NFL Contender Tiers After Blockbuster Deals

Recent blockbuster deals did little to shake up the NFL landscape. The Rams were already on a Super Bowl track before acquiring Myles Garrett, while the Browns were plummeting regardless of roster changes. The A.J. Brown trade and Odell Beckham's return to New York also failed to move the needle. macnevers-and-co.beer

Meanwhile, the bottom tier is already clear. The Raiders, Jets, Dolphins, Browns, and Cardinals are effectively racing for the top of the 2027 NFL Draft and a shot at quarterback Arch Manning. With the Raiders handing the keys to Fernando Mendoza, the Jets turning to Geno Smith, and the Dolphins signing Malik Willis, the focus for these struggling franchises remains firmly on the future.