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Deadspin | Report: Dolphins first, Steelers last in NFLPA report cards

Deadspin | Report: Dolphins first, Steelers last in NFLPA report cards

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Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Miami Dolphins finished first in the NFL Players Association’s annual player report cards for the third year in a row, according to an ESPN report on Thursday.

The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders rounded out the top three, while the Pittsburgh Steelers finished in last place for the first time in the fourth time the survey has been conducted.

“Players consistently describe the organization as ‘the best in the NFL,” the survey said of the Dolphins, according to ESPN.

Per ESPN, 1,759 players responded to this year’s survey, which grades teams on a scale of A+ to F on things ranging from head coach and team ownership to locker room, treatment of families and home field, a new category this year. The survey was sent to everyone on an active roster at the time the survey was conducted from Nov. 2 to Dec. 11.

After survey results were made public each of the first three years, the NFL won a grievance against the players association, claiming it violated the league’s collective bargaining agreement.

While an arbitrator agreed with the league, the NFLPA made it clear it intends to continue collecting surveys going forward even if they can’t be publicly shared.

The Steelers reportedly finished last in willingness to invest in facilities, locker room and home field, the latter so “by a wide margin.”

“Players cite inadequate maintenance and excessive wear from hosting local college and high school games,” the survey said, per ESPN. “Players across the league note the poor condition of the field and emphasize the need for investment to bring it up to standard.”

The Arizona Cardinals, who finished in last place a season ago, moved up one spot to 31st. The Cleveland Browns remained at No. 30, where they ranked last year.

–Field Level Media

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Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30.

“It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,” Judd said in a statement. “Getting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, from the coaches to my teammates, and of course, the fans, has allowed me to grow as a player during my time here. Now, I’m eager to make more memories with the Quakes for years to come.”

Judd has a career-high 11 goals and two assists through 15 games (14 starts) with the Quakes this season. His 11 goals lead all American players and are tied for fourth in MLS. He is also near the top of the league in many offensive categories, including goals scored in the run of play (11, tied for first), expected goals (10.23, third), headed goals (two, tied for third) and shots on goal (27, third).


The 27-year-old scored in a club-record-tying four consecutive road games to close out the first half.

“We are pleased to re-sign Preston Judd,” Earthquakes head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena said in a statement. “He has made very good progress over the past year and a half and has had an impressive goal-scoring record. We look forward to his continued progress and contributions to the San Jose Earthquakes. He is most deserving of a new contract.”

Judd has earned three MLS Team of the Matchday honors this season, most recently on Matchday 15, when he scored twice during San Jose’s first road win over Portland in MLS play.

He also scored twice during Matchday 9 to claim the recognition, and assisted on a Niko Tsakiris goal and later scored one of his own during the Quakes’ win over San Diego FC on Matchday 6.


–Field Level Media

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