NFL overhaul tiers: All 32 teams from contenders to rebuilds - ESPN

Now that the 2023 NFL season is over, we're looking ahead at just how much work each franchise must do this offseason — and potentially beyond. Which teams need to tear it all down and regroup? Which should take a new approach to move toward contender status? Which can be in the mix after only a savvy move or two? And which are already trending in the right direction and could arrive near the top of the league sooner rather than later?

To get a better sense of how the league stacks up right now, we tiered all 32 teams based on their current trajectory, from the no-doubt perennial contenders to the full rebuilds. And for each club, we took a closer look at the franchise's current state — and what needs to be done in the coming months. We get started with the four teams that are on cruise control atop the NFL. (Note: Teams are organized alphabetically within each tier, and cap space is via Roster Management System.)

Jump to tier:
Still major contenders
Need a postseason breakthrough
Teetering contenders
Headed on the right track
Stuck in the middle… but a move or two away
Stuck in QB purgatory
This could go either way
New coach, new direction
Rebuild in the works
Yep, still rebuilding

Average age of roster: 27.2
Salary cap space: minus-$0.6 million
Total 2024 draft picks (projected): 8

What's next: Baltimore is plug and play. The Ravens have just about everything they need to make another run. A major decision looms on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, one of the most coveted free agents after a 13-sack season. Baltimore typically lets free agents test the market, but he would be gone fast absent the franchise tag or a long-term deal. Some personnel people inside the league believe the Ravens will target a running back with pedigree