NFL 2023 Team Previews: Key Roster Changes

The Kansas City Chiefs have been installed as the favourites to secure a second consecutive Super Bowl triumph this season. However, they could face fierce competition from elite teams such as the Eagles, 49ers, Bills and Bengals. Read on to learn more about the key roster changes for every NFL team during the offseason, along with the prices they have been assigned in our Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index.This popular NFL spread betting market awards 100 points to the Super Bowl winner, 70 points to the runner up, 50 points to teams that lose in the conference championships, 33 points to teams that lose in the divisional playoff round, 20 points to teams that fall in the wild card round and zero points to all others.

Arizona Cardinals

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 0-3

Key Additions: Head coach Jonathan Gannon, LB Kyzir White, LB Krys Barnes, WR Zach Pascal

Key Departures: Edge Zach Allen, CB Byron Murphy, LB Ben Niemann, Edge J.J. Watt (retirement), DT Trysten Hill, G Cody Ford

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Paris Johnson Jr.

Our oddsmakers rate the Cardinals as the worst team in the league, with a Super Bowl Outright Index of just 0-3, so new head coach Jonathan Gannon has a big job on his hands.

Atlanta Falcons

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 14.5-17.5

Key Additions: DL Calais Campbell, S Jessie Bates III, WR Mack Hollins, QB Taylor Heinicke, LB Kaden Elliss, DT David Onyemata, Edge Bud Dupree, TE Jonnu Smith, WR Scotty Miller

Key Departures: CB Isaiah Oliver, QB Marcus Mariota

Round 1 Draft Pick: RB Bijan Robinson

The Falcons are coming off a 7-10 season, and they could improve this time around after hiring former New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen.

Baltimore Ravens

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 21-24

Key Additions: WR Odell Beckham Jr., WR Nelson Agholor

Key Departures: G Ben Powers, TE Josh Oliver, DL Calais Campbell, S Chuck Clark

Round 1 Draft Pick: WR Zay Flowers

Pairing Odell Beckham Jr. with Lamar Jackson is an exciting prospect for the Ravens this year.

Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 29-32

Key Additions: RB Damien Harris, G Connor McGovern, WR Deonte Harty, S Taylor Rapp

Key Departures: LB Tremaine Edmunds, WR Isaiah McKenzie, G Rodger Saffold, RB Devin Singletary

Round 1 Draft Pick: TE Dalton Kincaid

The Bills were the Super Bowl favourites last season, but they fell short. Yet they managed to restructure the contracts of their star trio – linebacker Von Miller, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and quarterback Josh Allen – allowing them to add depth in the offseason, so they should be strong once again.

Carolina Panthers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 10-13

Key Additions: Head coach Frank Reich, RB Miles Sanders, WR DJ Chark, S Vonn Bell, TE Hayden Hurst, WR Adam Thielen, QB Andy Dalton

Key Departures: RB D’Onta Foreman, WR D.J. Moore, LB Cory Littleton

Round 1 Draft Pick: QB Bryce Young

It will be intriguing to see how rookie QB Bryce Young fares for a Panthers team that is firmly in transition.

Chicago Bears

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 11-14

Key Additions: WR D.J. Moore, LB T.J. Edwards, TE Robert Tonyan, LB Tremaine Edmunds, DT Andrew Billings, G Nate Davis, Edge DeMarcus Walker

Key Departures: RB David Montgomery, OT Riley Reiff

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Darnell Wright

General manager Ryan Poles has garnered praise for overseeing an impeccable offseason, so the Bears are expected to improve this year.

Cincinnati Bengals

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 26.5-29.5

Key Additions: OT Orlando Brown Jr., S Nick Scott, CB Sidney Jones IV, TE Irv Smith Jr.

Key Departures: S Jessie Bates III, S Vonn Bell, TE Hayden Hurst, CB Eli Apple, RB Samaje Perine

Round 1 Draft Pick: Edge Myles Murray

The Bengals are now firmly established as one of the top teams in the AFC, and they are among the favourites once again in the NFL spread betting markets.

Cleveland Browns

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 12-15

Key Additions: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, Edge Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, S Juan Thornhill, WR Elijah Moore, WR Marquise Goodwin, TE Jordan Akins, DT Trysten Hill, QB Joshua Dobbs

Key Departures: RB Kareem Hunt, S John Johnson III, Edge Jadeveon Clowney, QB Jacoby Brissett

Round 1 Draft Pick: N/A

Deshaun Watson is gearing up for his first full season at QB, the defence has improved and the coaching changes look solid, so the Browns could be dark horses in the AFC North.

Dallas Cowboys

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 24-27

Key Additions: WR Brandin Cooks, CB Stephon Gilmore

Key Departures: TE Dalton Schultz, RB Ezekiel Elliott, G Connor McGovern, WR Noah Brown

Round 1 Draft Pick: DL Mazi Smith

The departures of Ezekiel Elliott and Dalton Schultz could impact the Cowboys’ offensive strength this year.

Denver Broncos

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 7.5-10.5

Key Additions: Head coach Sean Payton, G Ben Powers, OT Mike McGlinchey, DL Zach Allen, RB Samaje Perine

Key Departures: DT Dre'Mont Jones, G Graham Glasgow, CB Ronald Darby

Round 1 Draft Pick: N/A

The Broncos flopped last season after signing Russell Wilson, so it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back under new head coach Sean Payton.

Detroit Lions

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 21-24

Key Additions: S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, CB Cameron Sutton, G Graham Glasgow, RB David Montgomery, WR Marvin Jones Jr.

Key Departures: RB Jamaal Williams, WR DJ Chark, CB Mike Hughes, CB Jeff Okudah

Round 1 Draft Pick: RB Jahmyr Gibbs

The Lions are on an upward curve, and they have brought in safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and cornerback Cameron Sutton to improve their pass defence, which was the weak link last year.

Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 9-12

Key Additions: LS Matt Orzech, S Tarvarius Moore

Key Departures: WR Allen Lazard, TE Robert Tonyan, LB Krys Barnes, DT Jarran Reed, S Adrian Amos

Round 1 Draft Pick: Edge Lukas Van Ness

The Packers are beginning a new era without Aaron Rodgers, and they are expected to struggle.

Houston Texans

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 3-6

Key Additions: Head coach DeMeco Ryans, DT Sheldon Rankins, S Jimmie Ward, WR Robert Woods, TE Dalton Schultz, RB Devin Singletary, LB Denzel Perryman, WR Noah Brown, Edge Chase Winovich, DT Hassan Ridgeway, G Shaq Mason, QB Case Keenum

Key Departures: Edge Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, WR Brandin Cooks, TE Jordan Akins, WR Phillip Dorsett

Round 1 Draft Pick: QB C.J. Stroud, Edge Will Anderson Jr.

The Texans strengthened significantly in the NFL Draft, but they are still rated as one of the league’s worst teams by our oddsmakers.

Indianapolis Colts

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 5.5-8.5

Key Additions: Head coach Shane Steichen, QB Gardner Minshew, Edge Samson Ebukam, DT Taven Bryan, WR Isaiah McKenzie, K Matt Gay

Key Departures: CB Stephon Gilmore, QB Matt Ryan, LB Bobby Okereke, WR Parris Campbell, CB Brandon Facyson

Round 1 Draft Pick: QB Anthony Richardson

Former Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen will be tasked with working his magic on rookie QB Anthony Richardson after landing the head coach role.

Jacksonville Jaguar

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 25-28

Key Additions: RB D'Ernest Johnson, WR Calvin Ridley, OT Josh Wells

Key Departures: Edge Arden Key, OT Jawaan Taylor, WR Marvin Jones Jr.

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Anton Harrison

The Jags are another young, steadily improving team with great potential.

Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 37.5-40.5

Key Additions: OT Jawaan Taylor, WR Richie James, Edge Charles Omenihu, S Mike Edwards, LB Drue Tranquill, QB Blaine Gabbert

Key Departures: OT Orlando Brown Jr., S Juan Thornhill, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, DT Khalen Saunders, OL Andrew Wylie, edge Frank Clark, QB Chad Henne (retirement)

Round 1 Draft Pick: Edge Felix Anudike-Uzomah

The Chiefs managed to keep the bulk of their Super Bowl-winning roster together, so they are the favourites once again in the NFL betting markets.

Las Vegas Raiders

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 4.5-7.5

Key Additions: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, WR Jakobi Meyers, S Marcus Epps, CB Brandon Facyson, WR Phillip Dorsett, LB Robert Spillane, TE O.J. Howard, TE Austin Hooper, CB Duke Shelley, CB David Long

Key Departures: QB Derek Carr, TE Darren Waller, TE Foster Moreau, WR Mack Hollins, LB Denzel Perryman

Round 1 Draft Pick: Edge Tyree Wilson

The Raiders lost Derek Carr in the offseason, but Jimmy Garoppolo could prove to be a decent replacement

Los Angeles Chargers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 18-21

Key Additions: LB Eric Kendricks

Key Departures: LB Drue Tranquil, LB Kyle Van Noy, S Nasir Adderley (retirement)

Round 1 Draft Pick: WR Quentin Johnston

It has been a quiet offseason for the Chargers, but continuity could help them this year.

Los Angeles Rams

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 5-8

Key Additions: TE Hunter Long

Key Departures: CB Jalen Ramsey, Edge Leonard Floyd, LB Bobby Wagner, WR Allen Robinson II, S Taylor Rapp, K Matt Gay, S Nick Scott, P Riley Dixon, LS Matt Orzech, CB David Long

Round 1 Draft Pick: N/A

Salary cap restrictions have forced the Rams to dismantle a roster that won the Super Bowl in February 2022, and they now have an Outright Index of just 5-8.

Miami Dolphins

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 14.5-17.5

Key Additions: CB Jalen Ramsey, WR Chosen Anderson, LB David Long Jr., WR Braxton Berrios, P Jake Bailey

Key Departures: TE Mike Gesicki, TE Hunter Long, LB Elandon Roberts, P Thomas Morestead

Round 1 Draft Pick: N/A

The addition of Jalen Ramsey could bolster the Dolphins’ defence this year, and the offence should remain explosive.

Minnesota Vikings

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 12-15

Key Additions: Edge Marcus Davenport, CB Byron Murphy, TE Josh Oliver

Key Departures: WR Adam Thielen, TE Irv Smith Jr., DT Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, CB Duke Shelley, LB Eric Kendricks

Round 1 Draft Pick: WR Jordan Addison

Veterans have left the Vikings, leaving them in rebuilding mode.

New England Patriots

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 5.5-8.5

Key Additions: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Mike Gesicki, RB James Robinson, OT Riley Reiff, OT Calvin Anderson, QB Trace McSorley, RB Ezekiel Elliott

Key Departures: WR Jakobi Meyers, S Devin McCourty (retirement), P Jake Bailey, TE Jonnu Smith, RB Damien Harris

Round 1 Draft Pick: CB Christian Gonzalez

Bill O’Brien is back as offensive coordinator, but he will need to be at his brilliant best to turn an offence led by Mac Jones into a consistent threat.

New Orleans Saints

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 18-21

Key Additions: QB Derek Carr, DT Khalen Saunders, DT Nathan Shepherd, RB Jamaal Williams

Key Departures: QB Andy Dalton, Edge Marcus Davenport, DT David Onyemata, S Justin Evans, LB Kaden Elliss, WR Marquez Callaway, WR Deonte Harty

Round 1 Draft Pick: DL Bryan Bresee

Derek Carr’s signing puts the Saints back into playoff contention, and they may be able to improve on last season’s 7-10 record.

New York Giants

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 12-15

Key Additions: TE Darren Waller, WR Parris Campbell, WR Jamison Crowder, CB Amari Oruwariye, LB Bobby Okereke, DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches

Key Departures: OL C Jon Feliciano, OL Nick Gates, S Julian Love

Round 1 Draft Pick: CB Deonte Banks

The Giants were the surprise package last term, but can they repeat the feat this time around?

New York Jets

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 19-22

Key Additions: QB Aaron Rodgers WR Allen Lazard, S Chuck Clark, WR Mecole Hardman, P Thomas Morstead

Key Departures: QB Mike White, WR Elijah Moore, G Nate Herbig, WR Braxton Berrios

Round 1 Draft Pick: Edge Will McDonald IV

The Jets have instantly been transformed into Super Bowl contenders via the signing of Aaron Rodgers.

Philadelphia Eagles

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 36-39

Key Additions: RB Rashaad Penny, CB Greedy Williams, S Terrell Edmunds, S Justin Evans, LB Nicholas Morrow, QB Marcus Mariota

Key Departures: DT Javon Hargrave, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB T.J. Edwards, LB Kyzir White, G Isaac Seumalo, QB Gardner Minshew, S Marcus Epps, RB Miles Sanders

Round 1 Draft Pick: DL Jalen Carter

The Eagles suffered a narrow defeat in the Super Bowl in February, but they have strengthened in the offseason, and they are the team to beat in the NFC.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 9-12

Key Additions: CB Patrick Peterson, G Isaac Seumalolo, LB Elandon Roberts, LB Cole Holcomb, G Nate Herbig, WR Allen Robinson II

Key Departures: LB Robert Spillane, CB Cameron Sutton, S Terrell Edmunds, LB Devin Bush

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Broderick Jones

The Steelers surprised many by going 9-8 in 2022 with rookie Kenny Pickett under centre, so they could improve this time around.

San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 37-40

Key Additions: DT Javon Hargrave, QB Sam Darnold, CB Isaiah Oliver, C Jon Feliciano, K Zane Gonzalez, Edge Clelin Ferrell

Key Departures: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RT Mike McGlinchey, Edge Samson Ebukam, S Jimmie Ward, Edge Charles Omenihu, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, DT Hassan Ridgeway

Round 1 Draft Pick: N/A

Our oddsmakers rate the 49ers ahead of the Eagles as the second favourites for Super Bowl glory this season. You can sell at 37 or buy at 40 when placing NFL bets on the Niners, who will have Brock Purdy back in business.

Seattle Seahawks

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 18.5-21.5

Key Additions: LB Bobby Wagner, LB Devin Bush, S Julian Love, DT Dre'Mont Jones, DT Jarran Reed

Key Departures: RB Rashaad Penny, WR Marquise Goodwin, LB Cody Barton

Round 1 Draft Pick: CB Devon Witherspoon

Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith signed a three-year deal in the offseason, and the defence has been overhauled.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 5-8

Key Additions: QB Baker Mayfield, DT Greg Gaines, RB Chase Edmonds, K Chase McLaughlin

Key Departures: QB Tom Brady (retirement), RB Leonard Fournette, LT Donovan Smith, DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT Akiem Hicks, TE Cameron Brate, TE O.J. Howard, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, WR Scotty Miller, K Ryan Succop, QB Blaine Gabbert

Round 1 Draft Pick: DL Calijah Kancey

The Bucs are going backwards after a huge exodus of talent, so they are major underdogs in the NFL betting outrights.

Tennessee Titans

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 9-12

Key Additions: Edge Arden Key, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, OL Daniel Brunskill, OT Andre Dillard

Key Departures: LT Taylor Lewan, WR Robert Woods, G Nate Davis, K Randy Bullock, LB David Long Jr., DT DeMarcus Walker, Edge Bud Dupree

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Peter Skoronski

The Titans won back-to-back AFC South titles before slumping to a 7-10 record last season, and they have not done much to strengthen in the offseason.

Tennessee Titans

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 9-12

Key Additions: Edge Arden Key, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, OL Daniel Brunskill, OT Andre Dillard

Key Departures: LT Taylor Lewan, WR Robert Woods, G Nate Davis, K Randy Bullock, LB David Long Jr., DT DeMarcus Walker, Edge Bud Dupree

Round 1 Draft Pick: OT Peter Skoronski

The Titans won back-to-back AFC South titles before slumping to a 7-10 record last season, and they have not done much to strengthen in the offseason.

Washington Commanders

Super Bowl LVIII Outright Index: 6.5-9.5

Key Additions: QB Jacoby Brissett, OL Nick Gates, OT Andrew Wylie, LB Cody Barton

Key Departures: QB Tayor Heinicke, LB Cole Holcomb, CB Bobby McCain

Round 1 Draft Pick: CB Emmanuel Forbes

Sam Howell, a fifth-round pick in 2022, is expected to be Washington’s starting QB this season, and it will be fascinating to see how he develops under the tutelage of former Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.