The NFLPA just released its annual team report card, which confirms what many players already know- some NFL teams take care of their players, and others make life way harder than it should be. The Miami Dolphins continue to set the standard for workplace conditions, while the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Jets sit at the bottom.
This year, 1,695 players- 77% of active and practice squad rosters- graded their teams on facilities, travel, ownership investment, and overall treatment of players. For the first time, the survey includes ownership grades, exposing who genuinely cares and who’s just cashing checks.
Miami Dolphins And Minnesota Vikings Lead The Teams
For the second year in a row, the Miami Dolphins ranked No. 1 in overall workplace conditions. The Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers rounded out the top five.
Back-to-back. Dolphins once again ranked No.1 in player-voted @NFLPA team report card based on working conditions.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 26, 2025
1. Miami
2. Minnesota
3. Atlanta (huge riser)
4. Vegas
5. LA Chargers
Dolphins’ Stephen Ross ranked top owner in all 3 major categories. pic.twitter.com/O9bZe9mMT0
The biggest riser? The Atlanta Falcons. They jumped from 25th to 3rd, thanks to significant facility upgrades and a revamped strength staff. New head coach Raheem Morris also scored as the second-most liked coach in the league, just behind Dan Quinn. Other teams making strides included the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers, all of whom cracked the top eight.
Arizona Cardinals Finish Dead Last, Again
The Arizona Cardinals landed at No. 32, marking another year of player dissatisfaction. The biggest complaint? The locker room. Only 24% of players said the space was adequate- the worst approval rating in the NFL. The weight room didn’t fare much better, earning an F grade and ranking 31st overall.
The Cardinals finished dead last in the latest NFLPA team report card grades.
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) February 26, 2025
Head coach Jonathan Gannon was the lone A. For all the bad grades — keep in mind many players said last year’s team was one of the closest they’ve been on and there’s a good culture in the building.… pic.twitter.com/g0ac8scMyP
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Players also pointed to poor meal programs and a lack of sideline passes for families, simple fixes that ownership continues to ignore. Michael Bidwill’s reputation for cutting costs shows once again as the Cardinals remain stuck at the bottom.
New England Patriots Rank 31st, Still Flying In The Past
The Patriots finished just above the Cardinals at 31st overall. Their biggest issue? Travel. Only 39% of players said they had enough space on flights, and their plane is so outdated that it still has ashtrays in the seats- despite smoking being banned on planes for decades. The team also lacks WiFi, a frustrating issue in 2025.
The #Patriots ranked as the 31st team on the NFL Players Association’s Report Card, a drop from last year’s ranking of 29th.
— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) February 26, 2025
New England addressed issues with treatment of players’ families, but players are unhappy with travel.
The team plane has no WiFi and still has ashtrays. pic.twitter.com/kGjcYz6rj1
Owner Robert Kraft has started upgrading facilities, including improvements to the weight room and locker room, but travel remains a glaring problem. Competing with teams like the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is tough when players feel like they’re stuck in the 90s.
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New York Jets Drop To 29th, Worst Ownership Rating In NFL
The New York Jets fell eight spots from last year, landing at 29th. According to players, this was an intentional move by owner Woody Johnson, who they claim actively made conditions worse.
The biggest red flag? Cost-cutting. The NFL team slashed its food budget and fired highly rated dietitian Nicolette Mense. Last year, she was the highest-rated staff member in the survey. The Kansas City Chiefs immediately hired her, and their nutrition grade jumped from an F to an A-minus. Meanwhile, the Jets’ player conditions declined, and Johnson received the lowest owner grade in the league. Players cited “top-down problems” and a lack of commitment to a positive culture.
The NFL Teams That Improved The Most
Some NFL teams proved that change is possible. The Washington Commanders jumped from 32nd to 11th, the Atlanta Falcons from 25th to 3rd, and the Los Angeles Chargers from 30th to 5th. These improvements show that when teams listen to their players and invest in facilities, conditions improve fast.
The team report card issued by the NFLPA is just fascinating.
— Pugs Moran (GEN-Xpert) (@pugsandco) February 26, 2025
Glad my Bears are well thought of by other players ranking 14th best out of 32. Top half. I'll take it.
But the Bengals received an F- for the their treatment of families.
what?https://t.co/f5Y1QB7Vgc
Bottom Line: Some Teams Care, Others Don’t
The NFL loves to talk about culture and accountability, but this survey exposes the reality. The Dolphins and Vikings continue to invest in their players, while teams like the Cardinals, Patriots, and Jets still fail to meet basic workplace standards.
The biggest issues remain the same- outdated locker rooms, subpar training facilities, poor travel arrangements, and ownership unwilling to spend. If the Falcons and Commanders can turn things around in a year, what’s stopping the Patriots and Jets?
At the end of the day, it’s clear which teams prioritize their players—and which ones are just coasting.
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