RANKING: Least Desirable NFL Teams in 2025 Compared to 2024

As training camp looms and trade buzz picks up, NFL players seeking fresh starts may want to look twice before packing their bags. 

Alex Kay of Bleacher Report writes that a handful of franchises remain as unattractive in 2025 as they were in 2024, while others have taken a dive due to poor roster construction, front office instability, or brutal quarterback situations. 

Among the most undesirable destinations this year: the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, and New York Jets.

2025’s Bottom Five: Browns, Dolphins, Saints, Giants, Jets

Cleveland’s carousel of quarterbacks, now featuring Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, has created pure chaos. Despite having Kevin Stefanski and a few stars, the 3–14 Browns are spiraling with little cap space and no clear direction. 

Miami, once promising, now looks rudderless with locker room turmoil, rumors of Jalen Ramsey’s exit, and doubts about Tua Tagovailoa’s health. 

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was cited by police early Tuesday morning for driving 101 mph, according to police records.https://t.co/tSdJnfnMXA

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2025

In New Orleans, Derek Carr’s surprise retirement left a barren QB room and a rebuilding job on Kellen Moore’s plate. The Giants continue to implode under Brian Daboll, now juggling Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and rookie Jaxson Dart, all while swimming in cap problems. 

The Jets, fresh off dumping Aaron Rodgers, are once again rebuilding with new coach Aaron Glenn and a high-risk bet on Justin Fields.

How This Compares to 2024’s Bleak Outlook

Last year, Alex Ballentine's rankings weren’t much more optimistic. 

The Jets already made the cut thanks to their instability surrounding Aaron Rodgers and a flimsy offensive structure. The Giants were also dead last then, dragged down by Daniel Jones’ bloated contract and a mismanaged roster...problems that persist. 

I know it's been majorly doom and gloomy ever since Daniel Jones got his contract with the Colts, but I do think that there's a *chance* he could surprise and lead the team to a playoff spot

I'll explain... pic.twitter.com/yVUjOEFwcf

— 𝙇𝙪𝙠𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙥 📸 (@LukeVerkamp) June 13, 2025

The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Carolina Panthers rounded out 2024’s bottom five. Denver offered a Sean Payton-shaped glimmer of hope but lacked QB talent. Carolina was buried by poor ownership and Bryce Young’s lackluster rookie year. New England, despite massive cap space, had no star power or direction under new coach Jerod Mayo.

This year’s version sees some new names enter the basement, like the Dolphins and Browns, while the Giants and Jets stubbornly remain stuck in dysfunction.

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