By this point in the NFL offseason, most teams are finished making sweeping changes to their rosters. But another key catalyst for potential change is fast approaching, with June 1 marking the date when many player contracts can more easily be traded or terminated.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the biggest remaining needs for some of the NFL’s expected 2024 contenders, as well as some of the top candidates to be cut or auctioned post-June 1:
Top remaining needs for contenders
Mike Hilton is reliable as a feisty slot starter, but Cincinnati’s two perimeter men are as follows: Cam Taylor-Britt, who’s 24 and never started more than 12 games in a season; and DJ Turner, who’s converting to corner after starting 12 games at safety as a rookie.
Bills: Front seven
You could still argue wide receiver here, with Josh Allen dependent on some combination of Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. But with Matt Milano coming off injury, Tyrel Dodson gone and Von Miller aging, a pass rusher or off-ball linebacker could help.
Trent McDuffie is a top-flight starter, but after dealing L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans, the Chiefs are betting on a quick jump from third-year successor Jaylen Watson, who’s only started eight games up to this point. Young reserve Joshua Williams provides another option at the position.
They addressed tackle by adding Tyler Guyton in the draft, but after losing Tyler Biadasz in free agency, questions remain about the fortitude of Dak Prescott’s front. On the other side, their front seven remains sorely dependent on Micah Parsons, with the interior D-line lacking a true difference-maker.
Both Connor Williams and Robert Hunt left via free agency, and Miami’s offensive line was iffy to begin with, at least from a durability standpoint. Terron Armstead is all but a perennial lock to sit out several contests at left tackle, and on…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-05-30 11:55:18
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