NFL Executives, Coaches, and Scouts Weigh In on the Pivotal Decisions That Will Shape the 2025 Offseason

Several expensive dominoes could be about to fall across the league

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The whirlwind that is the NFL offseason is already in full swing.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles committed highway robbery against the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs to acquire guards Jonah Jackson and Pro Bowler Joe Thuney to immediately and significantly upgrade Chicago’s most pressing need.

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys ensured brute force trauma multiplier Osa Odighizuwa won’t be going anywhere for a while after signing the defensive tackle to a four-year deal worth upwards of $80 million.

And, there are still several fascinating dominoes to fall, as March 14 and the new league year beginning approaches.

Here’s a look at the four storylines and biggest questions whose answers will define this offseason, with insight from conversations with executives, coaches, and scouts across the NFL on what to expect in the weeks, and months ahead.

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