NFL teams prepare for the 2026 season with roster and staff changes
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
NFL teams enter the 2026 season with significant personnel and coaching adjustments across the NFC and AFC. The Philadelphia Eagles look to maintain their status as NFC East contenders, while the New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh to lead a team bolstered by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and new acquisitions. In the AFC, the New England Patriots rely on the coaching of Mike Vrabel and the addition of receiver AJ Brown to challenge for playoff spots. The Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens both enter the year with high expectations as Super Bowl contenders. Meanwhile, several teams including the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets aim to address roster depth issues following offseasons marked by varying degrees of change. With the regular season starting, clubs are finalizing their depth charts and evaluating new additions across the league.
- •John Harbaugh takes over as head coach for the New York Giants.
- •The Philadelphia Eagles enter the season as favorites to repeat as NFC East champions.
- •Mike Vrabel leads the New England Patriots with a focus on physical play.
- •The Chicago Bears face the league's most difficult strength of schedule for the 2026 season.
- •Jayden Daniels returns to lead the Washington Commanders following an injury-shortened 2025 season.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — NFC 2026 Season Preview
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — AFC 2026 Season Preview
"The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to give a preview of the NFC. NFC East Philadelphia Eagles: Playoff Contenders Offseason Grade: A Floor: 10-7 Ceiling: 12-5 Overall Outlook: After a Super Bowl victory in 2024-25 and another division title last year, the Eagles remain one of the most talented teams […] The post NFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead.
"The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to give a preview of the AFC. AFC East Buffalo Bills: contenders Offseason grade: B Floor: 7-10 Ceiling: 13-4 Overall outlook: The Bills went out to get DJ Moore to help their receivers room with beating man coverage. With a new defensive scheme that’s […] The post AFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:30 AMNFC 2026 Season Preview
The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to give a preview of the NFC. NFC East Philadelphia Eagles: Playoff Contenders Offseason Grade: A Floor: 10-7 Ceiling: 12-5 Overall Outlook: After a Super Bowl victory in 2024-25 and another division title last year, the Eagles remain one of the most talented teams […] The post NFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:30 AMAFC 2026 Season Preview
The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to give a preview of the AFC. AFC East Buffalo Bills: contenders Offseason grade: B Floor: 7-10 Ceiling: 13-4 Overall outlook: The Bills went out to get DJ Moore to help their receivers room with beating man coverage. With a new defensive scheme that’s […] The post AFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead.
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