Though the COVID-19 pandemic appears far from over, the NFL gradually regained a semblance of normalcy during the 2021 offseason. The draft returned to being a live event, as thousands of fans flocked to the banks off Lake Erie in Cleveland. Players reported for offseason workouts in the summer. Teams are preparing for packed stadiums in the fall.
Though seemingly normal, the 2021 offseason still featured plenty of drama, especially among the quarterbacks. One of the league's all-time greatest retired, while another contemplated joining him after feuding with his organization. The GOAT signed an extension through his 45th birthday, while a Heisman winner started a comeback -- at a different position.