Analyst Ranks Browns, Raiders, Jets Among Top Offseason Teams

The Browns rebuilt their offensive line by trading for Tytus Howard, signing Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins, and drafting Spencer Fano, Parker Brailsford and Austin Barber. They also acquired edge rusher Jared Verse in the trade that sent Myles Garrett to another team.

The Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza and added center Tyler Linderbaum, quarterback Kirk Cousins, cornerback Eric Stokes, edge rusher Kwity Paye and linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. They also drafted edge rusher David Bailey and cornerback D'Angelo Ponds.

Diggs free agency options Wide receiver Stefon Diggs cleared an NFL review of a recent legal matter last week. The newsletter listed the Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams among possible destinations. The Commanders drafted slot receiver Antonio Williams but lost production from Terry McLaurin to injury.

Diggs played high school football near Washington and attended the University of Maryland. The Ravens have previously signed veteran wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr. and DeSean Jackson. The Rams added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, traded for Myles Garrett and showed interest in A.J. Brown earlier this offseason.

Backup quarterback rankings The newsletter also ranked teams by backup quarterback strength. The San Francisco 49ers placed first with Mac Jones, who went 5-3 with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions in eight starts last season. The Raiders ranked second with Mendoza behind Kirk Cousins.

The Cincinnati Bengals ranked third with Joe Flacco, who posted the eighth-best expected points added per play among qualified quarterbacks from Weeks 6-12 last season.