ESPN ranks the NFL teams best placed for the 2027-29 seasons
ESPN has published a forward-looking assessment of all 32 NFL franchises, weighing quarterback, roster, coaching and front-office outlooks beyond 2026.
ESPN has released projections for how all 32 NFL teams could stack up over the 2027-29 seasons, using future quarterback, roster, coaching and front-office situations as the main factors. The ranking was published on Tuesday.
The exercise looks beyond the current campaign and tries to estimate which clubs are positioned to stay competitive after 2026. ESPN said the list is based on expected stability and long-term strength across the league.
The projections cover every franchise, from teams with established young quarterbacks to clubs facing more uncertainty at key positions. ESPN framed the ranking as a three-year outlook rather than a snapshot of present form.
The piece is part of ESPN's broader NFL coverage and comes as teams continue planning around contracts, coaching staffs and roster turnover ahead of the next several seasons.
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