Seahawks among NFL's elite in 2016 offseason power rankings

32. Cleveland Browns

2015 record: 3-13



Cleveland is restarting once again in what seems like a yearly tradition. The good news is they hired a legitimate NFL coach in Hue Jackson. The bad news is they're counting on Robert Griffin III (above) to be their starting quarterback. A 14-man draft class should help build depth ... right? less 32. Cleveland Browns

2015 record: 3-13



Cleveland is restarting once again in what seems like a yearly tradition. The good news is they hired a legitimate NFL coach in Hue Jackson. The bad news is they're counting ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 47 Caption Close Seahawks among NFL's elite in 2016 offseason power rankings 1 / 47 Back to Gallery

More than two months removed from free agency and nearly two weeks on from the 2016 draft, the NFL landscape is starting to take shape as teams take to the practice field for their offseason training programs.

The retirement of soon-to-be Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and the subsequent free-agent defection of Brock Osweiler left the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos with a question mark at the most important position on the field.

The unexpected release of All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman left the NFC-champion Carolina Panthers without perhaps their best defensive player.

Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders seem like the squads destined to vie for the title of most improved team in the league after seeing huge influxes of talent through free agency and the draft.

The teams expected to contend for a Super Bowl title next season are a familiar bunch, and they include the Seattle Seahawks. But the Seahawks might not even be the best team in their own division for a second straight season.

Check out the gallery above for our 2016 offseason NFL power rankings.

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