The NFC East is not the strongest division in professional football, this we all know. Gone are the halcyon days of the mid-1980s-to-1990s when all four franchises were among the toughest beats in the NFL, but today’s NFC East is improving.
In 2020, the Washington Commanders won the division with a losing record. Last year, two teams made the postseason, with the Cowboys capturing the division with the Eagles winning a wild card. While not meteoric, it is progress.
The Cowboys still appear to be the favorites to win the East, but are no lock. They’ve subtracted more than they’ve added this off-season, while the Eagles appear to have gotten stronger and the Commanders continue to add talent, too.