Seattle Tops 2026 NFL Power Rankings, Rams Upgrade CBs
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- Seattle Seahawks kept all 11 offensive linemen from last season and added AP All‑American Beau Stephens in the fifth round, bolstering their guard depth.
- Rams addressed a cornerback crisis by trading for former Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson to a three‑year deal, the first major CB upgrade since Jalen Ramsey’s trade.
- Broncos signed three‑time Pro Bowler Jaylen Waddle for three draft picks, aiming to open up the deep field for rookie QB Bo Nix, who struggled with long‑range completions last season.
- NFL teams collectively spent a record $5.83 billion on player compensation in the first four days of March free agency, reshaping rosters league‑wide.
Why it matters: Teams that improved key positions—Seattle’s guard group, Rams’ cornerbacks, Broncos’ receivers—stand to gain early-season wins, while rivals that missed out on $5.83 B free‑agency upgrades fall further behind.
