The Steelers received notably low marks for field conditions at Acrisure Stadium, with grass turf highlighted as poor after a mid-season game.

The results highlight a divide between teams prioritizing player welfare and those clinging to outdated practices, with potential implications for performance, retention, and recruitment.

Detailed franchise-by-franchise breakdowns show nuances, such as the Cowboys’ high dining and support scores but disappointing training room grades, and the Seahawks’ strong staff scores contrasted with a weak home-field rating.

Dolphins’ new head coach Jeff Hafley inherits the task of rebuilding, with leadership and organizational alignment highlighted as key challenge areas from the survey.

The NFL Players Association’s 2026 team report cards rate all 32 franchises on facilities, leadership, family treatment, and related categories, with results leaked to the media after a grievance blocked public release.

The 2026 survey drew responses from 1,759 players on active rosters, collected between early November and mid-December of the prior year.

Across teams, themes include ownership support, facility quality, training and medical staff adequacy, and travel and dining services as major drivers of player satisfaction.

A grievance over CBA violations led the NFL to win and block official public disclosure, though the NFLPA plans to continue collecting surveys and using them internally for player guidance.

Bottom-line takeaways emphasize urgent facility upgrades for the Steelers and urge the Dolphins to leverage strengths to sustain player satisfaction and success.

The Commanders ranked highly overall, including an A-plus for owner Josh Harris, an A for GM Adam Peters, and an A-plus for head coach Dan Quinn, while some weaker scores appeared in locker room and travel facilities.

The contrast among franchises is framed as indicative of broader NFL trends, emphasizing owner behavior and the importance of player welfare initiatives for credibility.

The Browns Roundtable site is ancillary to core reporting and serves as fan engagement rather than the main ranking results.