2025 NFL Teams’ Physical Fitness: Ranked!

If you work in the training room, weight room, or rehab bay, you already know: availability is performance. This NFL Teams’ ranking looks at fitness through your world: tissue capacity, load management, practice participation, and how cleanly athletes move from clinic → re-conditioning → full practice → games.

We measured: AGL (Adjusted Games Lost), games/points lost, time-to-return and recurrence, staff stability/integration (AT/PT ↔ S&C ↔ sport science), and week-to-week practice availability.

Scoring: 70% availability impact, 20% three-year stability, 10% program signals (continuity, sport-science adoption, clear RTP pathways).

What moved teams up: documented RTP scripts, objective monitoring that informs dosing, consistent language across departments, and boringly steady practice participation.

What dragged teams down: yo-yo availability, soft-tissue recurrences, murky handoffs between clinic and field—even with great staff on paper.

Throughout, I’m talking directly to your room. When I say “your rank is X because…,” it’s a read on how effectively you convert rehab into snaps.

1) Philadelphia Eagles — Your rank: #1

Two healthy years out of three (2024 AGL top-2, 2022 very clean) with one dip in 2023 = “healthy → dip → healthy again.” Credit your integrated model under Tom Hunkele with performance led by Fernando Noriega (with Ben Wagner) and a deep AT/PT bench (e.g., Jerome Reid, Joe O’Pella). That clinic-to-field handoff keeps load/velocity/recovery aligned—and availability high.

2) Chicago Bears — Your rank: #2

Back-to-back upper-tier AGL (2024 #3, 2023 #8) = clear improvement. Andre’ Tucker’s cross-functional cadence plus Brent Salazar’s high-performance spine and new S&C energy (Mark Philippi, Reshard Langford) show up as steadier practice participation and cleaner RTP ramps.

3) Baltimore Ravens — Your rank: #3

Best AGL in 2024 (historic low) after mid-pack 2022–23. Adrian Dixon’s sports-medicine leadership with S&C (Ron Shrift, Kevin Hartman) and expanded recovery/return-to-play space = synchronized speed/strength/recovery. That’s why your core stayed available.

4) Jacksonville Jaguars — Your rank: #4

Three-year availability that never cratered (top-10 AGL in 2023–24). Jeff Ferguson runs a PT-heavy AT room that meshes with new S&C lead Eric Ciano. The result: progressive loading + seasoned rehab = fewer soft-tissue recurrences.

5) Atlanta Falcons — Your rank: #5

AGL trending up (2024 #4). Jake Pfeil has institutionalized surveillance and RTP pathways; your in-house PT depth makes the clinic-to-field re-conditioning loop efficient. That shows up as two healthy seasons running.

6) Kansas City Chiefs — Your rank: #6

Two healthy years bracketing a decent one. Rick Burkholder and Ryan Reynolds marry acute care with long-horizon workload planning; with Julie Frymyer and a strong AT/PT crew, you keep veteran cores ready for deep seasons.

7) Minnesota Vikings — Your rank: #7

Two straight upper-half AGL years. Tyler Williams (player health & performance) and Uriah Myrie/Matt Duhamel align with Joe Distor Jr. and sport-science lead Dan Ridenour. Individualized speed/strength blocks → steadier RTP, fewer surprises.

8) Denver Broncos — Your rank: #8

2024 jumped (AGL #6; league-low games lost). Beau Lowery + Vince Garcia on medical with Dan Dalrymple/Shaun Snee on S&C and defined rehab roles (e.g., Matthew Kee) = faster clinic-to-field cycles.

9) Washington Commanders — Your rank: #9

Clean two-year run (AGL #5; low games lost). Al Bellamy anchors medical with Chad Englehart (S&C) and Brett Nenaber (performance). A clear org chart equals clear load-management decisions—and it shows.

10) Green Bay Packers — Your rank: #10

Big rebound (AGL #7 after #24). Bryan “Flea” Engel and Nate Weir with S&C Aaron Hill earned PFATS recognition; long-tenured processes + psychology/nutrition support → durable availability.

11) Buffalo Bills — Your rank: #11

Two upper-half seasons. Nate Breske and Michael Micca (PT) with new head S&C Will Greenberg and a culture reinforced by Denny Kellington = proactive care and crisp RTP handoffs.

12) Pittsburgh Steelers — Your rank: #12

2022 was healthy; 2023–24 mid-table. Gabe Amponsah and Phil Matusz (with Garrett Giemont) have the phase-based offseason and field build-ups right; as the refreshed structure settles, expect steadier availability.

13) Cincinnati Bengals — Your rank: #13

2023 elite, 2024 step back, 2022 fine—net: above average. Matt Summers and Nick Cosgray run individualized RTP inside a modernized training room—enough to keep you in the good tier.

14) Seattle Seahawks — Your rank: #14

Two mid-table AGL years without catastrophic spikes. David Stricklin and Sam Ramsden integrate with Ivan Lewis (plus Tim Ojeda). Incremental on-field conditioning during rehab = fewer setbacks.

15) Tennessee Titans — Your rank: #15

From a brutal 2022 defensive AGL to improving 2023–24 (now #12). Matt Gregg leads medical; Zac Woodfin’s performance setup elevates speed work and individualized strength tied to medical milestones. Trending right.

16) Dallas Cowboys — Your rank: #16

Two reasonably healthy years out of three. Jim Maurer with Britt Brown on rehab and Harold Nash Jr. on S&C (with Kendall/Cedric Smith) = continuity and known return-to-field templates.

17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Your rank: #17

AGL mid-pack (2024 #17) but impact heavier per SIS. Bobby Slater integrates AT, S&C (Anthony Piroli), performance science (Dave Hamilton) and nutrition (Jessica Pastuf). The holistic model stabilizes practice participation.

18) New York Giants — Your rank: #18

From #26 AGL to #13—meaningful progress. Ronnie Barnes (SVP) with Leigh Weiss on rehab and Aaron Wellman/Drew Wilson on performance = clinic-to-weight-room continuity paying off.

19) Los Angeles Chargers — Your rank: #19

AGL improvement (from #22 to #11). Salvador Lopez (Head AT) plus a scaled performance arm—Ben Herbert with Jonathan Brooks/Devin Woodhouse—lets you individualize load and RTP at depth.

20) Los Angeles Rams — Your rank: #20

From healthiest in 2023 to #23 AGL in 2024 = volatility. Reggie Scott’s single-umbrella model with Byron Cunningham, Jon Hernandez, and Justin Lovett remains strong; the structure is there to bounce back.

21) New York Jets — Your rank: #21

Directionally better (2024 > 2023) but still below average. David Zuffelato (Head AT) and Erik Korem (player performance) keep the medical ↔ re-conditioning ↔ S&C handoff tight; maintain that and your AGL follows.

22) Indianapolis Colts — Your rank: #22

Two lower-half AGL seasons keep you here—yet the roles are right. Erin Barill (sports medicine) and Kyle Davis with S&C Richard Howell plus applied sport-science (Doug McKenney, Mike Minnis) = the bones of improvement.

23) Miami Dolphins — Your rank: #23

Heavy 2024 injury burden after mid-pack 2023. Kyle Johnston and Jon Boone on rehab with Dave Puloka elevated to player performance and Brent Callaway in S&C: formalizing the clinic-to-field handoff is step one.

24) Houston Texans — Your rank: #24

From worst (2023) to average (2024 #21) = real progress, but the 3-year average drags. Roland Ramirez with Pete Ruby (return to football) and Geoff Kaplan (player health) plus mental skills (Candice Williams) = holistic readiness.

25) Detroit Lions — Your rank: #25

Bottom-4 AGL in 2024 (defense hit hard) after a mid-table 2023. Note: your draft’s staff names here appear to reference the Saints (e.g., Shone Gipson, Ben Stollberg, Ted Rath). Flagging so you can swap in the correct Lions personnel for accuracy.

26) New Orleans Saints — Your rank: #26

From very healthy in 2023 to bottom-tier AGL in 2024. Shone Gipson/Ben Stollberg on medical, Ted Rath on sports performance, with S&C depth (Charles Byrd, Riley Ireland, Luke Lancaster). Structure says rebound; data says “prove it.”

27) New England Patriots — Your rank: #27

Two rough AGL years (2023–24). Jim Whalen (VP/Head AT) and Deron Mayo (S&C) give you continuity; keep building sport-science-driven progressions to move off the lower tier.

28) Las Vegas Raiders — Your rank: #28

From #2 AGL (2023) to #31 (2024) = one of the biggest negative swings. Chris Cortez on medical; A.J. Neibel’s S&C unit (with Rick Slate, Deuce Gruden) must restore week-to-week availability.

29) Cleveland Browns — Your rank: #29

Two unhealthy seasons out of three (high games-lost). 2025 revamp: Pat Rock (Head AT), Dustin Nabhan (VP, Athlete Health & Performance), innovation lead Ryan Curtis, plus S&C/nutrition (Larry Jackson, Kelsey Fahy). Infrastructure is right; now the outcomes.

30) Arizona Cardinals — Your rank: #30

Back-to-back lower-tier AGL (2023–24). Drew Krueger/Derek Garris on medical with Evan Marcus (S&C) and Shea Thompson (football performance). You’ve got the pipeline—now reduce DL/soft-tissue clusters.

31) Carolina Panthers — Your rank: #31

Two very unhealthy years, then 2025 structural reset. Denny Kellington (VP, Player Health & Performance) and performance leadership (e.g., Josh Hingst) with dedicated RTP (Thomas Barbeau). Centralization is the right first move.

32) San Francisco 49ers — Your rank: #32

A historic 2024 AGL crushes a top-4 season in 2023. Dustin Little (Head of Sports Medicine) and Dustin Perry (VP, Player Health & Performance) with re-conditioning (Mike Sola) have elite processes; 2024 was the outlier you have to arrest.

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Top Voices on Durability & Preparation

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Physical dominance isn’t just measured in stats , it’s built long before kickoff. To understand what separates the healthiest teams in our rankings from the rest, we asked performance experts for their perspective on what truly drives availability and resilience.

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“Preseason is where you shift your focus from basic strength to functional movement pattern exercises, multiplanar and multidirectional. Strength and power lifts integrate with plyos and contrast training for advanced athletes.” - Ed Downs, CEO - Engineering Sports Performance LLC

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“The preseason isn’t just about getting reps in, it’s about building durability at every level. The best athletes are training the nervous system as much as the muscles. Sleep, mobility, force absorption, and stress management aren’t extras, they’re the edge.” - Dr. Jaime Mor , Sports Physical Therapist & Owner at Rehabletics

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 “As the season warms up, recovery can’t be ignored. Proper nutrition, hydration, sleep, and technologies like NormaTec, red light therapy, and cold plunges build resiliency and prevent injuries.” - Trent Nessler, MPT, DPT, Owner at The Athlete Lab

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“Preseason is the foundation. Prioritizing recovery methods like cold plunges, mobility drills, and balanced strength work keeps athletes durable and performing at their peak.” - Odessa K, CEO of @sweatofffitness & @o.k.training.

Closing Thoughts

We’re fired up for this season and hoping your PT/AT/S&C work shines—keeping more starters available, week after week. If your room tightens the handoffs and dosing, your rank (and record) will follow. Best of luck on the start of another season—wishing every roster good health. May the healthiest team win.

**Disclaimer

AGL, games/points lost, and practice availability are compiled from public/third-party sources and team communications; figures are estimates and injuries are inherently variable. No protected health information was accessed. Rankings are indicative, not predictive, and will evolve as new data emerges.