2025 Roster Retention Rates

At the start of every season I like to look back and see how much rosters are the same versus the prior year, so here is a quick look at what teams are coming back with similar rosters to last season and which ones are changing things up.

TeamPct. Returning
Rams75.9%
Packers74.6%
Bengals71.9%
Cardinals71.9%
Broncos71.7%
Buccaneers68.4%
Bills67.8%
Falcons67.2%
Chiefs65.6%
Giants64.5%
Commanders64.3%
Seahawks63.8%
Lions63.6%
Ravens62.7%
Colts62.3%
Bears62.1%
Texans61.9%
Eagles60.3%
Panthers58.6%
Cowboys57.1%
Steelers56.5%
Chargers55.7%
Browns55.6%
Saints54.8%
49ers53.8%
Jets53.4%
Raiders50.9%
Jaguars50.9%
Vikings50.8%
Dolphins50.8%
Titans49.1%
Patriots48.4%

The NFL average was just a tick over 60% this year which really illustrates how much things change every year. The Rams led the NFL with nearly 76% of their roster being return players from their roster one year ago. The Packers were next at just under 75% with the Cardinals, Bengals, and Broncos the other squads with over 70%.

The Patriots had the most turnover with just 48% of their roster coming back this year. The Titans were the other team under 50%. The Vikings at about 51% were the lowest for a playoff team last year. The Steelers and Chargers were the only other playoff teams to come back with under 60%. Six of the top 10 teams in return rate were playoff teams just a year ago.