, putting up his worst TD-INT ratio since becoming the starter. His tenure as Seattle’s quarterback can be defined as being the bridge option between the Russell Wilson era and what the future looks like for the team. With Smith entering a contract year, is now the time to move on from the veteran signal caller? Their star receiver DK Metcalf has also been linked to potential trade rumors, as mentioned earlier. Without a strong offseason, the Seahawks seem unlikely to repeat their winning ways in 2025.
The Patriots are starting off what I’m calling the Laggards of the League. The 4-13 Patriots truly never had a chance to contend for a playoff spot. They started out 1-6, their worst start since the 1993 season. After Week 18, first year head coach and former Patriot Jerod Mayo was fired, adding to the list of 34 NFL coaches who went one and done.
This upcoming season the Patriots will be guided by former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who was hired just a week after their win against the Buffalo Bills. While Vrabel’s a proven coach, I think a lot more has to go right for New England to try and get back to the playoffs. Drake Maye’s second year improvement should at least make them interesting.
This Jaguars team has been quite unstable the last few years. They’ve been to the playoffs only once since drafting Trevor Lawrence and have failed to build a team that can contend in the division and make the postseason consistently. Ahead of the 2024 season, the team re-signed Lawrence to a five-year $275 million contract extension, and even though he has only one playoff win under his belt, this showed a clear sign of commitment to the former National Champion.
There’s been reports of Lawrence being discussed in trade talks with the Steelers, but it seems to be a one-sided discourse as a Jaguars insider told ESPN that there was “no chance” the Jags would pull the plug. Still whatever they decide to do, it’s clear Lawrence’s development remains a top priority as they try and find a way to win in 2025, with hopes that a new coaching staff and a strong offseason will get them out of the basement.
The Saints were tied with the Panthers for the worst record in the NFC South in 2024, and were yet another team that fired their head coach mid season. The team had four straight seasons under Dennis Allen, and they missed the playoffs in all four, so it was clear that things needed to change. They’re hoping that Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore can help spark this offense and turn things around for 2025.
Given the recent production from the team, Moore may want a clean slate heading into next season, starting with finding a replacement for Derek Carr should they move on from the veteran quarterback. I imagine this offseason will be one of their most important in recent years given how drastically over the salary cap they are as they try to get back to being competitive again; there’s no easy road to them being any good in 2025.
28. New York Giants
The Giants 2024 season woes started in the offseason when they let superstar running back Saquon Barkley enter free agency and sign with the Eagles, and after that the rest was history. Subsequently the Giants had one of their worst seasons in the last decade, going 3-14 and releasing their former franchise quarterback Daniel Jones mid-season.
When you have a season like the Giants had, the only thing you could look forward to as a fan is a top draft pick for next year. That’s why their fanbase was quite puzzled when the team beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-33, costing them a shot at the first overall pick and handing it over to the Tennessee Titans. They now own the 3rd overall pick, and while it’s almost certain they’ll take a quarterback, they may miss out on a chance to draft the best one in the class.
It’s been four years since the Las Vegas Raiders last made the playoffs, and in order to not extend it to five, they have to make some serious changes in terms of player personnel. Whenever a team has to start three separate quarterbacks in one year, you can get a sense of where the season may be headed. In 2024, the Raiders started Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell, and finally former Atlanta third round pick Desmond Ridder during their 4-13 season.
It’s likely that in this upcoming draft they’ll be looking for their franchise guy, along with an offseason defensive heavy focus that may include finding a replacement for their sacks leader Maxx Crosby as he’s been linked to several trade destinations since their season ended early January. It’s clear that the Raiders are headed for a massive rebuild, and they’ve hired Super Bowl winning head coach Pete Carroll to be a crucial part in that process. Can they turn it around in one year, or do they still stand years away from competing? It’s tough to bet on the former.
30. New York Jets
You’ll notice a common theme with some of the teams in the bottom 10 — many of them have a dire quarterback situation. That’s no different for the New York Jets, as they’ve communicated with Aaron Rodgers, letting him know that they’ll be moving in a different direction for 2025. After just one full year in New York following his achilles tear that prematurely ended his 2023 season, Rodgers time in New York is done. The rest of the Jets quarterback room is thin too, comprising only veteran Tyrod Taylor and former ACC Player of the Year Jordan Travis, who I doubt the front office will trust to take over the franchise just yet.
The team may also have to part with some of their top pass catchers like Davante Adams and Allen Lazard, two players who’ve shown loyalty to Rodgers throughout his career. Now that he’s gone, Adam’s and Lazard’s Jets future is definitely in question. Defense is another focal point for this offseason. That side of the ball heavily regressed after Robert Saleh was fired following the loss to Minnesota in Week 5. The team allowed only 17 points per game through Week 5, and jumped almost ten points to 26.5 points per game through the 12 games after Saleh was canned. While it could have been an array of problems that cropped up defensively, it’s hard to denounce Saleh’s firing as one of the main culprits behind a severe defensive decline.
They’ll now turn towards former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to right the ship for 2025. He’s got his work cut out for him.
31. Tennessee Titans
The Titans quarterback situation is a bit more complicated than just searching for a new one. The Titans have the number 1 pick in the 2025 draft, which gives them complete control over their future for next season. The current incumbent at quarterback Will Levis was one of the worst statistical passers in 2024, sitting right at 31 for passer rating among 55 qualifying quarterbacks.
Looking back on his season, there wasn’t much to write home about regarding on his performances, and he was the butt of several running jokes in the league regarding his poor decision making. Are any of Levis’ qualities redeemable, or is it time to pull the plug on the Levis experiment and use the first pick to draft the future of the position? That’ll be the biggest question heading into the offseason for Tennessee, but all signs point to them choosing the quarterback.
32. Cleveland Browns
Last but not least, the Cleveland Browns. Some of the worst news that the Browns front office could hear this year was their $230 million investment Deshaun Watson suffering a re-rupture of his right achilles tendon during rehab from an achilles tear that cut his 2024 season short after just seven games. It would now become the third injury he’d suffer during his Cleveland Browns tenure. Watson, who the Browns traded for before the 2022 season, hasn’t played a full season as a Brown, and to put things more into perspective, hasn’t played over seven games in one year. The deal, if not already, is shaping up to be one of the worst deals in NFL history.
With two more years on Watson’s contract, it puts the Browns in a tough situation to move on if that’s the direction they’re leaning towards. Adding fuel to the fire, their First-team All Pro and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett requested a trade from the team on February 3rd, citing a “desire to win” as his reason for seeking a new team. Who they’ll trade Garrett to and how what they get in return will aid their rebuild is still up in the air, but as of now there are little positives to take away from this team if you’re a Browns fan. The talent level here is such that they may not be the worst team in the league, but a shaky quarterback situation, cap picture, and the possible departure of Garrett means they belong here for now.
Well, that’s my way too early power rankings 2025. What do you think of these rankings, and what teams would you move around?