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5 NFL Teams That Won the 2026 Offseason — And 5 That Made Huge Mistakes… Do You Agree?

There’s still plenty of time between now and Week 1 for NFL teams to further bolster their rosters through the draft, trade, and free agency this offseason. But if the regular season started today? Let’s just say certain teams and players would be a lot more prepared and excited than others. With that, let’s dive into five early winners of the 2026 NFL offseason and the five biggest losers. Which NFL teams had a great and not-so-great offseason? Winner: Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys helmet (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) It feels weird putting the Cowboys under “winner”, since Jerry Jones usually loves self-sabotage in the NFL offseason. But credit where it’s due — the man has aced his offseason performance thus far. His first big move was re-signing star running back Javonte Williams to a team-friendly three-year deal worth $24 million. And though a long-term extension with George Pickens is still the desired outcome, keeping him under club control via the non-exclusive franchise tag will work for now. Dallas simply couldn’t lose him, no matter what. With the Green Bay Packers looking to clear cap space, they unloaded star edge rusher Rashan Gary to the Cowboys. It only cost Jerry a fourth-round pick. That’s a heckuva price for a player who’s logged at least 7.5 sacks in four of the last five seasons. Now, Dallas’ new-look defensive line features Gary, Quinnen, and Williams. That’s a nice way to start rebuilding your pass rush in the post-Micah Parsons era. Finally, Jones bolstered Dallas’ lousy defense by signing former Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson and ex-Los Angeles Rams corner Cobie Durant.  Durant was an underrated part of the Rams’ secondary last season, recording three picks and seven pass breakups. Over four seasons, he’s only allowed a 55.1 completion percentage and 74.3 passer rating when targeted.  Dallas kept its explosive offense intact, and Jones added three difference-makers to fix a putrid defense. All of this before the NFL Draft. Yep, the Cowboys are mega winners, ladies and gentlemen. Loser: Maxx CrosbyMaxx Crosby. Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images After the Las Vegas Raiders slipped to the bottom of the standings and wasted another year of Maxx Crosby’s prime, it looked like the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end was ready for a fresh start. Before the new league year officially commenced, the Raiders and Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement on a blockbuster trade. The Raiders would send Crosby to Baltimore for two first-round picks. All Crosby had to do was pass a physical, and the deal would be done. But in a stunning turn of events, the Ravens decided to nix the trade after Crosby failed his physical. While one might deem Baltimore a loser here, they at least found a safe plan B by signing former Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency. Crosby is the real loser here. His trade value has diminished. Now he awkwardly returns to a rebuilding team that nicely admitted they’d be happy to move on from him. And did we mention that the Raiders are a bottom-feeder club and will only continue wasting his prime years? You somewhat feel for Crosby. Then again, it was his choice to sign that long-term extension in 2025. Winner: Wide ReceiversIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) leaves the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. You don’t even have to be a superstar wide receiver in today’s NFL to get paid handsomely. So, football parents out there, raise your kids to be wide receivers. Mkay? After a career year that saw him catch 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns, Alec Pierce got paid elite receiver-level NFL money from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. He was given a four-year extension worth $114 million, which is remarkably generous for a player with a single 1K season on his resume. Wan’Dale Robinson also notched his first 1K season for the New York Giants last year. The Tennessee Titans also overpaid him generously, giving the speedster a four-year deal worth $70 million. That includes $38 million in guarantees. Romeo Doubs has never hit 800 yards in a season. He got four years and $68 million from the New England Patriots. $39 mil is guaranteed. Even the three-year, $51 million extension Rashid Shaheed got from the Seattle Seahawks was rather lavish. But hey, good things come to those who play a big role in a Super Bowl championship-winning season. Despite turning 33 and coming off an injury-riddled season, Mike Evans got a three-year, $42.4 million deal from the San Francisco 49ers. Even Jalen Nailor, he of 1,066 career receiving yards in four seasons, got $35 million over three years from the Las Vegas Raiders. Like we said: Raise your kids to be wide receivers. Loser: Green Bay PackersDec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Despite playing in football’s toughest division, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst didn’t at all seem motivated to bolster a roster that was exposed big time after Micah Parsons’ season-ending injury.  You’d think the humiliating meltdown and loss to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round would motivate Gutekunst to be ultra-aggressive, too. But nope. They lost 40 percent of their starting o-line with Elgton Jenkins getting cut and Rasheed Walker leaving in free agency. Their No. 2 receiver, Romeo Doubs, left for the Patriots. Veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs was cut in a cap-saving move, with no replacement to be seen yet. Their once-potent front seven lost Quay Walker and Rashan Gary, who have since moved to the Raiders and Cowboys, respectively. The Packers’ biggest move in free agency was signing past-his-prime defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year deal. No, he doesn’t make up for all the talent Green Bay lost. Meanwhile, all of their division rivals made big-time moves to bolster their Super Bowl chances. Does anyone know if Gutekunst has just been napping through the offseason? If so, someone better wake him up. Winner: Baltimore RavensJan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A view of Baltimore Ravens players’ helmets on a heated bench against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Say what you want about how the Ravens went about nixing the Maxx Crosby trade. But if you can save two first-round picks and land the best pass-rusher available in free agency, you do that every day of the week. Signing one of the league’s premier defensive players in Trey Hendrickson — a four-year deal worth $112 million — is a win to begin with. It’s a double-whammy since they signed him away from the bitter AFC North rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. Losing star center Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders in free agency hurts, yes. But they were never going to overpay him. And the Ravens always excel at replacing departed veterans through the draft. The Bengals lost their best defensive player and don’t have a replacement lined up. The Cleveland Browns downgraded at o-line and didn’t add any QB competition for Shedeur Sanders. The Steelers signed Jamel Dean and Rico Dowdle and traded for Michael Pittman Jr., yes. But their best QB plan is bringing back a washed-up Aaron Rodgers. I don’t think the Ravens are scared of their arch rivals right now. While the Ravens bolstered their roster this NFL offseason, the Bengals and Browns mostly stood pat. The Steelers have a ton of question marks until Rodgers makes his decision. At this time, the AFC North path is wide-open with few obstacles for Baltimore. Loser: Tampa Bay BuccaneersNov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019, one would have expected the Bucs to quickly get aggressive in free agency. Or not. The first big blow was franchise legend Mike Evans stunningly leaving to sign with the San Francisco 49ers. Lavonte David, the backbone of the Bucs’ defense and locker room since 2012, retired. Top cornerback Jamel Dean left for Pittsburgh in free agency. GM Jason Licht’s biggest move was signing Kenneth Gainwell, who’s more of a luxury as the No. 2 RB behind Bucky Irving. After owning the NFC South for five years, there’s a real shot of the Bucs finishing fourth in the division next season. Winner: Carolina PanthersDec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers helmet rests on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The Panthers exceeded expectations big time in 2025, claiming the NFC South division crown, albeit with an 8-9 record. But it was nonetheless impressive that they were that close to beating a much better Los Angeles Rams team in the Wild Card Round. GM Dan Morgan wasted no time looking to upgrade an up-and-coming roster. His first big move was signing veteran defensive end Jaelan Phillips to a four-year contract worth $120 million. Make no mistake, it’s a big overpay. But Carolina had the cash to spend. And when healthy, Phillips is capable of pushing for double-digit sacks. He immediately slots in as the Panthers’ new No. 1 pass-rusher. Morgan didn’t stop there. Coming off a career year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pro Bowl linebacker Devin Lloyd signed a bargain three-year deal worth $42 million. Now the Panthers’ front seven has two game-wrecking studs to help veteran defensive tackle, Derrick Brown. Speaking of bargain deals, the Panthers bolstered their o-line by snagging former Green Bay offensive tackle Rasheed Walker on a one-year deal for just $4 million. Some tidy work by the reigning NFC South champions, who have taken major steps forward to go from the best in a worst division to being ready to compete with the conference’s big boys. Loser: The AFC South If not for a season-ending injury to Daniel Jones laste in the year, the AFC South might have sent three teams to the playoffs. Still, considering how terrible this division has been for the better part of the last decade, sending the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans to the playoffs was no joke. But man, is it hard to be excited about anything that the AFC South clubs have done in the NFL offseason. After winning the AFC South with a 13-4 record, the Jaguars’ biggest move in free agency was…signing backup running back Chris Rodriguez Jr.! The Jags lost Pro Bowl linebacker Devin Lloyd and three-time 1,000-yard rusher Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. How does that make them better again? The Colts overpaid to keep Alec Pierce, then gave away standout receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers for pennies. Even the two-year, $88 million extension for Daniel Jones is a head-scratcher. Why not make him play on the franchise tag to prove last year was no fluke? The o-line lost star offensive lineman Braden Smith in free agency. Reliable edge rusher Kwity Paye also bolted. And Indy hasn’t done a whole lot of anything to fill the voids left by Smith, Paye, and Pittman. The Texans signed Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller to bolster their o-line. But they still need two more quality starters there. And CJ Stroud still needs a couple of more pass-catchers to complement Nico Collins. The Titans gave Wan’Dale Robinson top receiver money at $72 million. $103 million combined to two “average” corners in Cordale Flott and Alontae Taylor? Interesting choice. $24 million over three years to a backup tight end in Daniel Bellinger. Huh? If someone knows what the AFC South teams are trying to do here, we’d appreciate it. At this time, all four of them just made a ton of head-scratching moves instead of really improving their rosters for playoff runs. Winner: Los Angeles RamsJan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams helmet on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images If there was one weakness in the 2025 NFC runner-ups, it was the secondary. Truth be told, the pass defense has been a weak link since the Rams traded Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins in 2023. GM Les Snead made not one, but two blockbuster deals to address the matter. His first was acquiring All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. In return, the Rams have up the No. 29 pick, 2026 fifth and sixth-round selections, and a 2027 third-rounder. McDuffie then signed a four-year, $124 million extension. So a team that was a couple of plays away from reaching the Super Bowl just added a top-five cornerback to an already-elite defense. But no, Snead wasn’t done there. In free agency, he signed another Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson, to a three-year contract worth $51 million. Heckuva deal for a corner who’s allowed a passer rating of under 80 in consecutive seasons…and only one touchdown in coverage during that period. So, one of the NFL’s top heavyweights may now boast the league’s best cornerback tandem in 2026. Take a bow, Mr. Snead. Loser: QBs On New TeamsDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images It’s hard to find a real winner among the notable NFL quarterbacks who changed teams in the offseason. Like, very, very hard. The big fish of the QB free agent class, Malik Willis, signed a three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth $67.5 million. That was before the Dolphins traded away their superstar wide receiver, Jaylen Waddle, to the Denver Broncos.  With Waddle and Tyreek Hill gone, Willis’ top receivers at this time are Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell. Good luck with that. Kyler Murray is in a good spot after signing with the Minnesota Vikings. But also, maybe he should have gone somewhere that would promise him the QB1 job? Not sure Minny is ready to give up on JJ McCarthy just yet. Ditto for new Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa. You really think he’s gonna beat out Michael Penix Jr. for the starting job? Tua should have signed with a more desperate team like the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, or Arizona Cardinals. After a disastrous one-year stint with the Raiders, Geno Smith was traded back to the Jets. Color us skeptical that a 36-year-old QB will revive his career on football’s most dysfunctional organization. Justin Fields might be happy about getting traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. But he might get what? One or two starts if Patrick Mahomes isn’t ready to play? Then it’s back to holding the clipboard. Not exactly the ideal position to revive his career.

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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones wants to ‘feed the ducks’ amid raging 18th-game debate

The NFL has never been shy about pushing its limits. Now, it is planning to add an 18th game to the regular season. While no final decision has been made, the idea has gained traction among team owners and league executives, and it is widely viewed as a realistic possibility. The NFL Players Association, however, […] The post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones wants to ‘feed the ducks’ amid raging 18th-game debate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jerry Jones makes non-financial case to have 18th NFL game

Jerry Jones and other NFL owners are starting to bang the 18th game drum even louder. The Dallas Cowboys owner was among the figures present this week at the NFL annual league meeting in Phoenix. One of the hottest topics on deck was the possibility of expanding the season to 18 games. While the financial … The post Jerry Jones makes non-financial case to have 18th NFL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fox reportedly getting game as part of 2026 NFL Christmas Day tripleheader

Netflix is entering the final year of its current deal with the NFL for two Christmas Day games. The league, however, has made it clear they intend for the day to always be a tripleheader moving forward, as it was this past season. While Prime Video had the rights to last season’s third Christmas game,…

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The 10 Most Overrated QBs in the NFL Right Now — Ranked

Fair or not, one reality for NFL quarterbacks is that they get all the credit if their team wins… and all the blame if they lose. That’s just a part of playing the most important position in the game. The first part, especially, rings true for many NFL QBs. They are often shielded from blame and get far too much credit that is, most certainly, not justified. With that, let’s dive into the NFL’s 10 most overrated quarterbacks right now. Who are the most overrated QBs in today’s NFL? 10. Kyler MurrayKyler Murray. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images There’s a crowd that prefers to blame the Arizona Cardinals’ mismanagement for Kyler Murray’s underachievement there. We say it works both ways. The Cardinals gave Murray plenty of talent to work with, namely DeAndre Hopkins, Marvin Harrison Jr., Zach Ertz, James Conner, and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown. Many of you thought Kliff Kingsbury was the guy holding Arizona back, but he hardly fared any better with Jonathan Gannon at the helm. Murray has yet to throw for 4,000 yards in a season. He’s exceeded 24 passing touchdowns once. A career record of 38-48-1? 121 touchdowns, 60 interceptions, and a 92.2 passer rating? Yeah, we’ve seen better. Few NFL QBs are more exciting to watch than Murray when he’s on top of his game. The problem? He’s rarely on top of his game. He usually plays well in the first half of the season before the wheels come off in the second half. For those who think he’ll fully unlock his potential with the Minnesota Vikings? We say keep your expectations reasonable… 9. C.J. StroudHouston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) The No. 2 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft was lights-out in his rookie year. Stroud completed 63.9 percent of pass attempts for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only five interceptions — leading Houston to a surprise AFC South division crown and trip to the Divisional Round. Stroud’s stats noticeably dipped in 2024, but he did just enough to help the Texans defend their AFC South title. They again advanced to the elite eight, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs despite a tremendous effort. But man, was Stroud difficult to watch in 2025. And when you take a deeper dive, Stroud looks more like a game manager who benefits from an elite defense and coaching staff. I mean, his insane rookie season was three years ago now… Stroud only averaged 217.2 passing yards per game in 2025 and had 19 touchdowns vs. eight interceptions. Then he was pathetic in Houston’s two playoff games, throwing two touchdowns against five picks. He single-handedly wasted a generational 2025 Texans defense that gave him every chance to win. So yeah, it’s time to stop thinking of Stroud as a franchise QB. Robert Griffin III and Sam Bradford also had great rookie years. How did the remainder of their careers go? Let’s stop treating Stroud like a legitimate NFL QB until/unless he gets back to that 2023 form. 8. Brock PurdyAug 16, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) warms up before a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images There really isn’t much wrong with Purdy as a quarterback. In his three healthy seasons, he led the San Francisco 49ers to three playoff berths, including two NFC Championship Game appearances and a trip to Super Bowl 58. The issue with Purdy is that we’ve seen two other quarterbacks play like him in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The 49ers’ investing $265 million in Purdy over five years shows that they view him as an MVP-caliber QB. And he ain’t. Jimmy Garoppolo, of all guys, helped the 49ers to two NFC Championship Game appearances and a trip to Super Bowl 54. And dare we say, backup QB Mac Jones was just as effective as Purdy when he had to start eight games in relief. Yeah, Purdy is solid and all. But Kyle Shanahan has never made a quarterback look bad during his career as an assistant slash head coach. Purdy’s fine, but he’s really nothing special. 7. Jared GoffDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Detroit Lions fans are obviously thankful for the role Goff has played in helping them emerge as an NFC powerhouse. But let’s not act like Goff is the entire reason why. With all due respect to Goff, it says a lot that a top head coach like Sean McVay couldn’t wait to ditch him for Matthew Stafford. Lo and behold, the Los Angeles Rams win a Super Bowl in their first season with No. 9 at the controls. With both the Rams and Lions, Goff has had the fortune of playing for two top-tier head coaches with elite offensive units. I mean, how many other QBs would falter with a supporting cast of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs? Goff also hasn’t been money by any means in the postseason. We remember his choke job in the Rams’ loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 53. And his meltdown in the Lions’ shocking 2024 Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders. Goff puts up good numbers on a star-studded Detroit offense in the regular-season, yes. So could a ton of other NFL QBs. Now, if he could just prove us wrong by showing up in the playoffs for once… 6. Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Photo via Imagn Images) Prescott is a bit of a tough case here. It feels like half of football fans know he’s not elite. But since he’s the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, there’s the other half that thinks he’s elite and, if anything, not rated fairly. No, it’s not Dak Prescott’s fault that Jerry Jones has done such a terrible job as the general manager. We feel for Dak that he had Jason Garrett and Mike McCarthy waste the first half of his career. But like…come on. Prescott has been playing on star-studded Cowboys teams his entire career. And Peyton “Freaking” Manning went to a Super Bowl with four different coaches. Sometimes, the QB has to be better at his job than the coach. Dallas, for example, had top-10 scoring offenses and defenses in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Prescott won a single playoff game in that period…against an 8-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team in the 2022 Wild Card Round. Whoop-dee-doo. In seven playoff games, Prescott is 2-5 with 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Three of those losses came against a considerable underdog at home. He’s an elite regular-season stats machine, yes. But Prescott is just like Auston Matthews and Aaron Judge. Excellent production before the postseason. Then he goes away when the lights shine brightest. But because he plays on a big-market team, he’s hyped up like one of the very best in his sport. He’s good, but far from elite. Two playoff wins in 10 years is the proof in the pudding. 5. Jalen Hurts Dec 20, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images That sound you heard was the screams of angry and baffled Philadelphia Eagles fans. But please, do hear us out… Yes, he’s taken Philly to the playoffs in his first five full seasons as a starter, including two NFC Championships. And yes, a Super Bowl 59 triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs. Credit where it’s due. But folks, so many other quarterbacks could win a Super Bowl with a star-studded offensive line, a generational running back like Saquon Barkley, an elite wide receiver tandem of AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, and…oh yeah…a top-five defense. His passing numbers will never be elite because he’s a dual-threat NFL QB and plays in a rush-first offense led by Barkley. That’s fine. We’re not just saying Hurts is overrated because he plays on a star-studded team.  He’s also overrated because his production can best be described as “Jekyll and Hyde.” While he was excellent in 2022 and 2024, Hurts had frustrating and inconsistent 2023 and 2025 seasons. Both years, it got so bad that fans began questioning his leadership, wondering whether he might be responsible for any locker room drama. The Eagles cratered late in the 2023 season because their defense was terrible, and Hurts couldn’t lift them. The Eagles were a disappointment in 2025 because Hurts couldn’t elevate the passing game when Barkley had a down year. That’s not the sign of an elite QB. We would honestly like to see how Hurts would play outside of Philadelphia. To us, he’s a slightly above-average QB who plays in the perfect system to maximize his talents. 4. Lamar JacksonBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images) It pains us to put the two-time MVP on this list. But Jackson has had more than enough chances to prove he’s rated fairly. Jackson is unquestionably one of the NFL’s all-time great regular-season quarterbacks. A 76-31-0 record with six playoff appearances in eight years is nothing to scoff at. But if Jackson can make it look so easy in the regular-season…why on earth does he crawl into a shell during the postseason? Jackson is 3-5 in his postseason career with only 10 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and an 84.6 passer rating. His career passer rating of 102.2 in the regular-season, by the way, is tied with Aaron Rodgers for the best ever. But Jackson doesn’t belong in the tier of “elite” quarterbacks until he starts showing up in the postseason. Joe Burrow and Josh Allen don’t have Super Bowl rings, but we’ve seen them both put up plenty of gutsy performances in the playoffs. The same cannot be said about Jackson. Until/unless he translates that regular-season success to the NFL playoffs, Jackson belongs in the “overrated” QB category. 3. Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. We know, we know. T-Law led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 13-win season and surprise AFC South division crown last year. Good on him. But folks, we’re now five years into Trevor Lawrence’s career. For those of you who just started watching football within the last two years? He was hyped as a generational QB prospect when the Jags selected him first-overall in 2021. Remember how little time it took for other “can’t-miss” QB prospects like Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, and Joe Burrow to break out? We still haven’t seen a true MVP-caliber version of Lawrence. As fun as the Jags were in 2025? I mean, Lawrence was only 20th in passer rating. Guys like Tyler Shough, Mac Jones, Jacoby Brissett, and Jaxson Dart had a better rating, for crying out loud. Lawrence has yet to reach the 4,200-yard passing mark or 30-TD mark. And that’s despite being surrounded by stud playmakers like Travis Etienne Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., and Calvin Ridley over the years. And since his rookie year, only Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes have thrown more interceptions than Lawrence. Generational? No sir. More like just “above average” if you ask us. 2. Jordan LoveSep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks on in the third quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Yeah, it’s time to have a conversation about Jordan Love. The 2020 first-round pick had a remarkable first season as the Green Bay Packers’ full-time starter in 2023 after taking the reins from Aaron Rodgers. Love led the Packers to the postseason after throwing for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His Packers crushed the Cowboys in the Wild Card Round, then barely fell to the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. That was in 2023. This was supposed to be a team trending up. But Love hasn’t returned to that MVP-like quarterback we saw in 2023. He averaged roughly 20 fewer passing yards per game in 2024 and 2025. And when he missed some time due to injuries? The offense functioned just fine under backup Malik Willis, perhaps indicating that Love may or may not be a system NFL QB. Oh, and the Packers went one-and-done in the 2024 and 2025 playoffs. Love had three interceptions in their 2024 playoff loss to the Eagles. Then he no-showed the second half in their humiliating collapse against the Chicago Bears. Surrounded by an elite supporting cast, there’s no excuse for Love to have a single playoff win in three years. We’re still waiting for his signature moment as a Packer. And beating up on non-playoff teams isn’t what made Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, or Bart Starr legendary. If the Packers don’t go on a deep playoff run in 2026, it’ll be time to have a conversation about whether Love is really the guy. 1. Justin HerbertDec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs off field after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Chargers’ signal-caller put up all-world numbers over his first three NFL campaigns. He set numerous passing records, including the most yards through a QB’s first three seasons and most consecutive 4K passing seasons to begin a career. At first, the narrative was that he didn’t have a proper coaching staff or the right supporting cast. Okay, well, the Los Angeles Chargers corrected that by hiring Jim Harbaugh in 2024. He coached the league’s No. 1 scoring defense that year and the ninth-best unit in 2025. And yet, Herbert has not been able to take the Chargers to that next level. His first playoff loss? The Bolts blew a 27-0 lead to the Jaguars in the 2022 Wild Card Round. Then he threw four interceptions in their 2024 playoff loss to the Houston Texans. In LA’s 2025 playoff loss to the New England Patriots? 159 passing yards on 31 attempts. Zero touchdowns. Yippee… So you have a guy who put up all-world numbers at the beginning because he had to throw the ball a lot. Now you have a guy who can’t win a big game despite a top-tier head coach and an elite defense. What more does Herbert once? It’s time to stop treating Herbert like we’re in the early 2020s. He’s not young anymore. At what point do we wonder if he’s really the QB who can take LA all the way?

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Pat McAfee can’t get Troy Aikman on his show: ‘I don’t know how we are with Troy, I’m gonna be honest’

The tagline for the 2004 horror film The Grudge was “It never forgives. It never forgets.” In some ways, that applies to Pat McAfee as well. McAfee’s show was broadcasting live from the NFL owners’ meetings on Tuesday. Among the guests who stopped by was ESPN NFL insider Peter Schrager, who shared his appreciation for…

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Jerry Jones discusses the possibility of a Maxx Crosby trade

The Dallas Cowboys have been consistently mentioned as a team that might try to rekindle trade talks for Maxx Crosby, but Jerry Jones is not willing to go that far. Jones said it was unlikely that the Cowboys would make another attempt to acquire Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders after a trade to Baltimore … The post Jerry Jones discusses the possibility of a Maxx Crosby trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former Cowboys Target Pegged Potential NFL Draft Trade Candidate

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay called Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, who the Dallas Cowboys showed interest in early in the offseason, a potential draft trade candidate. The post Former Cowboys Target Pegged Potential NFL Draft Trade Candidate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 NFL Draft guide is here to get you ready for the upcoming annual selection meeting. Ahead of this crucial week, let’s look at the Bills’ draft pick, their biggest needs, potential targets, and their recent draft history. The draft is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this year, with Round 1 kicking off on […] The post Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft guide: Number of picks, biggest needs, draft history, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Power Rankings, Post Free Agency: Seahawks remain atop the league

The craziness of NFL free agency is mostly over this offseason, as the top free agents have all signed big-money deals and found their home for the 2026-27 NFL season. With players like Kenneth Walker III, Malik Willis, Travis Etienne, Jaylen Waddle, and Mike Evans all latching on to new teams this offseason, there has […] The post NFL Power Rankings, Post Free Agency: Seahawks remain atop the league appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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