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NFC offseason grades: Giants and Rams understand the assignment; NFC North leaves us wanting more

NFC Offseason Grades: Giants Shine, Rams Reinforce, and NFC North Disappoints

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As the NFL offseason transitions to on-field workouts for the 2026 season, teams have solidified their rosters and front offices are now receiving grades for their recent activities.

NFC East

  • Philadelphia Eagles: B-
    Notable additions include WR Makai Lemon and EDGE Jonathan Greenard. Departures feature WR A.J. Brown, indicating a significant shift in the roster.

  • Dallas Cowboys: A-
    Major upgrades on defense with S Caleb Downs and EDGE Malachi Lawrence. The Cowboys have also retained WR George Pickens with a franchise tag.

  • Washington Commanders: B+
    The addition of LB Sonny Styles and EDGE Odafe Oweh strengthens a defense that struggled last season.

  • New York Giants: A
    Head coach John Harbaugh's hiring stands out, along with key acquisitions like TE Isaiah Likely and LB Tremaine Edmunds.

NFC North

  • Chicago Bears: C
    A disappointing offseason with more talent leaving, notably WR D.J. Moore.

  • Green Bay Packers: C-
    Limited improvement with significant losses, including LB Quay Walker.

  • Minnesota Vikings: C
    The fate rests on QB Kyler Murray, as they face defensive losses.

  • Detroit Lions: C
    Moves feel more like replacements rather than upgrades, with RB David Montgomery departing.

NFC South

  • Carolina Panthers: B+
    Strong defensive additions with EDGE Jaelan Phillips and LB Devin Lloyd.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B
    Transitioning with key departures like WR Mike Evans, yet refilling the roster effectively.

  • Atlanta Falcons: B-
    A transformative offseason with the hiring of Matt Ryan as president, but personnel changes are modest.

  • New Orleans Saints: B
    Weapons like RB Travis Etienne Jr. enhance the offense for QB Tyler Shough.

NFC West

  • Seattle Seahawks: C-
    More talent has exited than entered, notably MVP Kenneth Walker III.

  • Los Angeles Rams: A
    Acquiring CB Trent McDuffie and addressing weaknesses makes them strong contenders.

  • San Francisco 49ers: B-
    Key acquisitions like WR Mike Evans aim to bolster the offense after injury struggles.

  • Arizona Cardinals: C-
    A rebuild is underway, but the draft strategy raises concerns, especially with the selection of RB Jeremiyah Love at No. 3.

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