Which NFL teams can turn it around quickly? Tiering the 18 non-playoff teams’ rebuild timelines

Jeremy FowlerFeb 12, 2026, 06:35 AM ET

CloseJeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after covering college football for CBSSports.com.Open Extended Reactions

Now that the 2025 NFL season is over, we’re looking ahead at just how much work teams that were left out of the playoffs must do this offseason — and potentially beyond. Which teams need to tear down and regroup? Which

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Why Drake Maye, Patriots could build a dynasty despite rough Super Bowl loss

Jeremy FowlerFeb 9, 2026, 07:00 AM ET

CloseJeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after covering college football for CBSSports.com.Open Extended Reactions

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Drake Maye had just left the media stage the Thursday before Super Bowl LX, deftly navigating questions from reporters like he did defenders in the pocket during his MVP campaign.

At a nearby table, wide receiver

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