No NFL team has missed the playoffs with a 12-4 record or better; however, the San Francisco 49ers missed the playoffs at 12-2 in 1948, when they were a member of the AAFC. The Baltimore Colts in 1967 missed the playoffs at 11-1-2.
No, NFL teams cannot sign new players during the playoffs.
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Most teams get to make the playoffs at 8&8 if that is your question?
Yes, it has happened. The Redskins in '78, and the Vikings in '03. I thought there were more, but I guess that's it.
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Houston Texans has never made the NFL Playoffs.
No, NFL teams cannot sign new players during the playoffs.
No, NFL teams cannot sign free agents during the playoffs.
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Wade Phillips, currently the coach of the Dallas Cowboys, has lead 4 teams to the NFL playoffs in his 31-year coaching career.