NFL teams get 2026 power rankings after record offseason spending

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 5

A panel of more than 80 voters ranked Seattle first, followed by New England and the Los Angeles Rams, after teams committed a record $5.83bn in player compensation.
The update reflects four days of free agency, major trades including Trent McDuffie to the Rams, and the draft, while highlighting each club's most improved position group.
It follows earlier post-draft rankings that had the Rams first, underscoring how free agency, trades and rookies have rapidly reshaped all 32 rosters before the 2026 season.

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