It’s never too early to get ready for the start of another NFL season. As we await the start of training camps in late July, we’re releasing 2026 team previews in reverse order of our initial power rankings. Frank Schwab’s previews will come out every weekday from now until early August, when he reveals his No. 1 team.
Here are the previews we’ve launched so far.
No. 32 Dolphins | No. 31 Jets | No. 30 Cardinals | No. 29 Browns | No. 28 Titans
No. 32: Miami Dolphins
The term “Year Zero” has been used by college football writer Bill Connelly, referring to a new coach who takes over a total and complete rebuild and is given the grace to survive a brutal season in which a win or two with some progress shown by the end is the only reasonable expectation. This is Year Zero for new head coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. They understood the assignment. They’re in for a rough season, but with hopes of better days down the road.
No. 31: New York Jets
A significant turnover on the roster and coaching staff gives Aaron Glenn a chance. Last season was his first as a head coach, and while the learning curve was steeper than anyone expected, perhaps he learned some lessons. Maybe taking back defensive play-calling — “To me, play-calling is my superpower, really,” Glenn said — with a more experienced staff and an infusion of talent will turn things around. But given how the 2025 season ended, Glenn starts this season in a big hole.
No. 30: Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals went 3-14 last season, practically had the last pick among the 10 teams trying to fill a head-coaching vacancy, did nothing of note to fix their quarterback dilemma and have a roster that includes some exciting skill-position players but needs multiple offseasons to fill all the other holes. In the NFLPA’s 2025 report card, the Cardinals ranked dead last in their overall grade among all 32 teams. Nobody was surprised.
No. 29: Cleveland Browns
The Browns are still in a multiyear rebuild. They hired Todd Monken to be their next head coach and perhaps boost the offense around the quarterback mess. The core of the team is young, now includes the promising Jared Verse, who they got in return for trading superstar Myles Garrett, and is adding a promising 2026 rookie class. If the Browns nail their quarterback pick in 2027, all of a sudden, they will get very interesting. But until then, expect more of the same.
No. 28: Tennessee Titans
The 2026 Titans are practically starting at square one, and that includes their second-year quarterback Cam Ward. They did almost nothing well last season in a 3-14 campaign that could’ve been worse. This time around, there’s a new head coach in Robert Saleh, new coordinators and at least 10 new additions projected to start on offense or defense. It’s close to a brand-new team.
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