The first week of the new NFL year has been a whirlwind and many familiar names have moved to unknown places.
Fan favorites have become villains and newcomers become heroes almost instantly.
In some parts of the country, some fans have to wonder what their teams have planned.
With that said, here are three winners and three losers from the first few days of the new NFL year.
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The NFL logo on the field before a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Nashville. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Winner: New York Giants
Did the Giants lose two of their best players? Yes. Did they make the right decision in doing so? Furthermore, if.
Simply put, the Giants' new leadership regime will not pay a premium at a non-premium position, hence the departures of Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney. It's a potential nightmare for Giants fans to see Barkley twice a year for the next three years in Eagles green. But Devin Singletary is a good replacement after a resurgence last season.
The Giants also took steps to rebuild their offensive line that has needed help for nearly a decade.
The Giants still have a lot of question marks, but after a disappointing 2023, they are taking steps to get back to the playoffs.
Loser: New York Jets
Their quarterback, who is 40 years old and recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, could run for the job. At least they got Tyrod Taylor.
Joe Douglas has always been a master of the trades (see Jamal Adams), and he has also found gold in the draft (he has also performed poorly). But for a general manager who has always been able to command a room, until seemingly recently with Rodgers in town, the biggest excitement Jets fans have had is bringing in Morgan Moses in a pick swap.
The Jets are still a laughing stock and aren't doing much to change it. It'll all work out if Rodgers plays well, but at this point, are we even sure he's playing?
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks to reporters in Florham Park, New Jersey, on January 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
After an implosion late last year, Philadelphia is looking to completely reverse course.
The Birds added Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and CJ Gardner-Johnson, three of the best players available at their respective positions. Jason Kelce already regrets his retirement.
The Eagles probably couldn't have done anything in free agency and still be a playoff contender. But adding superstar potential on both sides, which are already loaded with talent, will make the Eagles a legitimate force.
Loser: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas won the division last year and many thought it was in fact the year they would do serious damage in the playoffs. As the second seed, they were defeated by the seventh-seeded Packers. So how are they responding? They are not.
The Cowboys typically stay put during free agency, so maybe it shouldn't surprise us. But you would think they would try to find a way to replace Tony Pollard. Derrick Henry says they didn't even approach him.
The Cowboys even had responses disabled on X because of how frustrated their fans are.
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It's hard not to like the current Cowboys roster and CeeDee Lamb's playmaking ability, but after a failed season, it seems like Dallas is doing nothing but getting him back.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley makes a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during a 2023 Christmas Day game. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins is the best quarterback the Falcons have had since Matt Ryan, and whoever comes in second is a distant second. One might wonder how a 36-year-old quarterback coming off a torn Achilles will fare with a defensive-minded head coach, but Cousins remains one of the most underrated of our generation.
Already with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson, Atlanta also brought in Rondale Moore and Darnell Mooney, who have shown flashes.
The weak NFC South has been in play for a couple of years, and the Falcons should find themselves in contention for the crown at the end of the season.
Loser: Minnesota Vikings
From Kirk Cousins to Sam Darnold. Phew.
Justin Jefferson is in line for a huge contract, but a serious demotion at quarterback isn't exactly the best way to get your receiver to sit still.
Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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There is a lot of speculation online that Jefferson could head to the Cincinnati Bengals and team up with his former LSU teammates in Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. That would be very good.
And if that happens, the Vikings, with TJ Hockenson missing a portion of the season and Darnold under center, wouldn't be… very good.
Winner: Chicago Bears
A late edit here! The Bears pulled off a stunner Thursday night when they acquired Keenan Allen in exchange for a fourth-round pick. When he's on the field, Allen is still a monster, as his 108 receptions were the most of his career, and he missed four games.
They brought back Jaylon Johnson and also signed D'Andre Swift to a deal after many turnovers in their running game.
And considering they'll probably still trade Justin Fields for a swag and select Caleb Williams at No. 1 (oh, they also have the No. 9 pick), we could soon say the Bears were the biggest winners this offseason.
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