One participant every NFC group ought to add to fill its greatest want

Free company frenzy has come and gone. So has the 2025 NFL Draft. NFL groups are busy going by means of the ultimate part of their offseason applications and their rosters are all however set till coaching camps open on the finish of July.

Now that we’ve got a good concept of what every group is working with, ask not what they’ve, however what they don’t.

These are every NFC group’s greatest wants going into the summer time lull — and potential gamers which are nonetheless out there to fill these wants.

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NFC East

Greatest want: Cornerback

There’s an actual likelihood 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 in opposition to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photograph by Mitchell Leff/Getty Photos)

Greatest want: Offensive line

There are numerous wants on the Giants’ roster, however probably the most dire of them continues to be most likely the offensive line — particularly with an getting older veteran at quarterback in Russell Wilson, assuming he finally ends up being the starter. Andrew Thomas is a wonderful sort out, however the line doesn’t have a lot else going for it and Thomas will seemingly miss a few video games right here and there.

Potential acquisition: Brandon Scherff

Greatest want: Security

That is extremely nitpicky, however for the needs of this train, I needed to determine a place, OK? The Eagles roster is loaded due to 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

Greatest 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 suppose a veteran would harm in that room.

Potential acquisition: Marcus Williams

NFC North

Greatest want: Security

I do know lots of people in Chicago nonetheless need the Bears so as to add to their working 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 a substitute, I believe Chicago ought to insulate in opposition to harm with Jaquan Brisker making his approach again from a concussion that stored him out of a good portion of the 2024 season. Brisker stated he’s good to go after “retraining his nervous system” final week, however it may’t harm so as to add secondary depth, regardless.

Potential acquisition: Jordan Whitehead

Greatest want: Edge rusher

Sure, the Lions are getting Aidan Hutchinson again, however coming off harm, they need to attempt to make his return as straightforward on him as doable. 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 aspect of the defensive position even with Hutchinson wholesome. That hasn’t labored out in latest seasons, so getting one other man off the sting can’t harm.

Potential acquisition: Matthew Judon

Matthew Judon #15 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes the passer throughout an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photograph by Perry Knotts/Getty Photos)

Greatest 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 stress up entrance? Xavier McKinney masked numerous the stress points final season together with his takeaways, however think about if there was a real-deal cross rush to go together with his ball-hawking abilities?

Potential acquisition: DeMarcus Walker

Greatest want: Cornerback

I believe if I requested ChatGPT what the Vikings greatest wants are, it could wrestle to give you something. This roster is stacked on either side of the ball and the one query mark is their younger, inexperienced quarterback. That’s why I would go to the defensive aspect and attempt to shore up the secondary. It by no means hurts to insulate from harm, nearly as good because the Vikings’ corners will be.

Potential acquisition: Rasul Douglas

NFC South

Greatest want: Defensive sort out

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

Greatest want: Cornerback

The Panthers’ roster is not dangerous? Wanting by means of it, they’ve expertise on either side of the ball. I believe they might nonetheless profit from some secondary assist, although, particularly exterior nook.

Potential acquisition: James Bradberry

Greatest want: Line of defense

The Saints must get youthful, and that features all alongside the defensive position. Getting a veteran isn’t probably the most conducive resolution, and so they did already deal with it in free company including Davon Godchaux. I nonetheless suppose they want extra, although, and possibly get a free agent on the youthful aspect.

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.(Photograph by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photos)

Greatest want: Linebacker

The Bucs’ roster nonetheless seems nice. Their strains are good on either 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 getting older and continues to be a high-level participant, however he’s shouldering the vast majority 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 in the end wanted.

Potential acquisition: Krys Barnes

NFC West

Greatest want: Offensive line

I like numerous 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. Perhaps carry again a well-recognized face as soon as he’s wholesome?

Potential acquisition: Will Hernandez

Greatest want: Tight finish

This was one other tough one as a result of the Rams have solely been ascending. They’ve an excellent offense with Matthew Stafford nonetheless on the helm, however I believe coach Sean McVay may 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 in opposition to the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Financial institution Area on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photograph by Nick Cammett/Diamond Photos by way of Getty Photos)

Greatest want: Security

The Niners had a defensive exodus this offseason however have been capable of 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 could go a great distance.

Potential acquisition: Marcus Williams

Greatest 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 continues to be a weak level, and I’d anticipate 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 possibly can observe Carmen on Twitter at @CarmieV. 

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