The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions sustained their place as the class of the NFC during during 2025 offseason. The Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders occupied the next tier, where the Green Bay Packers joined them entering the 2025 NFL season.
But "The Pack" elevated themselves into that premier tier – if not all the way to the top – following Thursday’s blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys for edge rusher and linebacker Micah Parsons, one of the game’s best defensive players.