"The New England Patriots won the AFC East this season for the first time since 2019, marking an incredible start to the Mike Vrabel era. They'll be hoping to turn their division title into a habit, but it won't be easy. The Bills have had a down year, the Dolphins have had quarterback issues, and the Jets have a seemingly endless stream of draft picks over the next few seasons."
"The Jets opted for Justin Fields this offseason, but he was benched in favor of Tyron Taylor midway through the season. UDFA Brady Cook took Taylor's spot for the home stretch of the season, but hasn't yet shown he can be a capable backup, let alone next season's starter. The Jets will have two picks in the top 18 of the 2026 draft, and while they will be looking for their quarterback of the future, adding a high-quality stopgap would be a sensible move."
The New England Patriots won the AFC East for the first time since 2019, beginning the Mike Vrabel era with a division title. The Bills experienced a down year and the Dolphins faced quarterback instability, while the Jets accumulated numerous high-value draft picks. The Jets started Justin Fields this offseason before benching him for Tyron Taylor, and UDFA Brady Cook finished the season without proving capable as a backup. The Jets hold two top-18 picks in the 2026 draft and are likely to seek a long-term quarterback, but securing a proven veteran stopgap like Kirk Cousins would be sensible. The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention and possess only $5.2 million in cap space.
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