DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Here are the NFL free agency grades for every AFC team:
Baltimore Ravens—B
BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 31: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens logo during training camp at M&T Bank Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Resigning Ronnie Stanley was worth a B by itself.
Buffalo Bills—A+
Buffalo added multiple pass rushers and, more importantly, resigned Josh Allen and Khalil Shakir.
Cincinnati Bengals—A
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 15: A detail view of a Cincinnati Bengals logo during an offseason workout at Paycor Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
They will likely lose Trey Hendrickson, but getting Chase, Higgins, and Gesicki signed will be tremendous.
Cleveland Browns—C
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 8: A detailed view of a Cleveland Browns logo against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on December 8, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 14-3. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Only getting this grade because they figured out a way to keep Myles Garrett.
Denver Broncos—A+
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of the Denver Broncos logo on the sidelines during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 18, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
I love their defensive additions, and adding Evan Engram will help the development of Bo Nix.
Houston Texans—INC
They made some bold trades, so I need to see how the draft goes before the final grade comes in. Like them adding Christian Kirk.
Indianapolis Colts—C-
INDIANAPOLIS – DECEMBER 22: Indianapolis Colts logo at mid-field at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts football team on December 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Willing to bump this to a C+ if Daniel Jones beats out Anthony Richardson.
Jacksonville Jaguars—D-
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars logo is seen at TIAA Bank Field during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Moving on from Kirk and Engram to Dyami Brown and Johnny Mundt feels like a huge downgrade.
Kansas City Chiefs—B
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: A detail of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a helmet prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Re-signing Nick Bolton was key for the Kansas City defense
Las Vegas Raiders—B
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 10: A team logo is shown above the entrance at the 336,000-square-foot Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center under construction on June 10, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. The site will serve as the team’s practice facility and will include three outdoor football fields, a 150,000-square-foot field house with one-and-a-half indoor football fields, a three-story office area, and a 50,000-square-foot performance center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
I LOVE the defensive additions, but the Raiders need to figure out the offense in a hurry.
Los Angeles Chargers—B
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 7: A general view of the Los Angeles Chargers logo in the end zone from an elevated position before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on January 7, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Harbaugh improves the OL and DL. Najee Harris and Mike Williams are great additions to the offense, too.
Miami Dolphins—F
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 15: A general view of the Miami Dolphins throwback logo midfield prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Wondering why GM Chris Grier still has a job.
New England Patriots—A-
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: A detail of the New England Patriots logo on the field during the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, and Harold Landry will help the New England defense immediately.
New York Jets—B
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 9: A close up of a New York Jets logo prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Jamien Sherwood was a must re-sign on defense, and signing Justin Fields keeps Garrett Wilson happy, which is critical.
Pittsburgh Steelers—C
It feels like Mike Tomlin is changing his entire philosophy to keep the boobirds happy.
Tennessee Titans—B+
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 27: The Tennessee Titans logo at the 50-yard line prior to NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, . (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Lots of “football guys” here, which is good since Tennessee needs to change its culture if they want to win.
