With the first week of NFL free agency in the books, let’s assess which teams got better or worse by declaring winners and losers.
Yes, the Carolina Panthers will again be on the losing side. That’s not a spoiler. (You know the franchise is in bad shape when local celebrities are questioning the direction of the organization.)
But, hey, at least the Panthers got something in return for trading Brian Burns to the New York Giants. The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins for nothing in free agency and were left scrambling for a starting quarterback. The Vikings, however, prepared for the outcome of losing their star player (take notes, Panthers) and quickly landed Sam Darnold and an extra first-round pick for the 2024 draft.
