NFL Power Rankings: Seahawks Top, Patriots Plummet

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Pete Prisco just dropped his latest NFL power rankings after the first wave of free agency.

The Seattle Seahawks hold on to the top spot, but the New England Patriots took a big

hit, falling six places out of the top five.

Rams climbed to number two.

Buffalo Bills jumped four spots to third.

Finn Verbranco sit at fourth, and Jacksonville Jaguars round out the top five.

Biggest climbers include the Kansas City Chiefs, up seven spots to 18th, despite Patrick Mahomes

nursing an injured knee.

Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both row seven places into the top 15.

On the flip side, Miami Dolphins plunged 11 spots to dead last as they trade away key

pieces to rebuild.

Free agency shook things up with huge moves, like Mike Evans heading to the San Francisco

49ers on a three-year deal worth 42.4 million dollars.

Kansas City grab running back Kenneth Walker, the third for a big contract, and Arizona

Cardinals released Kyler Murray who joined Minnesota.

Vikings at veteran minimum pay, quarterback shuffle rumors heat up too, with Kirk Cousins

linked to Las Vegas Raiders, thanks to ties with new coach Clint Kubiak.

Russell Wilson could back up Indianapolis Colts amid Daniel Jones injury concerns, and

Aaron Rogers seems primed to return to Pittsburgh's dealers.

Owners will vote soon on Brown's proposal to trade draft picks five years ahead, instead

of three.

Extra news includes NFL prepping replacement officials if referee talk stall, Eagles trading

for back-up Andy Dalton, Carson Wins rejoining Vikings, and Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson

retiring at age 29.

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