Predicting last-place finishers for each NFL division in 2026: Browns, Raiders, Commanders among possible duds - CBS Sports

CBS Sports lays out a division-by-division projection for which teams might finish last in 2026, aiming to pinpoint the bottom-place finishers across all eight NFL divisions. The article notes the season begins after roster cuts to 53 players, with the league’s coaching staffs still selling playoff hope. It frames the exercise as a less optimistic preview. It also situates the opener: Sept. 9, Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks host AFC champion New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch. For the AFC East, it predicts the Miami Dolphins, pointing to an NFL-record dead salary cap hit of $181.6 million in 2026 tied to major roster moves. In the AFC North, it projects the Cleveland Browns to finish last, citing Deshaun Watson’s recent availability.