
Raiders, Panthers emerge as frontrunners in 2026 NFL offseason
Analysts rate the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers as the 2026 offseason frontrunners, citing major upgrades (Raiders: Tyler Linderbaum, Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker plus Crosby retention; Panthers: Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Luke Fortner, Rasheed Walker, John Metchie III) and notable Titans additions as part of a broader reshaping of rosters. Across NFL.com analysts, Raiders and Panthers are the most frequently cited leaders as draft season approaches.













