ESPN ranks best and worst offseason moves for each NFC team
Bill Barnwell evaluated one strong and one weak transaction for each of the 16 NFC teams. The review covers signings, trades, draft selections, and contract restructurings made during the 2026 NFL offseason.
espn.comESPN senior writer Bill Barnwell published an assessment of the 2026 NFL offseason for all NFC teams on May 28. The analysis identifies one move Barnwell viewed favorably and one viewed unfavorably for each franchise. Barnwell stated that the selections are not necessarily the largest or most expensive transactions.
Barnwell listed the Cowboys' signing of cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year, $4 million contract as the team's best move. 3 passer rating in coverage over the past four seasons. Barnwell listed the Cowboys' restructured three-year, $33 million contract with offensive tackle Terence Steele as the team's weakest move.
Steele suffered a multi-ligament knee injury in 2022 and has struggled against speed rushers in recent seasons.
Barnwell listed the Giants' trade of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II for the 10th overall pick as the team's best move.
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