Overview
- CBS Sports put the Cleveland Browns at No. 1 after general manager Andrew Berry rebuilt the offensive line through trades, free-agent signings and draft picks while converting the Myles Garrett trade into young pass rusher Jared Verse plus draft assets.
- The Los Angeles Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett and the addition of corner Trent McDuffie are presented as clear, immediate upgrades designed to push Los Angeles toward a Super Bowl window.
- The Las Vegas Raiders landed quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza in the draft and followed with coaching hires and veteran signings intended to accelerate his transition to a starting role.
- The New York Jets earned a top-three ranking for a wide roster overhaul that included earlier trades of Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner and the signing of Aaron Rodgers to reshape their short-term ceiling.
- CBS Sports flagged the Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers among the offseason losers and noted a developing leadership controversy for the New England Patriots involving coach Mike Vrabel, a public resignation by reporter Dianna Russini, and an ongoing Athletic investigation.