The 2026 NFL offseason has teams scrambling to address critical roster holes through free agency, trades, and the draft. With quarterback-needy franchises facing a thin market, teams like the Miami Dolphins are reportedly exploring trades for former starter Tua Tagovailoa while evaluating bridge options like Quinn Ewers. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots must decide how to handle star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's contract extension eligibility.

Several teams are making major coaching changes that will reshape their identities. The Buffalo Bills transition to Jim Leonhard's defensive scheme after nine seasons under Sean McDermott, while the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken to revamp their league-worst offense. Baltimore Ravens face pressure to upgrade Lamar Jackson's supporting cast after allowing the worst sack rate of his career at 9.8%.

The offseason's most pressing storylines include whether the Las Vegas Raiders will trade Maxx Crosby, if the Philadelphia Eagles might move A.J. Brown, and how teams with injured quarterbacks like the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will prepare for their stars' returns. With the draft approaching April 23 and free agency beginning March 11, every team's strategic decisions over the next months will determine their 2026 competitiveness.