Will the Bengals make it in? What about the Cowboys? And shouldn't Chicago be a shoo-in?

FOXBORO — New England has proven once again to be a destination for playoff-hungry players. Two Patriots veteran free-agent additions, outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, addressed the media on Thursday as the offseason workout program wrapped up for the week.

There is a lot of change in the NFL playoffs year over year. Which non-playoff teams from 2025 will get back in 2026?

It's been a long time since these teams have had a competitive season.

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Za'Darius Smith celebrates the Ravens score on a fumble in the end zone by Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron ...

Now that most NFL teams generally know what they and their competition will look like in 2026, we have a chance to look at some best- and worst-case scenarios.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets entered the NFL draft with plenty of roster holes and a culture under construction. They're confident they at least chipped away in a big way at both over the weekend.

With the 2026 NFL Draft and free agency complete, analysts are reassessing team trajectories, highlighting long-shot contenders like the Bengals and Cowboys who bolstered rosters to address key weaknesses. Strategic signings and targeted draft picks are ...