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)
These are the NFL free agency grades for every NFC team:
Arizona Cardinals—A
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Arizona added Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson, and a few others to improve their shoddy defense.
Atlanta Falcons—C-
Leonard Floyd and Divine Deablo are a good start, but Atlanta needs more to compete for the NFC South.
Carolina Panthers–B
Rico Dowdle should pair nicely with Chuba Hubbard, and they improved their defense as well.
Chicago Bears—A
CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 26: The Chicago Bears “C” logo at the North end of Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears football team in Chicago on November 26, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Chicago addressed its OL issues in an outstanding way.
Dallas Cowboys—F
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 28: A detail shot of the Dallas Cowboys logo painted at midfield prior to an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Jerry being Jerry.
Detroit Lions—C
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: The Detroit Lions logo is pictured during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on August 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
D.J. Reed is a great addition, but they didn’t do much else.
Green Bay Packers—C
IRVING, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Tackle Chad Clifton #76 of the Green Bay Packers with a #21 sticker on his helmet for Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins during play with the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving, Texas (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Quality over quantity. Hobbs is a rock-solid defender.
Los Angeles Rams—C-
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: A detail view of a Los Angeles Rams logo on a sign during training camp on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Why sign Davante Adams if you already had Cooper Kupp, who is cheaper? Plus, how is Tutu Atwell worth $10 million?
Minnesota Vikings—A+
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 18: A general view of the Minnesota Vikings’ logo on the 50 yard line during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on December 18, 2011 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Outstanding job adding two tremendous pieces to the OL. Plus, Jonathan Allen will bring havoc to the defensive front.
New Orleans Saints—D-
Not sure anyone wants to play in New Orleans.
New York Giants—B
Great additions to the defense, but still need a QB, OL, and WR
Philadelphia Eagles—INC
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: A generic view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo against the Cleveland Browns during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Browns tied the Eagles 18-18. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Love getting deals for Zack Baun and Saquon. Now Roseman has 12 picks out of the first 100 in the upcoming draft.
San Francisco 49ers—C-
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Feels like the 49ers moved pieces to load up in the draft. Mac Jones is a nice backup QB as Shanahan has always been high on him.
Seattle Seahawks—C
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: The Seattle Seahawks throwback logo is seen on the football field at Lumen Field before the game against the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Sam Darnold deal is for three years, but Seattle can get out of it after one. Like bringing Cooper Kupp back to his home state.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers—B-
Bringing Chris Godwin back is worth a C+ by itself. If Haason Reddick shows passion for the game again, this could end up being a grade higher.
Washington Commanders–A
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the stadium concourse before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
There is a lot of risk with giving up all those draft picks, but the time is now in Washington as they have Daniels on a rookie deal.
