AFC players to watch for breakout seasons entering 2026
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
As NFL teams prepare for the 2026 season, several players from the AFC are highlighted as potential breakout stars. New England's Kyle Williams, Buffalo's T.J. Parker, Miami's Malik Washington, and New York's Mason Taylor are among those expected to take on larger roles. Williams aims to increase his contributions following an offseason reshuffle in the Patriots' wide receiver group. Parker, a second-round pick, looks to enhance the Bills' pass rush after a solid college career. Washington is in line for more targets as Miami reconfigures its receiving options, while Taylor hopes to build on a promising rookie season in a revamped Jets offense. These players could make significant impacts as teams head into training camp and the regular season.
- •Kyle Williams aims for more targets in New England's revamped receiving group.
- •T.J. Parker seeks to boost Buffalo's pass rush after a successful college career.
- •Malik Washington expected to see increased targets with Miami's roster overhaul.
- •Mason Taylor could become a key target in the Jets' new offense.
- 11:49 AMCBS NFL — Picking one under-the-radar breakout star candidate for every NFC team entering 2026
- 12:00 PMCBS NFL — Picking one under-the-radar breakout star candidate for each AFC team entering 2026
"Every NFL offseason creates hope for surprise stars, and these 16 NFC players look best positioned to turn 2026 potential into profits
"These 16 AFC players could emerge as impact names once training camp and the regular season arrive
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External links- CBS NFLJun 10, 2026, 11:49 AMPicking one under-the-radar breakout star candidate for every NFC team entering 2026
Every NFL offseason creates hope for surprise stars, and these 16 NFC players look best positioned to turn 2026 potential into profits
- CBS NFLJun 8, 2026, 12:00 PMPicking one under-the-radar breakout star candidate for each AFC team entering 2026
These 16 AFC players could emerge as impact names once training camp and the regular season arrive
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