NFL Owners Ranked: Leaked Report Cards Reveal Surprising Grades and Trends

NFL Owners Ranked: Leaked Report Cards Reveal Surprising Grades and Trends

The NFLPA report cards, revealing players' anonymous ratings of team owners, made headlines after being leaked. A total of 1,759 players evaluated their owners across 17 categories, shedding light on the dynamic between players and ownership. Top Grades A+: - Teams: Broncos (Walton-Penner family), Vikings (Wilf family), Commanders (Josh Harris) - Notes: The Broncos and Commanders, both under new ownership, set a high standard, with the Commanders reaching the NFC title game in 2024 and the Broncos the AFC title game in 2025. The Vikings consistently earned an A+ since the grading began. A: - Teams: Falcons (Arthur Blank), Lions (Sheila Ford Hamp), Texans (Cal McNair), Colts (Carlie Irsay-Gordon), Jaguars (Shad Khan), Raiders (Mark Davis), Dolphins (Stephen Ross), Seahawks (Jody Allen) - Notes: Jody Allen's A grade marks a significant improvement for the Seahawks, while the Raiders and Dolphins show that player treatment matters despite their playoff droughts. Mid-Tier Grades A-: - Teams: Ravens (Steve Bisciotti), Bills (Terry Pegula), Bears (McCaskey family), Packers (Publicly owned), Chargers (Dean Spanos), Saints (Gayle Benson), 49ers (York family) - Notes: The Packers, as the only publicly owned team, received high marks, reflecting strong player relations. B: - Teams: Cowboys (Jerry Jones), Rams (Stan Kroenke), Jets (Woody Johnson), Eagles (Jeff Lurie), Giants (John Mara, Steve Tisch) - Notes: Woody Johnson's B rating is a major improvement from last year's F, indicating better player satisfaction. B-: - Teams: Panthers (David Tepper), Patriots (Robert Kraft) - Notes: Kraft's B- reflects a turnaround after last year's D, following a Super Bowl appearance. Lower Grades C+: Chiefs (Hunt family) C: Browns (Jimmy Haslam), Titans (Amy Adams Strunk) D+: Bengals (Mike Brown) D: Buccaneers (Glazer family) D-: Steelers (Rooney family) F: Cardinals (Michael Bidwill) Notes: The Steelers and Cardinals face scrutiny, with the Rooneys receiving a D- and the Cardinals earning the only F in multiple years. The Chiefs, despite recent successes, struggle with ownership satisfaction, indicating potential areas for improvement.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-03-02