Every NFL Team's To-Do List for Rest of the 2024 Offseason (2024)

Time's ticking as OTAs and mandatory minicamp are over in the NFL, meaning the players are out for summer.

However, much like principals and school administrators this time of year, front offices and coaching staffs around the league still have some work to do before they can hop on a plane for a vacation.

Training camp is several weeks away, meaning it's still the offseason and teams need to figure out what they have left to do before the regular season rolls around.

Here, we'll go team by team and put together a to-do list with three to five items each club needs to check off over the next month and a half.

Add an edge-rusher

The Arizona Cardinals could use some help on the edge as BJ Ojulari projects to be the defense's top pass-rusher this season after getting limited playing time as a rookie. While the 22-year-old showed promise, the team could use a proven veteran at the position especially since they're rather young behind him.

Sign an offensive tackle

Arizona moved on from D.J. Humphries earlier in the offseason and will flip Paris Johnson Jr. to left tackle this fall. The front office did bring in Jonah Williams to hold down the right side, but he surrendered eight sacks last season with the Cincinnati Bengals, per Pro Football Focus.

Behind the free-agent signing is rookie fifth-round pick Christian Jones, so the Cardinals might want to consider bringing in one more veteran offensive tackle to ensure Kyler Murray stays upright.

Add a veteran corner

Beyond Sean Murphy-Bunting, the Cards are pretty young at cornerback with second-year pro Garrett Williams and rookie Max Melton serving as the starting nickelback and other boundary corner.

The team's backups also lack experience, creating a need for a veteran presence in the meeting room to serve as a mentor at the least.

Add an edge-rusher

Finding a pass-rusher on the edge was one of the Atlanta Falcons' biggest needs heading into the NFL draft. However, after prioritizing a backup quarterback in the first round, they didn't address the position until Day 3. The front office still has a chance to find a solution ahead of the regular season by exploring the remaining free agents and any trade options.

Sign a veteran corner

After edge-rusher, adding a cornerback to play on the other side of A.J. Terrell should be one of Atlanta's top priorities heading into training camp. Second-year pro Clark Phillips III is currently projected to fill that role, but he profiles better as a slot corner.

There are plenty of quality cornerbacks still available that the Falcons can bring in to help improve their secondary.

Extend A.J. Terrell

The Clemson product has been a quality player in Atlanta over the last four years. He's about to enter a contract season after the team picked up his fifth-year option, but it would be in the front office's best interests to lock him down for the future.

As mentioned, the Falcons don't have a ton of depth at cornerback, so it would be smart to make sure Terrell isn't going anywhere to avoid potentially creating a need in the offseason.

Add a right tackle

Roger Rosengarten was viewed as more of a swing tackle in Year 1 by the B/R Scouting Department, but he is expected to start at right tackle for the Ravens this season. Behind him on the depth chart is Daniel Faalele, who hasn't panned out so far during his short career.

So, it would be a smart investment for the front office to look into bringing in another right tackle who can compete for the starting job and at least provide some insurance if the rookie struggles to begin the year.

Trade for Matthew Judon

Granted, this depends on the Patriots' willingness to trade Judon, but the Ravens could use a third-down rusher with a stronger track record than David Ojabo or rookie Adisa Isaac to help give their defense another pass-rusher and make a Super Bowl run.

Judon spent the first five seasons of his NFL career in Baltimore where he racked up 34.5 sacks, so it'd be interesting to see his career come full circle, and the team's defense could use his services.

Sign a linebacker

The Ravens lost Patrick Queen in free agency and while they won't find a suitable replacement for the Pro Bowler at this stage, the front office could add a viable starting linebacker. Currently, Trenton Simpson is scheduled to start next to Roquan Smith, but he's an unproven commodity heading into Year 2.

Find a starting safety

The Buffalo Bills let Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde go during free agency, leaving the defense with a need at safety. While the hope is that Taylor Rapp, Mike Edwards or rookie Cole Bishop step up and become formidable starters this year, it couldn't hurt to explore the remaining free agents and bring in someone like Justin Simmons before training camp.

Add a veteran linebacker

Matt Milano returned to practice during minicamp but is still coming off a season-ending injury, and Buffalo is young at linebacker behind him. It would be smart to bring in an experienced LB as an insurance policy, especially since the defense lost some experience/leadership on the backend this offseason.

Sign a guard

O'Cyrus Torrence struggled in pass protection last year, giving up 40 total pressures during the regular season, per Pro Football Focus. Keeping Josh Allen upright will be crucial for the team's Super Bowl hopes, so adding another guard to the mix would be smart, just in case Torrence doesn't turn things around in camp.

Add pass protection insurance

The Carolina Panthers tied for the second-most sacks allowed (65) last season, which is a big part of why Bryce Young struggled as a rookie. The front office did make some moves in free agency to improve the offensive line, but it should continue to add to the unit since protecting the quarterback is vital for his development and the future of the franchise.

Specifically, Carolina should look at adding another potential left tackle option since Ikem Ekwonu has allowed 17 sacks in his first two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus.

Extend Diontae Johnson

The Panthers gave up cornerback Donte Jackson for Johnson after Jackson was productive during his six seasons with the club, logging 14 interceptions and 46 passes defended. To maximize the franchise's value in the trade and avoid the wideout being a one-and-done, Carolina should try to extend him now as he enters a contract year.

While some may want to wait and see how the former Steeler performs this season, that will only drive the price tag up and he already projects to be the offense's top target. Plus, Johnson has put up good numbers every year he's been a pro, so he already has a strong track record in the NFL.

Sign another interior pass-rusher

Derrick Brown is coming off back-to-back seasons in which he posted 40 or more pressures, per PFF, but the defense lacks depth at defensive tackle. The front office should explore its remaining options at the position and add someone who can help him collapse the pocket.

Find a second edge-rusher

The Chicago Bears' defense could use another pass-rusher to play on the other side of Montez Sweat. While they drafted Austin Booker to potentially fill that role, the fifth-round pick is a project and might not be ready for action in Year 1. So, the front office should explore its options via trade or free agency to find another third-down rusher on the edge.

Add an interior pass-rusher

On a similar note, Chicago's pass rush could use some help on the inside as well. While Gervon Dexter had a solid performance as a rookie, the team doesn't have many options beyond him, and the position group lacks some depth overall.

It couldn't hurt to add one more defensive tackle to the mix and see who can consistently put pressure on the quarterback in training camp.

Sign a veteran corner

The Bears have a stud cornerback in Jaylon Johnson who is coming off a breakout campaign, but the position group could use some help beyond the second-team All-Pro.

While Tyrique Stevenson could take a big leap in his second year, he got picked on last season with the second-most targets (110) of any cornerback and subsequently allowed the second-most receptions (72) to go along with a 100.4 passer rating, per Pro Football Focus.

Chicago has playoff hopes this fall, so it would be smart to at least bring in some competition for Stevenson as the team's second starting corner.

Add a center

Protecting Caleb Williams will be crucial for the Bears this season and center is a current weak spot on their offensive line. While the front office traded for Ryan Bates in the offseason, he only has one full season of starting experience, so GM Ryan Poles should look into adding one more player to the mix ahead of training camp.

Add a veteran corner

The Cincinnati Bengals let Chidobe Awuzie walk in free agency, leaving the defense with Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner II as the two starting outside cornerbacks. While they have potential, they're both rather young with three years of experience between them. Also, second on the depth chart is rookie Josh Newton and second-year pro DJ Ivey.

So, it would be smart for the front office to bring on an insurance policy in case either starter stumbles to begin the year.

Sign a guard

It's no secret Joe Burrow has struggled to stay healthy in the NFL, and he is coming off a season in which he missed about half the year. Meanwhile, the Bengals are returning Alex Cappa and Cordell Volson, who gave up four and five sacks, respectively, last season per PFF.

Adding a guard who can at least compete for a starting job in training camp and help keep the quarterback upright and healthy wouldn't be a bad idea.

Extend Tee Higgins

The finances might not work out with Ja'Marr Chase's looming contract extension, but Cincinnati should look into keeping its wide receiver duo together.

Higgins and the club made progress recently as he signed the franchise tag, meaning he'll show up to training camp and wants to be a part of the team. Now it's time to reward the 2020 second-round pick.

Add an outside receiver

While the Cleveland Browns have a good receiving corps with Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore, both Jeudy and Moore are better operating out of the slot. So, for all three wideouts to be on the field at once this season, one of the latter two has to line up in a spot where they're less effective.

Adding another receiver who can consistently win on the outside would be a clever move, especially since David Njoku takes a good amount of snaps in the slot as well.

Extend Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Owusu-Koramoah is coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in which he proved to be a Swiss Army knife-type player, racking up two interceptions, six passes defended, 101 total tackles (20 for loss) and 3.5 sacks.

While the Notre Dame product has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, he's a valuable piece of the Browns' defense and the linebacker corps would be pretty destitute without him. Also, he doesn't even turn 25 until November.

Sign a left tackle

Jedrick Wills Jr. hasn't lived up to the billing as a top-10 pick and is coming off a season-ending injury.

Cleveland has Super Bowl aspirations and can't afford to have a potential weak link at left tackle, especially in the tough NFC North.

Bringing in a veteran who can at least compete for the starting job and be a reliable backup would be a wise decision.

Extend Ceedee Lamb

Lamb sat out of mandatory minicamp as he's seeking a new contract, and his price tag likely went up after seeing Justin Jefferson break the bank. Owner Jerry Jones should learn his lesson and work to get a deal done with the wideout before another receiver signs a megadeal, resulting in another mark-up for No. 88.

Extend Dak Prescott

Along the same lines as Lamb, Prescott is also looking for a contract extension, and he gained more leverage after Trevor Lawrence signed a new contract. Reportedly, the Dallas Cowboys are prioritizing the quarterback over the receiver right now, but they should do what they can to keep the duo together for the long haul.

Add a veteran left tackle

Dallas is currently expected to start first-round pick Tyler Guyton at left tackle with Chuma Edoga behind the rookie.

Relying on a first-year left tackle is a risky proposition for a playoff contender, especially since he'll be switching from the left side to the right.

Also, Edoga is a career-long backup, so having another starting option as an insurance policy isn't a bad idea. Worst case, they bring in a mentor to help guide Guyton along.

Trade Courtland Sutton

Sutton has been the subject of trade rumors for a while now, and the Denver Broncos would get over $13.5 million of salary-cap relief by dealing him now that it's past June 1. The wideout also only has two years left on his deal and is approaching 30, making it more enticing for the front office to add some future assets for him.

Add a veteran center

The Broncos lost Lloyd Cushenberry in free agency and are projected to start Luke Wattenberg at center, but he lacks regular-season experience despite heading into his third year.

With Bo Nix expected to be the team's starting quarterback, it would be beneficial to add an experienced player at the position to help set the team's protections and keep the rookie upright.

Sign a safety

Justin Simmons was a cap casualty in free agency, and Denver hasn't found a suitable replacement for him. Brandon Jones could step up and fill his shoes, but he shouldn't prohibit the front office from at least adding some competition in training camp for the starting role.

Trade Javonte Williams

If the Broncos are being honest heading into this season, they'll realize the team probably isn't going to be a playoff contender. Williams is entering a contract year and has struggled to stay healthy since his rookie season, so the team should act now and see what they can get for him in the trade market.

Trade Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions gave Jared Goff a contract extension this offseason, which pretty much ensures Hooker will be a backup throughout his rookie deal. Trading last year's third-round pick to a QB-needy team sooner rather than later would allow the front office to maximize its return for him.

Also, the Lions already have Nate Sudfeld on the roster to fill the backup role or could sign someone like Ryan Tannehill to play behind Goff. In the latter scenario, it would help that offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was on the coaching staff in Miami when the 35-year-old was there from 2012 to 2018.

Sign a veteran offensive tackle

While the Lions have two very good starting offensive tackles in Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell, the team is relatively young behind them. Dan Skipper is the only backup tackle with more than one year of NFL experience, so it couldn't hurt to add one more well-tenured veteran to the mix as an insurance policy.

Add a linebacker

Detroit addressed the majority of its defensive needs in the offseason already, but it could use some help at linebacker next to Alex Anzalone. Jack Campbell had an up-and-down rookie year, leaving a potential opening for an experienced linebacker to come in and earn the starting job if the 2023 No. 18 pick doesn't step up in training camp.

Solidify the starting offensive line

Unlike most tasks on each team's to-do list, this isn't meant to be a transaction or acquisition. The Green Bay Packers seem to have five starting offensive linemen, but which positions each player will line up at has been a question during the offseason.

There were suggestions that Zach Tom would play center this year, which led to some speculation about what the other four starters' positions will be. The sooner the coaching staff solidifies the starting five, the faster they'll be able to build continuity with each other and settle into their roles.

Extend Jordan Love

This might seem a little too soon seeing as Love has only had one full season as a starter. However, he is entering a contract year and the quarterback market has exploded recently, driving up the price tag. At this rate, it would be in the Packers' best interests to lock down the fourth-year pro before another signal-caller, such as Brock Purdy, gets paid.

Add a veteran backup quarterback

Green Bay's current second-string options under center are 2023 fifth-round pick Sean Clifford and 2024 seventh-rounder Michael Pratt. So, it has little experience behind Love, which could be a big problem if the starter goes down. Investing in a veteran insurance policy would be a smart move.

Add an interior offensive lineman

The Houston Texans have a few question marks on the interior offensive line with a position battle for the starting center spot and Kenyon Green returning from injury. Also, they could use some depth at both guard spots.

In other words, there are a handful of reasons why the front office should explore the open market and see if someone is worth bringing into training camp.

Sign a veteran linebacker

While the Texans have a pretty strong starting lineup on both sides of the ball, their linebacking corps is one position group that has some room for improvement. Specifically, Henry To'oTo'o struggled as a rookie with 16 missed tackles and a 129.1 passer rating when targeted, per Pro Football Focus.

So, adding a veteran who can at least compete for a starting spot would be a smart move as the team gears up for a Super Bowl run.

Trade Robert Woods

After acquiring Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills, Woods likely won't have much of a role in Houston's offense this season. He's also entering a contract year, so it would be wise to see what the team can get for him. The return for the 32-year-old likely won't be much, but something is better than nothing.

Sign a cornerback

The Indianapolis Colts' cornerback situation has been a topic of discussion all offseason, but the front office hasn't done much to address the position. The good news is there are still a few decent free-agent options available, such as Stephon Gilmore, who could come in and potentially earn a starting spot in training camp.

Add a pass-catching running back

With Jonathan Taylor in the fold, there aren't many opportunities for running backs to get touches in the Colts' backfield. However, the offense could use a pass-catcher at the position seeing as backup Trey Sermon only has six career catches in three years.

Granted, behind Sermon is Evan Hull, who had 55 grabs for nearly 550 yards during his last season at Northwestern. But he lacks NFL experience after suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of his rookie season a year ago.

Sign a veteran offensive tackle

Beyond Braden Smith, the Colts are young at offensive tackle as second-year pro Blake Freeland and rookie Matt Goncalves are the team's projected backups. So, in case one of the starters goes down, adding some experience to the second string would be a smart move, especially with a young quarterback.

Make a move for a cornerback

Corner is the weakest position on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster after Darious Williams returned to the Los Angeles Rams in free agency. The front office hasn't done enough to replace him this offseason, but there are a few quality options available on the open market.

If the Jaguars are going to bounce back and return to the playoffs this fall, they need to address the backend of the defense.

Add a third-down rusher

While Jacksonville has a decent edge-rush duo in Josh Allen and Travon Walker, who showed growth last season, the defense could use a third rusher behind them. The defensive line doesn't need a starter, but Trevis Gipson is projected to be the team's pass-rush specialist and Gipson only has four sacks in the last two seasons.

Develop a succession plan for Cam Robinson

The Jaguars recently locked down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the foreseeable future, but how they're going to protect him down the road is a question. Robinson is entering a contract year and is approaching 30 years old, so he might not be in the team's long-term outlook.

It would be smart to piece together a plan for the veteran's departure just in case he walks during free agency. That could mean letting Anton Harrison get some reps on the left side this season, but regardless, some form of foresight should take place ahead of training camp.

Improve offensive line depth

The Kansas City Chiefs have questions at offensive tackle and have a very young second-string offensive line as whole. Four out of the team's five projected backups are either rookies or entering year two, so adding a veteran to the mix would be a smart move, especially someone who can hold down the edge.

Add a possession receiver

Kansas City has plenty of speed out wide but the offense lacks a contest catch target at the position. Also, Rashee Rice will likely be facing some discipline from the league at some point which will test the team's depth at receiver.

In other words, giving Patrick Mahomes another pass-catcher who can go up and win 50/50 balls will solve a couple of potential problems for the Chiefs' offense.

Sign a cornerback

Trent McDuffie is expected to ascend into the CB1 role for the back-to-back champs this fall. However, the defense still has questions at the other cornerback spots after trading away L'Jarius Sneed earlier in the offseason. Kansas City is also fairly young at the position, so it should explore its options on the open market and bring in a potential veteran starter.

Add a cornerback

The Las Vegas Raiders have a major question mark at corner as Jack Jones projects to be the defense's top player at the position. Jones finished last season strong but only has five NFL starts to his name, and the team's other expected starter is Jakorian Bennett, who is also young and got benched as a rookie.

With such an inexperienced group overall, the Raiders could use a veteran presence and upgrade in talent at cornerback heading into the fall.

Improve defensive tackle depth

Las Vegas has a couple of quality starters at defensive tackle in Christian Wilkins and John Jenkins but lacks depth at the position. Also, Jenkins turns 35 next month and the defense doesn't have a notable gap-filling nose tackle behind him, so it could afford to add a stout run defender to back up the aging veteran.

Sign an offensive tackle

While the Raiders signed Andrus Peat in free agency to help fill out the depth chart at offensive tackle, the other four backups on the roster are heading into their first or second NFL seasons. Also, Kolton Miller has battled injuries recently and missed OTAs and minicamp after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason.

Throwing one more veteran into the mix as an insurance policy would be a wise idea.

Flush out the quarterback plan

Obviously, Aidan O'Connell nor Gardner Minshew is going to win the team's quarterback battle between now and the start of training camp. Having a competition at the position can make it difficult to balance splitting the reps between the two signal callers and allowing the rest of the offense to get familiar with the team's starter.

So, the coaching staff needs to come up with a strategy on how to build chemistry within the team's starters and give each quarterback ample opportunity to win the job.

Trade Trey Pipkins III

When the Los Angeles Chargers used the fifth overall pick on Joe Alt, the writing was on the wall for Pipkins as the rookie will be the team's starting right tackle. However, the five-year veteran is not a bad player by any means and could still be of use to another club.

Also, the Chargers would save $6.25 million of cap space by dealing him, adding even more incentives to send the offensive lineman elsewhere.

Add a tight end

Los Angeles could use an upgrade at its starting tight end spot, to be honest, but the team also only has six players at the position on the current roster and two are undrafted rookies. So, the front office could afford to add some depth, especially since Jim Harbaugh liked to use a lot of 12 and 22 personnel at Michigan.

Sign a running back

New offensive coordinator Greg Roman brought over J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens, but Dobbins has struggled to stay healthy over the last few years, and running back is another spot where the offense lacks depth.

Isaiah Spiller, who has fewer than 60 carriers in two years, and sixth-round pick Kimani Vidal are next in line, so the Bolts don't have a ton of proven and reliable backs right now. With Roman and Harbaugh's ground-and-pound offensive approach, that could be an issue if it goes unaddressed before training camp.

Add a cornerback

Los Angeles signed Kristian Fulton to serve as the other starting cornerback opposite Asante Samuel Jr., but Fulton battled injuries and wasn't particularly good when on the field with the Tennessee Titans.

Behind him, the Chargers are pretty young at the position with two rookies and Deane Leonard, who hasn't seen the field much during his career, as the projected second-stringers. So, adding a veteran corner who can compete for the starting job or at least provide some experience off the bench would be a smart investment.

Sign a veteran center

After adding Jonah Jackson and Kevin Dotson in free agency, the Los Angeles Rams are moving second-year pro Steve Avila to center this fall. While Avila has experience at that spot in college, it might be smart to invest in a veteran as an insurance policy, especially since sixth-round pick Beaux Limmer is projected to be the team's backup right now.

Add a cornerback

Corner was one of the Rams' biggest needs heading into the offseason and the front office did agree to terms with veterans Darious Williams and Tre'Davious White. However, White has battled injuries over the last few years and the defense lacks some depth at the position.

While the team might not have a starting spot open at cornerback, adding another veteran as a contingency plan would be a good idea.

Pickup another safety

Safety is another position that general manager Les Snead addressed in the offseason but still might need some work. Russ Yeast is currently projected to start, but Yeast has left something to be desired during his first two NFL seasons and the Rams are pretty young behind him.

Mixing in another veteran into the defensive backfield could help solve those problems.

Add an edge defender

While the Miami Dolphins signed Shaquil Barrett to begin the year as a starter if Jaelan Phillips and/or Bradley Chubb aren't ready to go after suffering season-ending injuries late last year, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring in one more veteran at the position.

That would give the defense two experienced starters on the edge to begin the season in case Phillips and Chubb aren't ready to go. Also, that would help ensure Chop Robinson isn't thrown into the fire too quickly as he is more of a project.

Bring back Ryan Tannehill

Tua Tagovailoa has struggled to stay healthy during his time in Miami as 2024 was the first time in four years he played in every game of the season. Currently, Mike White and Skylar Thompson are projected to back up Tagovailoa, so it would be smart to add a veteran with more starting experience as a backup quarterback option.

Tannehill isn't the player he used to be, but he could be a good emergency QB option and a better second-stringer than what the Dolphins currently have.

Add some cornerback depth

Miami has a couple of good starting corners in Jalen Ramsey and Kendall Fuller, but they could use some depth and experience behind those two. Exploring the cornerback market and bringing on a veteran insurance policy ahead of training camp wouldn't be a bad idea.

Add another wide receiver

The Minnesota Vikings have a good one-two punch out wide with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison but could use some help with their third receiver spot. Regardless of who is starting at quarterback, equipping the offense with as many options as possible by adding another wideout to the mix should be one of the front office's goals ahead of training camp.

Sign a cornerback

While Minnesota added Shaq Griffin in free agency, its defense could still use another starting cornerback option seeing as Griffin only has 12 starts and has played for three teams over the last two years. There are better corners available on the open market that are at least worth exploring.

Extend Harrison Phillips

Phillips has been a quality player over the last couple of seasons for the Vikings and is currently the best defensive tackle on the roster. However, he's about to enter a contract year so the organization should reward him with a new deal. Also, the seven-year veteran is still under 30 and doesn't turn 29 until January.

Add a left tackle

Whether it's Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye at quarterback to begin the year, the New England Patriots need to make sure their quarterback's blind side is protected.

Chukwuma Okorafor was benched in Pittsburgh last season and has little experience playing left tackle, and the team's other option is third-round pick Caedan Wallace who was a right tackle at Penn State.

Trade Matthew Judon

Judon has been the subject of trade rumors recently and sat out of voluntary OTAs as he enters a contract year. New England is in rebuilding mode this season so it would make sense for everyone involved if the front office sent the soon-to-be 32-year-old somewhere where he can chase a ring and get some future assets in exchange.

Sign a nickel corner

New England has a solid defense that could keep the team in games this year. However, outside of Jonathan Jones, they're pretty young at cornerback and Marcus Jones is currently slated to cover the slot. The latter is coming off a season-ending injury as well, so it would be wise to find a veteran option at nickel just in case.

Trade Bailey Zappe

The writing was on the wall for Zappe when the front office drafted two quarterbacks in April, meaning his time with the Patriots could be coming to an end soon. Another team could be interested in acquiring the Western Kentucky product as a backup option, so why not try and get something for a player who likely won't make the team anyway?

Add a veteran guard

New England is pretty young at guard with Cole Strange and Sidy Sow as the projected starters. Those two are still on their rookie contracts and adding an experienced player wouldn't be a bad idea to protect their investment at quarterback. Worst case said player becomes a mentor for the two youngins.

Sign a veteran left tackle

Taliese Fuaga is projected to protect Derek Carr's blind side this season, however, Fuaga has concerns in pass protection according to his B/R scouting report. Carr isn't a quarterback who handles pressure well, so the New Orleans Saints might want to add an insurance policy at left tackle to ensure they stay competitive in the NFC South and make a playoff push.

Add a guard

The Saints are expected to start 2023 fourth-round pick Nick Saldiveri at left guard after he barely got any playing time during the regular season as a rookie. They do have Shane Lemieux as another option but the five-year veteran hasn't seen the field much over the last few years as well.

It'd be a smart move to bring in one more guard who can at least compete for the starting job in training camp.

Find a nickel corner

New Orleans has a couple of good corners in Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo as the latter is coming off a breakout performance last season. However, Alonte Taylor struggled as the team's nickelback a year ago, giving up the most receptions among cornerbacks (75) during the regular season, per Pro Football Focus.

Signing a free agent could be an option or maybe rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry ends up taking over that role, but the coaching staff needs to find a solution one way or another.

Trade Alvin Kamara

Kamara left mandatory minicamp early over a contract dispute as he's reportedly looking to re-work his deal for more guaranteed money next season. The problem is the running back has missed several games over the last few years and isn't the same player he once was while approaching 30 years old.

New Orleans should explore the five-time Pro Bowler's trade market and see what it can get for him as it's looking like his tenure in The Big Easy is coming to a close soon anyway.

Sign a tight end

Now that Darren Waller officially retired, it couldn't hurt for the New York Giants to add another tight end. They're currently expected to start third-year pro Daniel Bellinger or rookie Theo Johnson at the position, so the offense could use an experienced player in the meeting room.

Add a veteran corner

Cornerback is currently one of the weakest positions on the Giants' roster, partially because the team is very young at that spot. Granted, the front office recently picked up Tre Herndon but it would be wise to add one more vet to the mix.

Bring in another running back

While New York signed Devin Singletary in free agency to help replace Saquon Barkley, one back isn't going to replace what Barkley brought to the table and the position is pretty young behind Singletary. Eric Gray is projected to be second on the depth chart after receiving just 17 carries as a rookie last year, and fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy Jr. is next in line.

Tracy is also newer to the position after converting from wide receiver ahead of last season, so bringing in another veteran as a mentor for the young backs would be an added bonus.

Sign a safety

Safety is another young position group for the G-men and one that could use some added talent as well. It couldn't hurt to at least explore the market and see what's out there ahead of training camp.

Give Haason Reddick a new contract

It's been one of the weirder storylines to hit the press recently as Reddick sat out of mandatory training camp after the Jets traded for him in April. Reportedly, the team isn't worried about getting into a "nasty holdout" with the pass-rusher, but the sooner they sign him, the better.

Sign a veteran running back

New York is hoping to make a Super Bowl run this season but the team is very young at running back. So, adding a back with some playoff experience wouldn't be a bad idea to give the position group someone a mentor who knows what it takes to make a postseason push.

Add a deep threat

The Jets have a good receiving corps already but the offense could use a vertical threat out wide to keep opposing defenses honest. The hope is that Xavier Gipson fills that role in the fall, but Gipson is young and unproven entering his second season after logging just 21 catches for 229 yards as a rookie.

Find a third receiver

Dating back to last season, the Philadelphia Eagles have been struggling to find another wideout to play alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. The front office thought it had its guy in DeVante Parker, but Parker abruptly retired about a week after signing with the team.

Maybe that elusive third wideout is on the current roster, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring in some competition for training camp.

Add a veteran center

While Cam Jurgens played center in college, he's about to his first full season at the position in the NFL. So, having an insurance policy in case he struggles to begin the year would be a smart plan, especially since sixth-round pick Dylan McMahon is currently projected to be Jurgens' backup.

Granted, Matt Hennessy has some experience at center, but Hennessy is coming off back-to-back campaigns that were ended by a knee injury. In other words, the Eagles have a few question marks at center right now.

Trade James Bradberry

Bradberry has reportedly been taking reps at safety, but he'll likely have a minimal role on the team regardless of what position he lines up at. Getting some future assets for an aging player who is only under contract for two more years would be a wise move.

Sign another cornerback

While the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed their secondary recently by signing Cameron Sutton, he might be facing a suspension after getting arrested for domestic violence at the end of March.

Clearly, the Steelers recognize that they have a depth issue at cornerback or they wouldn't have brought Sutton in, so it'd be smart to add one more corner in case the 29-year-old has to miss time. That way said player can learn the playbook in training camp and be a good backup option down the line.

Add another receiver

George Pickens and Roman Wilson could form a good duo in Pittsburgh this year as the former looks to step into the WR1 role now that Diontae Johnson is out of the picture and the rookie has plenty of potential.

However, the offense currently doesn't have a ton of options that would strike fear in opposing defenses as the third receiver. So, it wouldn't be a bad idea to explore the market and add one more wideout to throw another contender into the ring for that role.

Pickup a veteran offensive tackle

The Steelers have spent first-round picks at offensive tackle in each of the last two drafts, but Broderick Jones struggled in pass protection last year and the team is counting on rookie Troy Fautanu to switch from the left side to the right.

To give themselves a built-in insurance policy, the front office should pick up a veteran at the position in case Jones doesn't show improvement or Fautanu struggles early on.

End the Brandon Aiyuk saga

There's been no shortage of drama this offseason when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers' and Aiyuk's ongoing contract negotiations. Recently, the wideout went viral on social media with a video capturing him saying, "They don't want me back," referring to the club.

This story has gotten exhausting and is currently serving as a distraction that needs to come to an end. Whether it's reaching an agreement on an extension or finding a trade partner, putting a bow on the whole debacle sooner rather than later would be best for all parties involved.

Add a center

The 49ers don't have many weak spots on their roster but the middle of the offensive line is one of them. Jake Brendel returns as the team's starter after giving up 29 pressures and earning a 42.3 pass-blocking grade, via Pro Football Focus.

Signing someone like Connor Williams--who expects to be fully recovered from his knee injury before the start of the regular season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter--would be a good pickup and fit in Kyle Shanahan's offense.

Sign a veteran guard

Moving one spot over in the trenches, San Francisco has a question mark at left guard as both Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford struggled last year. While the team may hope that rookie Dominick Puni can replace them in the starting lineup, it couldn't hurt to add a veteran to the mix as an insurance policy.

Add a center

The Seattle Seahawks had to replace all three starting interior offensive linemen this offseason which has elevated Olu Oluwatimi into the first-string center spot heading into training camp. However, Oluwatimi got limited action as a rookie last season so picking up a veteran as an insurance policy would be a smart move.

Trade Dee Eskridge

Three years ago, Eskridge was the talk of the Senior Bowl as he put on a strong performance that led to the Seahawks using a second-round pick on him. However, he's struggled to stay healthy and hasn't gotten much playing time in the Emerald City.

The latter likely won't change with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in front of the Western Michigan product. Seattle should see what it can get for the wideout, especially since he's entering a contract year, and allow him an opportunity to have a bigger role elsewhere.

Sign a safety

Julian Love proved to be a versatile safety last season, making it easier for the Seahawks to move on from Jamal Adams this offseason. The front office did sign Rayshawn Jenkins to start next to Love, but Jenkins has been more of an average player throughout his career.

Seattle should explore its options and see if there's someone who can at least compete for the job in training camp. Worst case, the team adds some depth to a thin position group.

Add a cornerback

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a good starting outside corner in Jamel Dean, but the defense could use some help at the spot opposite Dean. Zyon McCollum is currently projected to fill that role but the two-year pro lacks experience and had a tough season in 2023, posting a 47.3 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus.

The Bucs are favored to win the NFC South again, but they'll want to improve their secondary to ensure they defend the crown and make a deeper run in the playoffs.

Extend Chris Godwin

Godwin has been productive during his tenure in Tampa Bay, racking up nearly 530 receptions for about 6,700 yards and 34 touchdowns over seven seasons. He's about to enter a contract year and projects to be one of the next wideouts to earn a big contract, so the front office should act quickly before the price tag goes up.

Also, the team doesn't have a ton of depth at wide receiver behind him and Mike Evans, meaning if they don't re-sign Godwin, the club will likely be looking for a receiver in the offseason anyway.

Sign a guard

Ben Bredeson is projected to start at left guard for the Buccaneers this season but Bredeson is coming off a tough year with the New York Giants where he allowed five sacks and posted a run-blocking grade in the low 40s, per PFF. Tampa also lacks depth at the position with sixth-round pick Elijah Klein and Sua Opeta slated as the team's backups.

So, the front office should take a look at what guards are left in free agency and bring in someone who can at least compete for the starting job this fall.

Add an offensive tackle

The Tennessee Titans enter the season with some questions at offensive tackle as first-round pick JC Latham will be switching sides of the center and Nicholas Petit-Frere looks to bounce back after a disastrous campaign. That's a bad combination to have in front of a young quarterback.

The team's front office should explore other options to hold down the edges just in case. Adding someone who can lineup at left tackle would be an added bonus so that Latham can begin his NFL career at his more natural spot on the right side.

Trade Malik Willis

Who knows how much the Titans can get for Willis at this point, but even a seventh-round pick might be worth striking a deal. They signed Mason Rudolph to backup Will Levis, so the third-year pro's ceiling this fall is serving as the team's emergency quarterback.

Tennessee should be able to find someone else to fill that role, giving more reason to pick up assets for a player who likely won't play during the regular season.

Trade Treylon Burks

While the Titans were talking up Burks during OTAs, that could be a PR move to help build his trade value. The writing has been on the wall for the Arkansas product when the front office added two wide receivers in free agency, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.

So, much like with Willis, Tennessee would be wise to see what it can get for Burks seeing as his role on the team will likely be minimal this season.

Add offensive linemen

The Washington Commanders gave up the second-most sacks (65) in the league during the regular season last year and just spent the No. 2 overall pick on Jayden Daniels. While the front office made moves to improve the offensive line during free agency, the team shouldn't stop adding players who can protect the future of the franchise in his first season.

Make a move for a wide receiver

On a similar note, Washington should look into giving Daniels another weapon whether it's via a trade or a free-agent signing. Outside of Terry McLaurin, the Commanders' receiving corps is rather uninspiring so throwing another pass-catcher into the mix could help the rookie quarterback and offense as a whole hit the ground running.

Sign a cornerback

Washington operated free agency like a team that's vying for a playoff push by signing several proven veterans, especially on defense. However, the team's cornerback room could still use some extra talent, and targeting a guy like Stephon Gilmore, who played for new head coach Dan Quinn in Dallas last year, would fall in line with their offseason strategy.