Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAY Wed, 18 February 2026 at 11:08 am UTC·6 min read The race is on for all 32 NFL teams to find ways to improve in 2026. Bar the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, every team has standards to be better next season than they were in 2025. There are multiple ways for teams to improve. NFL front offices use trades, the NFL Draft and free agency to bolster their rosters.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Free agency may be expensive but it can be an effective way to turn a franchise around. The New England Patriots reached Super Bowl 60 against the Seahawks with a roster featuring multiple starters acquired through free agency. NFL free agency: The top 26 players...
