AFC South Report Card: One Team Aced the Offseason and Should Take a Big Step

Key Points:

• The AFC South remains unpredictable in 2026, with Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans all making significant roster changes and aiming to improve upon recent performances.
• The Houston Texans, graded B, bolstered their offensive line and retained a top-ranked defense led by stars Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., but need to improve their receiving corps to advance beyond the divisional round.
• The Indianapolis Colts, graded C, secured wide receiver Alec Pierce with a major contract but lost key players including Michael Pittman Jr. and Braden Smith, relying on Day 2 draft picks and potential free-agent signings to fill gaps.
• The Jacksonville Jaguars, graded B, maintained core players including coach Liam Coen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence, while addressing running back and linebacker departures, with a focus on signing key offensive players to contract extensions.
• The Tennessee Titans, graded A, were the most active offseason team, significantly upgrading their defense with high-profile free-agent signings and draft picks, while aiming to improve their struggling offense around second-year quarterback Cam Ward under new coordinator Brian Daboll.