NFL offseason trade 2026 rankings: Every blockbuster deal graded from best to worst

Amisha Pandey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 12, 2026, 01:28 IST

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NFL offseason trade 2026 rankings: Every blockbuster deal graded from best to worst

Myles Garrett is traded from Browns to Rams in blockbuster NFL move (Getty Images)

Every NFL offseason has one team that goes all in. In 2026, the Los Angeles Rams didn't just go all in, they rebuilt the entire house while it was still standing, then added a penthouse. But the Rams weren't the only team making noise. From blockbuster defensive hauls to sneaky value plays, the 2026 offseason had something for everyone. Here are all major trades ranked, graded, and fact-checked.

The complete 2026 NFL offseason trade tracker

#	Player acquired	From → To	Cost (picks sent)	Contract extension	Grade
1	Myles Garrett — EDGE — 2× DPOY · 23 sacks in 2025 · 5× All-Pro	Browns → Rams	Jared Verse + 2027 1st + picks	Reworked to $204M / 5 yrs	A+
2	Trent McDuffie — CB — 1× All-Pro · 2× Super Bowl champ	Chiefs → Rams	2026 1st (No.29) + 5th + 6th + 2027 3rd	4 yrs / $124M (highest-paid CB ever)	A
3	A.J. Brown — WR — All-Pro WR · 1,000+ yds in 4 of 5 seasons	Eagles → Patriots	2028 1st + 2027 5th	Existing deal	A
4	Jaylen Waddle — WR — 27 yrs old · 910 yds / 6 TD in 2025	Dolphins → Broncos	2026 1st (No.30) + 3rd + 4th	Existing deal ($4.9M cap hit in 2026)	B+
5	Jonathan Greenard — EDGE — Pro Bowl 2024 · 12 sacks · 22 QB hits	Vikings → Eagles	2026 3rd (No.98) + 2027 3rd	4 yrs / $100M ($50M guaranteed)	B+
6	D.J. Moore — WR — Versatile route runner · under contract thru 2029	Bears → Bills	2026 2nd (No.60)	Existing deal ($23.5M guaranteed in 2026)	B
7	Michael Pittman Jr. — WR — Reliable No.1 · reunites with DK Metcalf	Colts → Steelers	2026 6th for 7th (minimal)	3 yrs / $59M extension	B
8	Geno Smith — QB — Veteran backup option	Raiders → Jets	2026 6th for 7th + Smith	Existing deal	C+

Team offseason trade report card

Team	Trades made	Net result	Grade
LA Rams	Acquired Garrett + McDuffie + Watson (FA)	Pass D overhauled. Best defensive roster in NFL on paper. Mortgaged multiple firsts.	A+
New England Patriots	Acquired A.J. Brown	Elite WR1 for Drake Maye. Pick not due until 2028 — minimal immediate pain.	A
Philadelphia Eagles	Traded Brown, acquired Greenard + draft position	Shed locker room problem, filled edge rush need, got future 1st. Smart offseason.	A−
Denver Broncos	Acquired Waddle	Bo Nix gets legit WR1. High cost but cap-friendly in year 1.	B+
Pittsburgh Steelers	Acquired Pittman Jr.	Strong WR room alongside Metcalf. Near-nothing trade cost. The contract is the risk.	B
Buffalo Bills	Acquired D.J. Moore	Gives Josh Allen a versatile WR2/3. 2nd-round pick is a fair price.	B
Cleveland Browns	Traded Garrett, received Verse + picks	Lost franchise player but got young EDGE + future capital. Rebuilding correctly.	C+
Minnesota Vikings	Traded Greenard for two 3rds	Undervalued an elite edge rusher. Two late 3rds for a Pro Bowler is a weak return.	C−

The Rams won. But at what cost?

Two trades. Two generational defensive players. One enormous bill is coming due in future drafts. Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett give the Rams arguably the most fearsome defence in the NFL, on paper. Their pass defence ranked 19th in the league last season. That problem is now aggressively and expensively solved. General manager Les Snead has run this playbook before with Matthew Stafford, Jalen Ramsey and Von Miller. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.The Patriots are the quiet winners nobody is talking about. They got A.J. Brown for a first-round pick not due until 2028, minimal short-term pain, massive upgrade for Drake Maye right now. The Eagles shed a locker room problem, picked up future capital, and replaced their pass rush with Greenard before the rest of the league caught up.

Smart, clean, efficient.And the Vikings? They traded a Pro Bowl edge rusher for two third-round picks. The Eagles immediately signed him to a $100 million contract. Quietly, one of the worst value trades of the entire offseason.The 2026 NFL season hasn't started yet. But on paper, the pecking order just got reshuffled, and the Rams are sitting at the top.

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About the AuthorAmisha Pandey

Amisha Pandey has been covering the NFL since 2024, with her eyes always locked on the latest buzz — from dating rumors to Instagram posts. With a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a flair for storytelling, she mixes quirky words with an easy, consumable style that keeps readers hooked. Beyond football, Amisha dives into pop culture, viral trends, and celebrity drama, while her personal passions include music, rap, movies, and content creation. Whether it’s breaking down an NFL controversy or vibing to the latest track, she brings the same energy and curiosity to everything she does.

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