Ranking The Hot List's Five Most Improved Offensive Lines for 2026

Ranking The Hot List's Five Most Improved Offensive Lines for 2026 spotlights how several NFL teams are rebuilding their protection and run blocks heading into the 2026 season. Ian Cummings, host of PFSN’s Hot List, ranks the New England Patriots’ offensive line as the most improved after watching Seattle’s pass rush overwhelm the Patriots in Super Bowl 60. In the regular season the unit held up, but playoff exposure—especially on the left side—followed rookie struggles from Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. New England addressed the issue with the 28th pick on Utah tackle Caleb Lomu, signing former Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, and moving Wilson back to center at Georgia. Houston is second after trading up to No. 26 for Keylan Rutledge, then adding Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith; Detroit is third; Cleveland fourth after a 51-sack 2025. Las Vegas closes the list after a 64-sack league-high collapse in a 3–14 season.