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Examining the franchises that still need to polish off their rosters during the second wave of free agency or the draft.
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The Vikings have a new quarterback. San Francisco brings back one of its former defensive stars. Plus, San Francisco brings back one of its former defensive stars, while the Commanders strengthened their rushing attack.
Dallas and Green Bay are at it again, with the Cowboys adding a quality pass rusher to a front in need of one.
Baltimore landed a great player, who will get a chance to win, while Las Vegas will have the opportunity to reload with a pair of first-round picks.
The Chargers, Titans and Raiders are in terrific shape, while the Browns and Jaguars are over the threshold, limiting their ability to sign big names.
Two quarterbacks lead our list, along with four defenders and a pair of wide receivers.
Kansas City’s draft haul is eerily similar to what GM Brett Veach received the last time he dealt away a homegrown All-Pro in 2022, something which isn’t lost on the team.
Not every player who received the tag should be happy about it, though one made out quite well the past 12 months.
While this class is short on big names, there is more boom than bust for this potential crop of players, including only three quarterbacks.
Why teams are already turning their focus to the 2027 draft. Plus, Tyler Linderbaum’s market, Malik Wallis’s options and more from around the league.
Miami’s Rueben Bain Jr. and Texas Tech’s David Bailey bring a ‘kill-all mentality’ and psychological edge to sacking the quarterback.