Enough time has passed for us to re-evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly that was the 2024 offseason for each NFL team. Hey, as long as they lean from their mistakes…

So, with that, let’s dive into every NFL team’s most regrettable move of the 2024 offseason.

Which bad decisions do you remember the most in the 2024 offseason for each NFL team?

Arizona Cardinals: Signing Sean Murphy-Bunting

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) reacts in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Redbirds signed the veteran corner to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, hoping the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star would improve their leaky secondary.

Murphy-Bunting allowed a 70.7 completion percentage when targeted and graded out at 56.5 at Pro Football Focus — placing him 146th at the position. That included a lackluster coverage grade of 53.1.

Atlanta Falcons: Signing Kirk Cousins

Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is tripped up by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Falcons landed the big prize of free agency, handing Cousins a four-year deal worth $180 million in a move that was supposed to make the Falcons Super Bowl contenders.

But the four-time Pro Bowler looked like a shell of his former self in Atlanta, throwing for just 18 touchdowns and a career-worst 16 interceptions. Cousins was benched for the final three games in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who played much better than the veteran signal-caller in relief.

Baltimore Ravens: Signing Eddie Jackson

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) scores a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens free safety Eddie Jackson (39) looks on in the second quarter of the NFL game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
The signing of the ex-Chicago Bears Pro Bowl safety proved to be a waste of time for everyone.

The Ravens signed Jackson as their latest reclamation project following his release from Chicago. He lasted just nine games and was waived midseason after voicing discontent with this role for this NFL team.

Buffalo Bills: Signing Curtis Samuel

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (1) catches a pass, turns and runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025.
After losing top wideouts Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, the Bills signed veteran Curtis Samuel to a three-year deal worth $24 million. LOT of money who’s exceeded 700 receiving yards once, we know.

Samuel made zero impact, recording 31 receptions for 253 yards and one touchdown.

Carolina Panthers: Trading Brian Burns

Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

More than a year after rejecting the Los Angeles Rams’ lucrative offer of two first-round picks and a second-rounder for Burns, the Panthers made the mind-numbing decision to sell low on him in a blockbuster trade with the New York Giants.

Carolina traded its superstar pass-rusher to the Giants for a second-round pick, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and a swap of 2024 fifth-rounders. While Burns had another dominant year in the Big Apple…no Carolina player even reached six sacks in 2024. Woof.

Chicago Bears: Signing Gerald Everett

Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Gerald Everett (14) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
The veteran tight end signed a two-year deal worth $12 million, which seemed a little rich in the first place for a player who hadn’t topped 555 receiving yards in a single season.

Despite appearing in all 17 games, Everett finished with a nightmare stat line of eight receptions for 36 yards and zero touchdowns. He played just 22 percent of the team’s offensive snaps, a career-low mark for the veteran NFL tight end.

Cincinnati Bengals: Drafting Amarius Mims

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens Sunday October 6, 2024 at Payor Stadium. The Bengals lost 41-38 in overtime.
Even with two quality veteran offensive tackles in Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown at the helm, the Bengals took the risk and selected boom-or-bust prospect Amarius Mims with the No. 18 pick.

The Georgia offensive tackle was thrust into a starting role when Brown suffered a season-ending injury early in the year. Mims garnered a 57.8 grade at PFF, ranking him 96th among offensive tackles.

Cleveland Browns: Letting Joe Flacco Walk

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) yells from the line of scrimmage Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Flacco won 2023 Comeback Player of the Year honors after winning four of his five starts with the Browns, helping them to 11 wins and a surprise playoff appearance.

GM Andrew Berry inexplicably let Flacco walk, selfishly believing that Deshaun Watson would stay healthy and produce. As an insurance option, he replaced Flacco with Jameis Winston…who didn’t exactly perform much better than Watson after the latter went down with injury.

The Browns had something good in Flacco and let him walk for nothing. Only this organization, folks.

Dallas Cowboys: Not Signing Derrick Henry

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

It’s not a stretch to call 2024 the worst offseason for Jerry Jones in the GM chair. BIG YIKES, all-around. But his worst move of 2024 was…a move he didn’t make.

Two-time rushing champion Derrick Henry, who spends his offseasons in Dallas, was vocal about wanting to play for the Cowboys. Jones claimed his NFL team couldn’t afford him, so he brought back a washed-up Ezekiel Elliott while watching Henry rush for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns in year one with the Ravens.

Good ‘ol Jerry.

Denver Broncos: Trading Jerry Jeudy

Dec 29, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) runs with the ball after a catch as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) defends during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
We’re also nitpicking here since the Broncos had a masterful offseason, headlined by the arrival of quarterback Bo Nix. But in hindsight, maybe they should have given Jerry Jeudy one more year.

After four inconsistent seasons, the 2020 first-round pick was traded to the Browns for 2024 fifth and sixth-round picks. On a lousy Cleveland team, Jeudy had a career year in the NFL, with 90 receptions for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns.

Denver didn’t have a single playmaker on offense outside of Courtland Sutton. Maybe Jeudy would have finally hit his ceiling with Nix slinging him the ball? The bottom line is that this was an awfully low return in the trade for the Broncos.

Detroit Lions: Signing Marcus Davenport

Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
The Lions didn’t commit any significant offseason mistakes last year, but the one-year, $6.5 million deal they handed Marcus Davenport proved to be a big waste of money.

The former Saint and Viking played just two games before suffering a season-ending tricep injury. Hindsight is 20/20, but Detroit should have relied on less injury-prone guys to fill their holes on the d-line.

Green Bay Packers: Drafting Jordan Morgan

Aug 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers offensive linenam Jordan Morgan (77) following the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The offensive line wasn’t really a need here, but the Packers used the No. 25 pick on Arizona product Jordan Morgan anyway — ignoring greater needs like wide receiver and cornerback.

Morgan appeared in only six games as a rotational player and made no significant impact. Green Bay passed on promising receivers like Xavier Worthy, Keon Coleman, and Ladd McConkey — guys who could have easily fulfilled the WR1 role that this NFL team needs.

Houston Texans: Signing Azeez Al-Shaair

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball against Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Al-Shaair turned a career year with the Titans from 2023 into a three-year deal with the AFC South rival Texans worth $34 million.

Al-Shaair’s stat line was decent, but his dirty and reckless style of play became problematic for DeMeco Ryans and company. He was fined twice during the season and suspended three games for a vicious head hit on Trevor Lawrence.

Not sure that’s worth $11.3 million annually, but anyway…

Indianapolis Colts: Signing Raekwon Davis

Oct 6, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) looks on after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Even though they had more than enough defensive line studs, the Colts dropped $14 million over two years on ex-Dolphins defensive tackle Raekwon Davis.

The former 2020 second-round pick mustered zero sacks in 17 games and garnered a horrific PFF grade of 37.0, ranking 202nd among 219 interior defensive linemen. $7 million annually to do your job at a below-average rate? Good gig if you can get it.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Signing Arik Armstead

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead (91) on a 19-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
After being cut by the 49ers in a cap-saving move, Armstead signed a lucrative three-year deal with the Jaguars worth $43.5 million. Add this to the long list of the team’s free-agent signings that flopped in the NFL…

Armstead had just two sacks, zero forced fumbles, and garnered a “meh” PFF grade of 68.7. He did next to nothing in improving what was supposed to be a top-tier front seven.

Kansas City Chiefs: Signing Marquise Brown

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
KC gave ‘Hollywood’ a one-year deal worth $7 million in free agency, and it sure felt like a bargain at the time.

Brown missed all but two regular-season games recovering from shoulder surgery but was a non-factor in three playoff games. He caught just five passes for 50 yards and no TDs en route to a Super Bowl 59 blowout loss to the Eagles.

Las Vegas Raiders: Signing Gardner Minshew II

Nov 24, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws the ball against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
After a solid bounce-back year in Indianapolis, Minshew signed a two-year deal with the Raiders worth a rather generous $25 million.

Minshew lost seven of nine starts and threw nine touchdowns against 10 interceptions before suffering a season-ending injury. Second-year backup Aidan O’Connell fared much better in Minshew’s absence, assuring that the Mustache won’t start in Sin City again.

Los Angeles Chargers: Trading Keenan Allen

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) pulls down Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) at Soldier Field during a game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Lions defeated the Bears with a score of 34-17.
The Bolts aced most of their offseason moves under Jim Harbaugh and rookie GM Joe Hortiz. If there was one mistake, though, it was trading superstar wideout Keenan Allen for a fourth-round pick.

Justin Herbert’s only reliable pass-catcher was rookie Ladd McConkey. We remain convinced that if this team had another stud like, ahem, Keenan Allen, they could have gone further in the NFL postseason.

Los Angeles Rams: Signing Colby Parkinson

Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (86) before action against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
This was a real head-scratcher. Throwing $22.5 million over three years at a career backup tight end? Yikes.

In 17 games, Parkinson caught 30 passes for just 294 yards and a touchdown. A rare miss by GM Les Snead here.

Miami Dolphins: Signing Shaq Barrett

Jun 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) works out during mandatory minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
The Dolphins signed the ex-Buccaneers superstar linebacker to a one-year deal worth $7 million, believing that he’d bolster a pass-rush that was about to lose Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb for the entire 2024 season.

Barrett threw Miami for a loop by announcing his retirement in July…only to announce in November that he wanted to keep playing. He was waived and returned to the Bucs, leaving Miami with zilch on their investment.

Minnesota Vikings: Trading Up For Dallas Turner

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
A month before the draft, the Vikings got the No. 23 pick from the Texans in a package deal that saw them give up the No. 42 selection and a 2025 second-round pick. Then, to move up to 17, they gave up the No. 23 and No. 167 picks to Jacksonville — along with 2025 third and fourth-round picks.

Minny then drafted Dallas Turner, who had just three sacks in 16 games. They fielded a top-five defense despite minimal production from Turner, so someone remind us why this team gave up all these picks again to get a good-but-replaceable NFL player in Turner?

New England Patriots: Extending Kendrick Bourne

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Despite finishing with under 40 catches and 500 yards in 2022 and 2023, Bourne was awarded a three-year contract extension worth $19.5 million with a max value of $33 million.

In 12 games, Bourne had just 28 catches for 305 yards and one touchdown.

New Orleans Saints: Not Firing Dennis Allen

Nov 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
The Saints’ one big-move offseason splash was signing edge rusher Chase Young to a no-risk one-year deal that brought mixed results.

In reality, the Saints flushed the 2024 season down the toilet by bringing back Dennis Allen for a third season at the helm. Allen lost the locker room quickly and was fired after a 2-and-7 start, and it didn’t look good on him when the Saints finished better under interim Darren Rizzi.

New York Giants: Letting Saquon Barkley Walk

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead (91) on a 19-yard touchdown run during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Extend your franchise player? No. Trade him? No. Franchise tag a second time? No. Let him leave for the archrival Eagles, join the 2K club, and lead them to a Super Bowl 59 championship?

YES!!!!!

New York Jets: Acquiring Haason Reddick

Oct 31, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick (7) defends a running play by Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and running back Joe Mixon (28) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Everything about the Jets’ 2024 season was a disaster…but let’s go with the failed trade for Haason Reddick here.

The Jets acquired the two-time Pro Bowler from Philadelphia for a conditional 2026 third-round pick. Reddick missed the first seven games because of a contract dispute and sought a trade before finally joining the team in Week 8 of NFL action.

Reddick had just one sack in 10 games as the Jets limped to an ugly 5-12 record. One sack for a 2026 third-round pick? Classic Jets.

Philadelphia Eagles: NOT Signing Zack Baun To A Longer Term

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) reacts after making an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Eagles GM Howie Roseman had a virtually perfect offseason as the Eagles cruised to a Super Bowl 59 championship. His draft and free agency performances were off-the-charts good, so we’re really grasping at straws here.

BUT if only Roseman signed Zack Baun to a longer deal instead of a one-year worth $3.5 million. The former Saints linebacker earned Pro Bowl and First-team all-pro nods after posting a career year in the NFL, and his interception off Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl proved to be a dagger.

Either Baun leaves or signs a big-time extension in Philly. Either way, Roseman probably wishes for a time machine that would allow him to go back and give Baun a multi-year contract.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Signing Russell Wilson

Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Yes, the Steelers only had to pay Wilson the veteran’s minimum after his release from Denver. But in hindsight, they would have been better off just riding Justin Fields from the get-go.

Beyond us how Fields never regained the starting job late in the season. Wilson imploded with four straight losses before the Steelers were crushed by the archrival Ravens in the Wild Card Round.

And to think they gave away starting QB Kenny Pickett to the Eagles…who went on to win a Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers: Signing Yetur Gross-Matos

Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Looking to reshape their front seven, the 49ers released Arik Armstead and used the money to bring in Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos. The latter came to the West Coast on a two-year deal worth $18 million.

Gross-Matos was hardly an impact player, with just four sacks in 11 games. He finished with a 51.5 PFF grade, including a woeful run-defense grade of 46.6.

Seattle Seahawks: Drafting Byron Murphy II

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) avoids Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Even though the d-line wasn’t an area of need, the Seahawks used the No. 16 pick on Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II.

Murphy II only played 49 percent of the defensive snaps and had half a sack. His 58.2 PFF grade was hardly eye-popping, and he did next to nothing to improve their leaky run defense.

To think this team took him over 2024 NFL rookie sensations like Jared Verse, Chop Robinson, Quinyon Mitchell, and Nate Wiggins. Oof.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bringing Back Jordan Whitehead

Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (3) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
After a two-year stint with the Jets, WHitehead returned to the Bucs on a two-year deal worth $9 million. An underrated part of the Bucs’ Super Bowl 55 championship team, Whitehead turned out to be a huge liability in Tampa’s defense in the NFL.

He allowed a ridiculous 125.5 passer rating when targeted in 12 games, including three touchdowns in coverage. His PFF grade of 58.0 also ranked 120th out of 170 safeties.

Tennessee Titans: Acquiring L’Jarius Sneed

Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) heads off the field after a goal-line stop against the p/ during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
Unable to afford their superstar corner, the Chiefs sent Sneed to the Titans for a 2025 third-round pick and a swap of 2024 seventh-rounders. Sneed then signed a four-year extension worth $76.4 million.

Unfortunately, Sneed was limited to five games in his first year with the Titans because of injury. But he was a major problem in coverage, allowing a 91.8 passer rating when targeted with a GROSS 36.3 PFF grade.

Washington Commanders: Trading With Eagles & Passing On Cooper DeJean

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Washington gave up the No. 40, 78, and 152 picks to the division rival Commanders in exchange for the No. 50, 53, and 161 picks.

With the 40th pick, the Eagles took Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean. He immediately emerged as a superstar and led the Eagles to a beatdown of Washington in the NFC Championship Game en route to a Super Bowl 59 victory.

Next time, don’t make a risky trade with your division foes!