We’re headed West, entering the final week of our divisional draft & roster review series. In this episode, we’re discussing the draft classes and roster constructions of the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers and Seahawks!
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AFC South Draft & Roster Review 2026
Closing out week three of the annual divisional draft & roster review series, we’re taking an in-depth look at the Texans, Colts, Jaguars and Titans – all their draft picks and other relevant roster moves this offseason!
AFC North Draft & Roster Review 2026
Switching over to the AFC side for the first time, we’re analyzing the draft classes and roster construction strategies of all 32 NFL franchises over the next month, where today we’re focusing on the Ravens, Bengals, Browns and Steelers!
Moves I’d like to see ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline:
With the 2025 NFL trade deadline coming up next Tuesday (Nov. 4) at 4pm ET, here are the ten moves I’d like to see happen!
(This is simply a copy of my social media post, rather than my typical full-fledged article)
Colts QB Anthony Richardson ➡️ Vikings
This is more of a long-term investment for Kevin O’Connell, potentially having two more years of contractual control. They can still give JJ McCarthy his opportunity, but could get Richardson onto the field late and give themselves options.
Titans RB Tony Pollard ➡️ Chiefs
There’s no need for Tennessee to limit touches for Tyjae Spears, off the high-ankle sprain. Meanwhile, Isiah Pacheco just got banged up and the Chiefs haven’t found much consistency on the ground. Pollard is scheme-versatile and adds some juice.
Saints WR Chris Olave ➡️ Steelers
New Orleans has been openly shopping their WRs. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is throwing the ball 3.1 yards short of the sticks on average, relying heavily on yards after the catch. Olave could provide some air underneath as a vertical threat.
TE David Njoku ➡️ Buccaneers
Tampa Bay has lost Mike Evans for the season, along with having other WRs in and out of the lineup. Adding Njoku’s explosiveness from the TE spot could diversify their passing attack. Cleveland can continue to lean more into rookie Harold Fannin Jr.
Raiders IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson ➡️ Texans
The Raiders OL has been a mess. With JPJ having started to settle in at guard, this would offer Houston options to either plug him in there or replace center Jake Andrews. We just saw what C.J. Stroud is capable of with a solid pocket.
Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson ➡️ 49ers
Cincy handed Hendrickson a one-year extension in the offseason, but now not competing for a title, it’s best for both sides to move on, and the Niners badly need pass-rush help. They could also be in the market for Jets LB Quincy Williams.
Eagles LB Nakobe Dean ➡️ Colts
Dean took a massive step forward last season and has looked solid in his return from injury. Yet, Philly can’t afford to take rookie Jihaad Campbell off the field. Meanwhile, LB is a major weakness for Indy (no one with a PFF grade higher than 58.0).
Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux ➡️ Ravens
Although NY’s defense has been best on defined dropbacks, putting KT on the field with Burns & Carter, they should try to get returns on the former top 10 pick, in the final year of his rookie deal. Baltimore is tied for 31st in sacks (9).
Jets CB Michael Carter II ➡️ Bears
NY traded for Jarvis Brownlee Jr. in Carter’s absence, who’s become a key contributor for them, limiting the veteran to 6 defensive snaps in his return. Chicago recently placed starting nickel Kyler Gordon on IR and Carter would be a great fit.
Cardinals SAF Jalen Thompson ➡️ Bills
Buffalo could use help at DT with Ed Oliver’s injury, but their biggest issue has been angles + missed tackles by their safeties – Thompson is right at his career average of just a 7%. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson is ready to step in for Arizona.
Other fun player-team matches:
Saints QB Spencer Rattler ➡️ Browns
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard ➡️ Vikings
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. ➡️ Patriots
Titans IDL Jeffery Simmons ➡️ Cowboys
Jets LB Quincy Williams ➡️ 49ers
Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers ➡️ Eagles
One burning question for each AFC team ahead of the 2025 season:
In the second half of this little mini series, we’re discussing what I believe are the biggest questions for all 16 AFC teams projecting forward to the 2025 NFL season!
One burning question for each NFC team ahead of the 2025 season:
Following my extensive divisional draft & roster review series, we’re once again running through all 32 NFL teams, only now we’re examining what I believe are the most pivotal questions projecting forward to the 2025 season!
Most improved position groups across the 2025 NFL offseason:
We officially put a close to our coverage of the talent acquisition period of the calendar, as we’ve extensively discussed everything heading into and coming out of the NFL Draft, before weaving it into the rest of the roster construction in our month-long video series, where I broke down every single move and its meaning one division at a time.
Now, it’s time to draw conclusions one more time through a league-wide lens and identify the position groups that were most improved through free agency, trades and the draft. This is based on what each roster looked in week 18, not taking injuries into account, whether they affected who was actually able to be on the field at that time or those who may linger into the season.
And one more disclaimer – I always look at this exercise in more of a holistic sense. One singular player may give an entire unit a very different feel, but I try to point out those groups that at least made multiple meaningful acquisitions.
Here’s what I came up with:
AFC West Draft & Roster Review 2025
We’ve reached the final episode of our divisional draft & roster review series for 2025! And we’re closing things out with the AFC West, who just sent three teams to the playoffs and saw the other one make some drastic changes to the key figures of their organization!
NFC West Draft & Roster Review 2025
We’re entering the final week of our divisional draft & roster review series, as we head West, starting off on the NFC side with the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers and Seahawks!
(This was recorded prior to the 49ers trading for Bryce Huff, hence why he wasn’t mentioned at all)
AFC South Draft & Roster Review 2025
Once again, switching conferences as part of this extensive video series, we’re taking a deep look at what the Texans, Colts, Jaguars and Titans did in the draft and the offseason as a hole to improve their rosters!
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