PFF Ranks Jaguars, Colts, Bears Secondaries Among NFL's Best for 2025

Pro Football Focus ranks the Indianapolis Colts' secondary as the 10th best in the NFL for the 2025 season, highlighting the impact of offseason additions Charvarius Ward and Cam Bynum alongside returning players Jaylon Jones, Kenny Moore, and Nick Cross. The Colts' revamped secondary aims to improve after ranking in the bottom third last season by employing a more disguise-heavy defensive scheme under coordinator Lou Anarumo. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars have made a significant leap, moving their secondary ranking from near last to 13th, credited to smart acquisitions like Jourdan Lewis, Eric Murray, and rookie Caleb Ransaw, along with promising play from Tyson Campbell and Jarrian Jones. The Jaguars' new defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile emphasizes communication and a zone-heavy, vision-based scheme to enhance the secondary's effectiveness. The Chicago Bears' secondary is ranked 7th by PFF, led by star cornerback Jaylon Johnson and veteran safety Kevin Byard, but they face concerns about cornerback Tyrique Stevenson's performance and consistency. Overall, these teams have prioritized strengthening their secondaries through key personnel changes and strategic defensive schemes to improve their defensive performance in 2025.