The NFLPA Report Cards rank all 32 NFL franchises based on anonymous player surveys. Miami Dolphins claimed first place for the third straight year while the Pittsburgh Steelers finished last for the first time. Facility quality is now a real factor in free agency decisions.
Steelers at the Bottom, Dolphins at the Top
Five bathroom stalls for an entire NFL roster. That detail from Pittsburgh’s locker room captures why the Steelers earned last place in the latest NFLPA Report Cards. The locker room received an F grade, and the Steelers also ranked last for home field quality. Owner Art Rooney ranked last among all owners for willingness to invest in facilities. For a franchise with six Super Bowl titles, the gap between legacy and daily working conditions is stark.
Miami sits at the opposite end. The Dolphins have topped the rankings three years running, earning high marks across training resources, medical staff, nutrition, and recovery programs. Players consistently describe the organization as the best in the NFL, an endorsement no marketing budget can buy.
Facilities Now Shape Free Agency
1,759 players graded their own teams anonymously, making this survey one of the most credible workplace assessments in professional sports. Player agents now cite facility grades during contract talks. Low-ranked teams must offer larger contracts to compensate, straining cap flexibility. High-ranked teams like Miami attract players before dollar figures even enter the conversation.
