Welcome to the offseason (as to 18 teams)

Welcome to the offseason (as to 18 teams)

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The 2025 NFL regular season has concluded, marking the end for 18 teams not advancing to the playoffs. These teams are expected to undergo various changes as they aim to improve and qualify for the postseason next year. The nature of these changes will vary, with some being minor adjustments and others potentially involving significant overhauls. Meanwhile, 14 teams will continue to compete in the playoffs. Coverage of the developments and transformations among the non-playoff teams will be ongoing as the league progresses through the postseason, offseason, and into the next preseason, leading up to the start of the new regular season in September.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florioon January 5, 2026
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