NFC teams ranked ahead of 2026 NFL season as training camps approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The NFC for the 2026 NFL season shows significant shifts among all 16 teams. The Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, retain most of their key players, while the Los Angeles Rams add the recent Defensive Player of the Year. Teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals are at critical junctures; the Falcons have a new coach but face quarterback challenges, and the Cardinals undergo a full rebuild under Mike LaFleur. The Chicago Bears are coming off a strong season, while teams such as the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants look to prove they can sustain success. As training camps open in July, each team's story will continue to develop.
- •Seahawks return with a majority of their championship roster intact.
- •Rams acquire reigning Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Cardinals begin a full rebuild under new coach Mike LaFleur.
- •Falcons face quarterback uncertainty after losing Kirk Cousins.
- •Bears aim to replicate last season's success with Caleb Williams.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking all 16 NFC teams heading into 2026 NFL season: From Arizona’s full rebuild to the all-in Rams
"The NFC is loaded heading into 2026. The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks return with most of their roster intact, the Rams just traded for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, and the Eagles and Lions are both legitimate…
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