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AFC teams ranked ahead of 2026 NFL training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

AFC teams ranked ahead of 2026 NFL training camp

Summary

The AFC is shifting as teams prepare for the 2026 NFL training camp. Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL, impacting the Kansas City Chiefs' outlook. Several marquee franchises, including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers, are under new coaching leadership. The New England Patriots aim to defend their title with retooling efforts around quarterback Drake Maye. With emerging talents like Fernando Mendoza and other young quarterbacks across the conference, expectations are high as teams gear up for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Patrick Mahomes' recovery status remains uncertain for the Chiefs.
•New head coaches for Ravens, Bills, and Steelers after recent changes.
•Record dead money incurred by Dolphins in a reset from Tua Tagovailoa.
•Emerging quarterbacks could reshape the competitive.
•Bengals' Joe Burrow returns from injury, looking to improve on a tough 2025.

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5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking all 16 AFC teams heading into 2026 NFL training camp

What they're saying

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The AFC could look very different in the 2026 NFL season. Patrick Mahomes is working back from a torn ACL that ended Kansas City’s playoff streak dating to 2014, and his Week 1 status remains uncertain. Three of the conference’s…
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