Some NFL teams are just one game away from a Super Bowl run, while others need a complete rebuild.
Regardless, all 32 teams have weaknesses in their 2024 draft that need to be addressed.
1 of 32Charles Leclair/USA Today Sports VideoArizona’s defense struggled at all three levels, but the defensive line, especially J.J. Watt and Jack Allen in the offseason.
The Cardinals not only allowed the most yards in football, they also ranked last in the league in quarterbacks.
2/32Stephen Lu / USA Today Sports VideoThe Falcons were banking on Desmond Ridder in 2023, and that bet was a big reason coach Arthur Smith was fired.
If Atlanta wants to make a difference soon, they will need to make a big move at quarterback.
3 out of 32Mitch Stringer / USA Today Sports PicturesThe emergence of rookie first-round pick Zay Flowers has helped transform the Ravens offense in 2023.
However, they are considering signing Odell Beckham Jr. After losing Nelson Agholor in free agency, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Baltimore returning to the top.
It is a good idea to maintain the aggressive momentum. 4/32Jamie Germano/USA Today Sports PhotographyBuffalo is one of the league’s elite teams in terms of quarterback speed, but that need will be on full display this offseason with Von Miller’s health issues and Leonard Floyd’s free agency.
The Bills will prioritize this area during the offseason. 5/32Jim Dedmon/USA Today Sports Photography.
There was a lot of focus on Bryce Young being the top pick with an average player season, but the reality didn’t last long.
Carolina’s offensive line was a constant problem and didn’t give Young much time or space to make plays.
After the Panthers traded so much draft capital to acquire the first pick last year, this area could be difficult to address.6/32Mark Hoffman/USA Today Sports Photography.
Chicago has slowly but surely expanded its offensive line, but regardless of who starts under center in 2024, there’s still a lot of work to be done.
The team allowed a sack rate of about 9 percent, worst in the NFL.7 out of 32Philip G.
Sports photos by Pavly/USA TodayCincinnati couldn’t replace safety Jesse Bates.
Defensive numbers have dropped significantly, including a league-worst 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
8/32Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports Photography Quarterback remains a strength of the Browns’ defense thanks to superstar Myles Garrett, but they still need help.
Za’Darius Smith is a free agent after a down season, and finding a new pass rusher is again important to keep Garrett focused. 9/32Matt Kartozian/USA Today Sports Photography
The run has been an issue for Dallas this season, and they were able to move on from injury-prone Leighton Vander Esch in the offseason.
Bolstering the secondary could be important for the Cowboys to round out their defense. 10 out of 32Isaiah J. Downing/USA Today Sports Photo.
The Broncos almost passed on Russell Wilson at the end of the year. Despite his big salary, the team is looking for a new starting pitcher for 2024.
Sean Payton could make a bold move to find his man in the draft. 11 out of 32Lon Horwedel/USA Today Sports PhotoAidan Hutchinson has become a star on Detroit’s defense, but he can’t do it alone.
The pass rush remains a weakness for the Lions in 2023 and is an area that should be a top priority in the draft. 12 out of 32Wm.
Glasheen/USA Today Sports ImagesGreen Bay’s backfield has struggled for most of 2023 and could lose contributors Keysian Nixon, Darnell Savage and Jonathan Owens in free agency.
Now you may need a design review. 13 out of 32Troy Taormina / USA Today Sports VideoHouston’s defense improved in 2023, but their secondary was still underperforming.
The team has a pair of goalkeepers in the form of junior Derek Stingley. And Jalen Pitre, but help could come from elsewhere.
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The defensive corps has been a strength of the Colts defense for the foreseeable future, but has quickly become a weakness.
Opposing teams ran the ball early and often against 2023 Indy, leaving their linebackers open.
15 out of 32Morgan Tencza/USA Today Sports ImagesDespite having former first-round quarterbacks Josh Allen and Trayvon Walker, Jacksonville struggled to land a consistent quarterback last season.
Increased internal pressure would help, and the team should also be able to replace pending free agent Allen.
