The AFC North is transformed after the departure of Myles Garrett
Lamar Jackson celebrates, the Bengals strengthen their defense and the division faces big changes heading into 2026.
The AFC North is undergoing a seismic shift this year, with Lamar Jackson celebrating the departure of Myles Garrett and the departure of iconic coaches redefining the division's power. Myles Garrett is no longer a Cleveland Brown after his trade to the Rams, leaving a massive defensive void in Ohio. Simultaneously, the old guard on the sidelines has disappeared; Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh are no longer in charge in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, respectively, leaving their franchises in an unusual state of transition for the league.
