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NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into training camp

32. Cleveland Browns

NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into training camp

31. San Francisco 49ers

31. San Francisco 49ers

Last year: 5-11, 4th in NFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Signed Chip Kelly after firing Jim Tomsula as head coach

Biggest losses: WR Anquan Boldin signed with the Lions

One thing to know: Vegas does not love the Niners, favoring them to win exactly zero of their 16 games this year.

30. Tennessee Titans

30. Tennessee Titans

Last year: 3-13, 4th in AFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Traded for RB DeMarco Murray, signed WR Rishard Matthews, drafted OT Jack Conklin and RB Derrick Henry

Biggest losses: Fired GM Ruston Webster

One thing to know: It was generally a productive offseason for the Titans, who added running talent in Murray and Henry, another target for Marcus Mariota in Matthews, while improving Mariota's protection on the offensive line.

29. San Diego Chargers

29. San Diego Chargers

Last year: 4-12, 4th in AFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Signed WR Travis Benjamin, drafted DE Joey Bosa with the third pick

Biggest losses: Safety Eric Weddle signed with the Baltimore Ravens

One thing to know: Melvin Gordon had microfracture surgery after his disappointing rookie season, so expect a steady dose of Danny Woodhead in the Chargers backfield.

28. Detroit Lions

28. Detroit Lions

Last year: 7-9, 3rd in NFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed WR Marvin Jones, WR Anquan Boldin

Biggest losses: WR Calvin Johnson retired

One thing to know: The Lions will have to hope someone steps up on offense in the absence of Calvin Johnson.

27. Miami Dolphins

27. Miami Dolphins

Last year: 6-10, 4th in AFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed RB Arian Foster and DE Mario Williams, traded for LB Kiko Alonso and CB Byron Maxwell, drafted OT Laremy Tunsil

Biggest losses: DE Olivier Vernon signed with the Giants, RB Lamar Miller signed with the Texans, WR Rishard Matthews signed with the Titans, WR Greg Jennings retired.

One thing to know: Ryan Tannehill remains one of the more perplexing quarterbacks in football, and although he's underwhelmed over the past few seasons, new head coach Adam Gase is widely considered a quarterback guru. The question is who, besides Jarvis Landry, will Tannehill throw to?

26. New Orleans Saints

26. New Orleans Saints

Last year: 7-9, 3rd in NFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Signed TE Coby Fleener, DT Nick Fairley, safety Roman Harper

Biggest losses: TE Benjamin Watson signed with the Ravens

One thing to know: The Saints will once again have to rely on the magic of Drew Brees and Sean Payton, as they've surrounded Brees with a lackluster supporting cast on both sides of the ball.

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last year: 6-10, 4th in NFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Signed OL JR Sweezy, DE Robert Ayers, and CB Brent Grimes, drafted CB Vernon Hargreaves III

Biggest losses: OL Logan Mankins retired

One thing to know: Jameis Winston is reportedly in the best shape of his life, and will have Dirk Koetter, his former offensive coordinator, as his new head coach. Things should be on the up-swing in Tampa Bay.

24. Los Angeles Rams

24. Los Angeles Rams

Last year: 7-9, 3rd in NFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted quarterback Jared Goff with the No. 1 pick

Biggest losses: CB Janoris Jenkins signed with the New York Giants

One thing to know: The Rams surrendered a ton to trade up to the No. 1 pick to draft Goff. Should he fall short, however, the Rams should still be competitive thanks to a strong defense and more experience for Todd Gurley.

23. Chicago Bears

23. Chicago Bears

Last year: 6-10, 4th in NFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed LBs Danny Trevaithan and Jerrell Freeman, drafted OLB Leonard Floyd

Biggest losses: RB Matt Forte signed with the Jets, and TE Martellus Bennett signed with the Patriots, offensive coordinator Adam Gase left to take over as head coach in Miami.

One thing to know: WR Kevin White is finally healthy after missing his entire rookie season, and fellow receiver Alshon Jeffery looks to play more than nine games this season. Losing Gase hurts, but a deeper receiving corp. should help Jay Cutler.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Last year: 7-9, 2nd in NFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted quarterback Carson Wentz with the No. 2 pick

Biggest losses: Traded RB DeMarco Murray to the Titans, traded CB Byron Maxwell, LB Kiko Alonso to the Dolphins

One thing to know: The quarterback battle between Sam Bradford and Carson Wentz will be one to keep an eye on. How long of a leash will the Eagles give Bradford before turning to their promising rookie?

21. Atlanta Falcons

21. Atlanta Falcons

Last year: 8-8, 2nd in NFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Signed center Alex Mack and WR Mohamed Sanu

Biggest losses: OL Jake Long signed with the Ravens, cut WR Roddy White.

One thing to know: After a hot 6-1 start last season, the Falcons fizzled to miss the playoffs. After an uninspired offseason, it's hard to imagine they'll be much better this season.

20. Baltimore Ravens

20. Baltimore Ravens

Last year: 5-11, 3rd AFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed safety Eric Weddle, WR Mike Wallace, TE Benjamin Watson, OT Jake Long

Biggest losses: Offensive guard Kelechi Osemele signed with the Oakland Raiders

One thing to know: The Ravens gave Joe Flacco some more weapons in Mike Wallace and Benjamin Watson, and with the hopeful returns of Steve Smith and Justin Forsett, could be back in the playoff mix.

19. Buffalo Bills

19. Buffalo Bills

Last year: 8-8, 3rd in AFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed TE Charles Clay, drafted DE Shaq Lawson and LB Reggie Ragland. Hired new assistant head coach, Rob Ryan.

Biggest losses: DE Mario Williams signed with the Dolphins

One thing to know: With Tom Brady missing the first four games of this season, the Bills will surely look to challenge the Patriots in the AFC East. Whether they are actually capable of doing so is another question.

18. Dallas Cowboys

18. Dallas Cowboys

Last year: 4-12, 4th in NFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted RB Ezekiel Elliot

Biggest losses: QB Matt Cassel signed with the Titans

One thing to know: The Cowboys should be much better if their best players can stay healthy, but a huge question is how much Tony Romo, at 36, can give them after two major injuries in 2015.

17. New York Jets

17. New York Jets

Last year: 10-6, 2nd in AFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed RBs Matt Forte and Khiry Robinson, signed DE Jarvis Jenkins

Biggest losses: RB Chris Ivory signed with the Jaguars

One thing to know: Ryan Fitzpatrick still hasn't re-signed, despite occasional contract talks and a reported meeting with Brandon Marshall in Chicago. That means Geno Smith will take over at the helm, just one season after — remember this? — he got his jaw broken in training camp.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars

16. Jacksonville Jaguars

Last year: 5-11, 3rd in AFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Signed DE Malik Jackson, RB Chris Ivory, CB Prince Amukamara, S Tashaun Gipson, drafted CB Jalen Ramsey and LB Myles Jack

Biggest losses: none

One thing to know: The Jaguars showed improvement on offense last year and added more talent in Chris Ivory. Now, comes the defensive improvement, with rookies Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack, two top prospects, the return of Dante Fowler, and the signing of Malik Jackson. This team will be fun and competitive — book it!

15. Washington Redskins

15. Washington Redskins

Last year: 9-7, 1st in NFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed CB Josh Norman

Biggest losses: RB Alfred Morris signed with Cowboys, Robert Griffin III signed with the Browns

One thing to know: Washington gave Kirk Cousins the franchise tag after a red-hot second half to the season. He threw almost no interceptions over that stretch, and he'll need to keep the turnovers down because his team's defense — Josh Norman aside — isn't great. Luckily, nobody in the NFC East is especially great, so the 'Skins should be right in the thick of things.

14. Indianapolis Colts

14. Indianapolis Colts

Last year: 8-8, 2nd in AFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted center Ryan Kelly

Biggest losses: Linebacker Jerrell Freeman signed with the Chicago Bears

One thing to know: The Colts slogged through an injury-riddled campaign from Andrew Luck and an uninspiring game plan on offense and defense in 2015. They spent the offseason beefing up Luck's protection, and they're hoping he makes the jump this year into the NFL's elite quarterbacks.

13. New York Giants

13. New York Giants

Last year: 6-10, 3rd in NFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed DE Vernon Olivier, CB Janoris Jenkins, made offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo head coach

Biggest losses: WR Rueben Randle signed with the Eagles, CB Prince Amukamara signed with the Jaguars, head coach Tom Coughlin resigned

One thing to know: The Giants upgraded their defense, but the offensive line still looks worrisome. That will, in turn, make an already weak rushing game even weaker, leaving a lot of work for Eli Manning. Odell Beckham is still Odell Beckham, but there aren't a lot of other promising receiving options. On the other hand, the NFC East is completely up for grabs!

12. Oakland Raiders

12. Oakland Raiders

Last year: 7-9, 3rd in AFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Signed CB Sean Smith, LB Bruce Irvin, G Kelechi Osemele, safety Reggie Nelson

Biggest losses: Safety Charles Woodson retired

One thing to know: While the Raiders' young, intriguing offense continues to grow, the defense figures to make a big jump with Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin attacking opposing QBs and Sean Smith and Reggie Nelson covering opposing receivers. This team could be deadly if all goes right.

11. Houston Texans

11. Houston Texans

Last year: 9-7, 1st in AFC South

Biggest acquisitions: Signed QB Brock Osweiler, RB Lamar Miller. Drafted wide receivers William Fuller and Braxton Miller

Biggest losses: RB Arian Foster signed with the Dolphins, QB Brian Hoyer signed with Bears

One thing to know: The Texans were a big winner this off-season, and now Bill O'Brien has his quarterback. With J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney terrifying on defense and DeAndre Hopkins torching secondaries on offense, this team looks promising.

10. Minnesota Vikings

10. Minnesota Vikings

Last year: 11-5, 1st in NFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted WR Laquon Treadwell

Biggest losses: none

One thing to know: The Vikings were a missed field goal away from the NFC divisional round in the playoffs. The defense should remain stout, and they're hoping the addition of Treadwell, one of the best receivers in the draft, and growth of Stefon Diggs will ignite their offense.

9. Kansas City Chiefs

9. Kansas City Chiefs

Last year: 11-5, 2nd in AFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted DE/DT Chris Jones

Biggest losses: OL Justin Houston will miss a large stretch of the season with an ACL injury

One thing to know: Alex Smith's options downfield are still not ideal. Other than Travis Kelce and Jeremy Maclin, the Chiefs' best receiver might be Albert Wilson. Who? Exactly.

8. Seattle Seahawks

8. Seattle Seahawks

Last year: 10-6, 2nd in NFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Signed DE Chris Clemons

Biggest losses: Tackle Russell Okung signed with the Denver Broncos, LB Bruce Irvin signed with the Raiders, guard J.R. Sweezy signed with the Buccaneers, RB Marshawn Lynch retired

One thing to know: It was a bit of a rough offseason for the Seahawks, who saw many of their core players leave the team. The run game and pass rush will take a hit with the departures of Lynch and Irvin, and they lost what little protection they had for Russell Wilson in Okung and Sweezy. It should be another, literally, painful year for Wilson.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

Last year: 10-6, 2nd in AFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed TE Ladarius Green, drafted CBs Artie Burns and Sean Davis, and DT Javon Hargraves

Biggest losses: TE Heath Miller retired, and WR Martavis Bryant will miss the season with a suspension. RB Le'Veon Bell could miss the first four games for missing a drug test, too.

One thing to know: Pittsburgh's offensive line remains a question mark for Ben Roethlisberger, and the suspensions of Bryant and Bell could mean that we again miss out on what could be one of the most electrifying offenses in football. Still a playoff team, to be sure.

6. Cincinnati Bengals

6. Cincinnati Bengals

Last year: 12-4, 1st in AFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed LB Karlos Dansby, WR Brandon LaFell

Biggest losses: Safety Reggie Nelson signed with the Raiders, didn't re-sign CB Leon Hall

One thing to know: The Bengals looked like true contenders until an ill-timed injury to Andy Dalton took him out of the playoffs. They should be back there again this year, with a sturdy cast around Dalton, though their defense may have taken a hit with the losses of Nelson and cornerback Leon Hall.

5. Denver Broncos

5. Denver Broncos

Last year: 12-4, 1st in AFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Drafted QB Paxton Lynch, signed QB Ryan Sanchez and OT Russell Okung

Biggest losses Peyton Manning retired, QB Brock Osweiler signed with the Texans, DE Malik Jackson signed with the Jaguars, guard Evan Mathis signed with the Cardinals, Danny Trevathan signed with the Bears, didn't re-sign TE Owen Daniels

One thing to know: It's easy to worry about quarterback, but it might not be worth it. ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests that Sanchez will likely be an upgrade from the play of Manning and Osweiler last season. Plus, when you have Von Miller, you should be fine.

4. Green Bay Packers

4. Green Bay Packers

Last year: 10-6, 2nd in NFC North

Biggest acquisitions: Signed TE Jared Cook

Biggest losses: Didn't re-sign WR James Jones

One thing to know: The Packers could have a rebound year if Aaron Rodgers' favorite target, Jordy Nelson, recovers fully from a torn ACL and if Eddie Lacy has indeed gotten in better shape.

3. New England Patriots

3. New England Patriots

Last year: 12-4, 1st in AFC East

Biggest acquisitions: Signed TE Martellus Bennett, DE Terrance Knighton, DE Chris Long, WR Nate Washington.

Biggest losses: Traded DE Chandler Jones to the Cardinals, WR Brandon LaFell signed with the Bengals

One thing to know: You already know that Tom Brady will be out for the first four games of the season, but it's hard to imagine the Patriots really struggling in his absence. Meanwhile, the Patriots brought in Dante Scarnecchia, an excellent line coach, to help improve their offensive line. That should help Jimmy Garoppolo, and old man Brady when he returns.

2. Carolina Panthers

2. Carolina Panthers

Last year: 15-1, 1st in NFC South

Biggest acquisitions: none

Biggest losses: CB Josh Norman signed with the Washington Redskins

One thing to know: After coming up short in the Super Bowl, the Panthers may have taken a step back on defense with the loss of Norman, who was the NFL's best cornerback last season. Fortunately, the offense should receive a boost with the return of wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin.

1. Arizona Cardinals

1. Arizona Cardinals

Last year: 13-3, 1st in NFC West

Biggest acquisitions: Traded for OLB Chandler Jones, signed LB Robert Mathis, and drafted DE Robert Nkemdiche

Biggest losses: OT Bobbie Massie signed with the Bears, traded guard Jonathan Cooper to the Patriots

One thing to know: The Cardinals enter training camp as the best team in football. The offense is dangerous, the defense even better. Bruce Arians has proved himself as a top coach in football, and if Carson Palmer can continue his stellar play, we could see the Cards make a deep run come playoffs.

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