Stopping the run was a problem for Dallas at times this season, and they could move on from the injury-prone Leighton Vander Esch during the offseason. Shoring up the second level could be critical if the Cowboys want to complete the defense.

The Broncos all but moved on from Russell Wilson late in the year. Despite his hefty salary, the team is on the lookout for a new starter in 2024. Sean Payton could spark a bold move in the draft to find his man.

While Aidan Hutchinson has turned into a star for Detroit’s defense, he can’t do it all alone. The pass rush continued to be a weakness for the Lions in 2023, and an area that should be at the top of their list in the draft.

Green Bay’s backend struggled for much of 2023, and could lose contributors Keisean Nixon, Darnell Savage, and Jonathan Owens in free agency. It could be time for a revamp in the draft.

Houston’s defense made progress in 2023, but their secondary still struggled. The team has a pair of keepers in Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre, but could use help at other spots.

The linebacking corps was the strength of the Colt’s defense not too long ago, but it’s become a weakness quickly. Opposing teams ran the ball against Indy early and often in 2023, exposing the linebackers.

Despite the presence of former first-round pass rushers Josh Allen and Travon Walker, Jacksonville struggled to get to the quarterback consistently last season. More pressure on the interior would help, and the team could also need to replace Allen, a pending free agent.

It was clear from Week 1 that the Chiefs were undermanned at wideout. The emergence of rookie Rashee Rice is promising, but Patrick Mahomes needs more reliable weapons, especially with Travis Kelce showing signs of decline.

It’s unclear if Aidan O’Connell is the answer at quarterback, but the Raiders need to shore up the offensive line in any case with the right side potentially leaving in free agency. Run blocking was also exposed as a weakness in 2023.

The Chargers still have quality players in the secondary led by Derwin James and Asante Samuel, but the area was a weakness overall. Opposing offenses threw on the Chargers at will, with the team’s 2022 free agency bet on J.C. Jackson coming back to bite them.

The Rams got the most out of their roster in 2023, but some holes remain. LA desperately needs help at interior pass rusher to help support the dynamic duo of Aaron Donald and Kobie Turner on the interior

Miami heads into a crucial offseason with some potentially massive changes at linebacker. Bradley Chubb’s availability for the start of 2024 is up in the air following knee surgery, while Jerome Baker and Kyle Van Ginkel are pending free agents.

No team has more significant free-agency questions than the Vikings, led by the pending free-agency of Kirk Cousins. Assuming the team retains its veteran quarterback, they face a decision on edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Marcus Davenport. Minnesota struggled to rush the quarterback for much of 2023, and could use more youth in that area.

Poor quarterback play was the top area that led to Bill Belichick’s departure, with Mac Jones’ shocking decline after a strong rookie season. It would be a shock if the Patriots don’t select their long-term answer with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft.

The Saints face a brutal cap situation, so they must make the most of their draft choices. They had a terrible time getting to the quarterback in 2023, as Cam Jordan showed signs of decline and the young edge rushers didn’t deliver. That has to change next season.

The Giants’ offensive line was plagued by injuries last season, but they still need to address the area. The team’s quarterbacks suffered the highest sack rate in the league, and the interior was dominated.

With the return of Aaron Rodgers in 2024, the Jets are likely to go all-in once again. Keeping him healthy should be the top priority, and the current offensive line isn’t up to the task. The team has some promising young players but could use improvement across the entire offensive line.

Philly didn’t miss a beat at running back with D’Andre Swift replacing Miles Sanders at running back, but they’ll be forced to make another decision this season with Swift’s free agency. The Eagles probably can’t afford to spend big money at the position after paying Jalen Hurts, so the draft is an option to revamp the running back room.

Former first-round pick Kenny Pickett’s sophomore season was a massive disappointment, and he was benched for Mason Rudolph in the playoffs. Perhaps it’s too early to give up on Pickett, but his play to date as limited the team’s upside. Moving up in the draft to take his replacement would be a shocking but necessary move.

The 49ers have one of the top defensive lines in football, led by Nick Bosa and Javon Hargrave, but they could have a depth problem if Chase Young, Randy Gregory, Javon Kinlaw, and Clelin Ferrell depart in free agency. Adding more talent to the line will be high on the priority list.

It became clear the Seahawks needed to get younger on the defensive line last season, particularly on the interior. Seattle struggled to stop the run, and linemen Leonard Williams and Mario Edwards are free agents.

The Bucs face tough choices this offseason, as star Mike Evans is a free agent and Russell Gage is an obvious cut candidate. The progress the team saw from their offense could be curbed if they don’t address the position.

Tennessee’s offseason turnover along the offensive line didn’t do them any favors, and it’s obvious they need to address multiple spots. It wouldn’t be a shock to see the Titans spend a first-round pick on the line in back-to-back years after drafting Peter Skoronski last year.

Washington tried to will Sam Howell into becoming their long-term quarterback, but their best efforts didn’t work out in 2023. The No. 2 overall pick in the draft gives the team some great options.