Every team's top 2024 NFL Draft needs, post-free agency frenzy edition
The bulk of this spring’s impact free agent signings have already put pen to paper. It took less than a week to shake up rosters and irritate last year’s pecking order with an eye on Super Bowl 59.
We don’t know how those big name signings will unfold on the field, but we have a decent idea of how they’ve changed franchise’s wish lists headed into the 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons patched up their biggest weakness while creating one for the Minnesota Vikings, who now have to find a new quarterback after Kirk Cousins’ departure. The Las Vegas Raiders no longer need a gap-clogging defensive lineman after signing Christian Wilkins but could still use help in the secondary behind him. The Kansas City Chiefs added Marquise Brown in free agency, but still have room for a dynamic deep threat in their passing game.
These moves have helped turn some “needs” into “wants” when it comes to this year’s crop of rookies. So what will all 32 teams be looking for at this year’s draft? Let’s run down the list in alphabetical order.