The Miami Dolphins are at the top of the NFL when it comes to player satisfaction.
The NFL Players Association released its Third Annual NFLPA Players’ Survey & Club Report Cards on Wednesday. Nearly 1,700 players answered questions about their daily experiences with their teams to come up with the rankings.
The survey is designed to improve overall working conditions for the players but also to give them the information they need when considering factors to help them make career decisions.
Teams were given letter grades in 11 categories that concerned ownership, coaching, strength and conditioning programs, as well as things such as travel, locker room facilities, nutrition and treatment of player families.
Just as in 2024, the Dolphins ranked first overall out of the 32 teams, with No. 1 votes in seven of the categories. Owner Stephen Ross was the highest-graded owner. He received an A-plus rating, as did head coach Mike McDaniel.
Coming in at No. 2 were the Minnesota Vikings, who ranked first in treatment of families and locker room. Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the owners, the Wilf family, ranked third overall.
In last place were the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals were dinged, especially, for their facilities, but players also said the team needs an upgraded food program. Coach Jonathan Gannon received an A grade from players — the only A on the Arizona report card — while ownership ranked No. 30 overall with a D-minus grade.
Coming in No. 31 were the New England Patriots. After the 2024 survey, owner Robert Kraft made improvements, such as investing $50 million in a new facility next to the stadium, currently under construction, and improving services for family members.
Still, Kraft –whose teams have won six Super Bowl games — ranked only No. 30 among team owners with a D.
And the Kansas City Chiefs, despite their success on the field –three Super Bowl wins in five appearances over the past six seasons — ranked 26th overall. They made improvements since the last survey, especially in the family and food categories, but ranked in the bottom five in locker room, training room, training staff and weight room. Team ownership scored 26th with a C-minus grade.
Other highlights:
–Players generally are happy with their head coaches. Six of them received A-plus scores, nine received an A, and five earned A-minus ratings. The six at the top: Dan Quinn (Washington Commanders), Raheem Morris (Atlanta Falcons), Andy Reid (Kansas City Chiefs), Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions), O’Connell and McDaniel.
–Woody Johnson of the New York Jets was the lowest-ranked owner, judged with an F.
–The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and Patriots received F grades for team travel, with the Buffalo Bills getting an F-minus.
–The Cincinnati Bengals were last in two categories: treatment of families (F-minus) and food/dining (F).
–Field Level Media
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