Arizona Cardinals: Closed
A 14-loss team from last year still doesn’t have a real answer at quarterback and is stuck in a stacked division that contains the reigning Super Bowl champion and current Super Bowl favorite.
Los Angeles Rams: 1-2 years
Aggressive recent moves suggest they know it’s all about 2026, maybe 2027. Beyond that, 38-year-old Matthew Stafford is likely no longer the dude.
San Francisco 49ers: 1-8 years
With Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and a strong line in place, this deep and well-coached team should be in contention if healthy. But issues with injuries combined with some concerns about age for McCaffrey, Trent Williams and George Kittle keep this broad.
Seattle Seahawks: 2-6 years
We’ll see if Sam Darnold keeps this rolling into his 30s beyond 2026, or if that Super Bowl run was a one-off. It really could go either way, but there’s enough in place for this window to be open more than just a crack.