NFL training camp is right around the corner, meaning that the 2026 offseason is nearing its end. As we all look forward to the upcoming regular season, it can also be a fun exercise to reflect on how the offseason went for each team.
That can be a significantly less fun exercise for some teams than it can for others, though. While there were a few rosters around the NFL that took major jumps in 2026, there were others that look weaker on paper than they were going into free agency.
This list is no guarantee that a listed team will regress heading into the new season. However, let’s take a look at six NFL teams that lost more talent than they gained in the 2026 offseason.
When your general manager admits early into free agency that they’re prioritizing the compensatory pick formula over spending, that’s generally a sign that your team is going to do much damage on the open market. That’s the case with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who were pretty quiet during the height of free agency.
The Jaguars were extremely quiet in free agency, letting the likes of Travis Etienne, Devin Lloyd, and Greg Newsome all walk. Though Newsome’s departure shouldn’t be a big issue given their strong cornerback room, Jacksonville now has big holes at running back and linebacker that they didn’t spend big money on, nor did they address in the 2026 NFL Draft.