Analyst ranks 10 NFL position groups with largest offseason gains

Ben Solak published a ranking of the 10 NFL position groups that recorded the largest upgrades between the end of the 2025 season and the start of the 2026 season. The list covers specific teams and highlights running backs, linebackers, and other units that added players or returned from injury.

Solak stated that groups were selected based on net improvement rather than the quality of individual additions alone.

Running backs The Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier in free agency and expect returns from James Conner and Trey Benson. Last season the team used five running backs with at least 40 touches each after injuries to Conner and Benson. Michael Carter and Bam Knight ranked among the six worst rushers by yards over expectation, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

5 but also recorded one of the lowest EPA per carry figures. Allgeier previously rushed for 1,000 yards with the Falcons before Bijan Robinson was drafted in 2023. Conner returned on an adjusted contract after a foot and ankle injury in 2025. The remaining nine groups on the list were not detailed in the source material.