”Are we there yet?”It’s the battle cry of the summer, most often heard during a classic road trip. Everyone in the car knows the destination, even if there is some disagreement on the best way to get there. Every summer, all 32 teams across the NFL also embark on a road trip of their own.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSome prefer the direct route, riding the fast lane on the road to contention. That would be the Rams and Patriots this year, who each made a blockbuster trade to move the process along.Others prefer the scenic route, taking some time to stop and take in the view. That would be the Dolphins and Browns, who aren’t rushing the rebuild effort in exchange for a quick moment of satisfaction.Then there are the teams stuck in traffic – looking at you, Bills and Bengals. The exit ramp isn’t that far down the road, but neither is the final destination. What they choose to do in those moments might end up being the defining one for years to come.Every team has a roadmap and every one ends at the same place – the Super Bowl.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt just so happens that the offseason is where that route is crafted. With that in mind, here’s a look at every NFL team’s best move of the 2026 offseason:1 / 4OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans)(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)Hiring the right offensive-minded head coach might be the biggest advantage in the NFL right now. Players come and go, but a good HC can last generations. It’s unclear whether LaFleur will be that guy, but he will at least bring some creativity and potential excitement to a team in dire need of that.Take one look at the Falcons’ free agent moves and you’ll notice a trend – short-term deals. Of the 21 players they signed, only three of them received multi-year deals. Only one player received a contract that exceeded two years and that was the punter, Jake Bailey. Atlanta didn’t have a first-round pick, but it looks ahead to next offseason with a quarterback-rich draft and a boatload of cap space. Taking care of Drake London and Kyle Pitts was a good idea for the immediate and long-term future, but this is a transition year for the Falcons – whether they openly admit it or not.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Ravens had stalled under Harbaugh and that became clear last season. It was time for a new voice if the Ravens had any hopes of reaching new heights in the Lamar Jackson era. It doesn’t hurt that Baltimore also landed the young, up-and-coming coach Jesse Minter to lead the charge. A Harbaugh-disciple, Minter blends some of the old, familiar brand with a little bit of his own. It’s a worthwhile risk for everyone involved.Firing Sean McDermott just to promote Joe Brady to head coach was fairly head-scratching, but the new HC recovered nicely by bringing in Leonhard. The former Broncos’ assistant had been rising through the ranks and was part of that staff that produced one of the league’s best defense
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