Free company frenzy has come and gone. So has the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL groups are busy going via the ultimate part of their offseason packages and their rosters are all however set till coaching camps open on the finish of July.
Now that we’ve a good concept of what every staff is working with, ask not what they’ve, however what they don’t.
These are every NFC staff’s largest wants going into the summer season lull — and potential gamers which are nonetheless accessible to fill these wants.
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NFC East
Largest want: Cornerback
There’s an actual probability Trevon Diggs doesn’t play for the Cowboys this season, and if that’s the case, they want cornerback assist badly.
Potential acquisition: Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore #21 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with Trevon Diggs #7 towards the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Picture by Mitchell Leff/Getty Photographs)
Largest want: Offensive line
There are quite a lot of wants on the Giants’ roster, however essentially the most dire of them remains to be most likely the offensive line — particularly with an growing older veteran at quarterback in Russell Wilson, assuming he finally ends up being the starter. Andrew Thomas is a superb deal with, however the line doesn’t have a lot else going for it and Thomas will doubtless miss a few video games right here and there.
Potential acquisition: Brandon Scherff
Largest want: Security
That is extremely nitpicky, however for the needs of this train, I needed to establish a place, OK? The Eagles roster is loaded because of the attractive thoughts that’s Howie Roseman, so we’re actually speaking about depth right here. Security is a spot I’d prefer to see extra of it. That’s all.
Potential acquisition: Julian Blackmon
Largest want: Security
The Commanders added Will Harris this offseason as their field security, however I nonetheless have my questions on Quan Martin, if we’re greedy at straws right here. On the very least, I don’t assume a veteran would damage in that room.
Potential acquisition: Marcus Williams
NFC North
Largest want: Security
I do know lots of people in Chicago nonetheless need the Bears so as to add to their operating again room, however the Bears themselves don’t appear to be too involved about it. They allowed J.Ok. Dobbins to stay a free agent as they launched into obligatory minicamp final week and now Dobbins is a Bronco. As an alternative, I believe Chicago ought to insulate towards damage with Jaquan Brisker making his approach again from a concussion that saved him out of a good portion of the 2024 season. Brisker mentioned he’s good to go after “retraining his nervous system” final week, however it will possibly’t damage so as to add secondary depth, regardless.
Potential acquisition: Jordan Whitehead
Largest want: Edge rusher
Sure, the Lions are getting Aidan Hutchinson again, however coming off damage, they need to attempt to make his return as straightforward on him as potential. That’s, not making him shoulder the load an excessive amount of too quickly. Detroit can be counting on the well being of Marcus Davenport on the opposite facet of the line of defense even with Hutchinson wholesome. That hasn’t labored out in latest seasons, so getting one other man off the sting can’t damage.
Potential acquisition: Matthew Judon
Matthew Judon #15 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the passer throughout an NFL soccer sport towards the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Perry Knotts/Getty Photographs)
Largest want: Edge rusher
Whereas Jaire Alexander’s launch most likely makes it so cornerback is high of thoughts, that hasn’t been the largest grievance of Packers followers this offseason. Why can’t Inexperienced Bay get strain up entrance? Xavier McKinney masked quite a lot of the strain points final season together with his takeaways, however think about if there was a real-deal go rush to associate with his ball-hawking abilities?
Potential acquisition: DeMarcus Walker
Largest want: Cornerback
I believe if I requested ChatGPT what the Vikings largest wants are, it will wrestle to give you something. This roster is stacked on each side of the ball and the one query mark is their younger, inexperienced quarterback. That’s why I would go to the defensive facet and attempt to shore up the secondary. It by no means hurts to insulate from damage, pretty much as good because the Vikings’ corners might be.
Potential acquisition: Rasul Douglas
NFC South
Largest want: Defensive deal with
The Falcons did some work defensively this offseason, however they might nonetheless use some assist up entrance defensively. They let Grady Jarrett stroll in free company and haven’t actually made up for his departure.
Potential acquisition: Raekwon Davis
Largest want: Cornerback
The Panthers’ roster is not unhealthy? Trying via it, they’ve expertise on each side of the ball. I believe they might nonetheless profit from some secondary assist, although, particularly outdoors nook.
Potential acquisition: James Bradberry
Largest want: Line of defense
The Saints must get youthful, and that features all alongside the line of defense. Getting a veteran isn’t essentially the most conducive resolution, and so they did already tackle it in free company including Davon Godchaux. I nonetheless assume they want extra, although, and possibly get a free agent on the youthful facet.
Potential acquisition: Raekwon Davis
Miami Dolphins Offensive Line Liam Eichenberg (74) blocks Indianapolis Colts Defensive Deal with Raekwon Davis (98) through the NFL sport between the Miami Dolphins and the Indianapolis Colts on October 20, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Picture by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)
Largest want: Linebacker
The Bucs’ roster nonetheless appears to be like nice. Their traces are good on each side of the ball. They appear primed to contend for the division but once more. The one main query mark is that center degree of the protection. Lavonte David continues to defy standard growing older and remains to be a high-level participant, however he’s shouldering nearly all of the load there. Ok.J. Britt is now gone and SirVocea Dennis will step up. I believe a veteran insurance coverage coverage at inside linebacker might be a good suggestion, even when it’s not finally wanted.
Potential acquisition: Krys Barnes
NFC West
Largest want: Offensive line
I like quite a lot of what the Cardinals did this offseason. I like that they invested in Trey McBride. However I don’t know if the offensive line measures as much as what they need to do offensively. I’d prefer to see extra competitors. Possibly carry again a well-recognized face as soon as he’s wholesome?
Potential acquisition: Will Hernandez
Largest want: Tight finish
This was one other difficult one as a result of the Rams have solely been ascending. They’ve an incredible offense with Matthew Stafford nonetheless on the helm, however I believe coach Sean McVay might do some extra enjoyable issues with tight ends if he had extra of them.
Potential acquisition: Jonnu Smith
Jonnu Smith #9 of the Miami Dolphins scores a 7-yard landing through the fourth quarter towards the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Financial institution Area on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Picture by Nick Cammett/Diamond Photographs by way of Getty Photographs)
Largest want: Security
The Niners had a defensive exodus this offseason however had been in a position to account for a majority of their losses. The one place they haven’t fairly gotten to par? Security. Add one other veteran in that room and I believe it will go a great distance.
Potential acquisition: Marcus Williams
Largest want: Offensive line
If it wasn’t for Caleb Williams taking 68 sacks final yr, we’d have been speaking concerning the 50 Geno Smith took much more. The Seahawks know offensive line remains to be a weak level, and I’d count on them so as to add extra to that unit come coaching camp.
Potential acquisition: Chukwuma Okorafor
Carmen Vitali is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports activities. Carmen had earlier stops with The Draft Community and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She spent six seasons with the Bucs, together with 2020, which added the title of Tremendous Bowl Champion (and boat-parade participant) to her résumé. You’ll be able to comply with Carmen on Twitter at @CarmieV.
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