NFL Team Needs: Prioritizing Every Roster's Biggest Weaknesses Before Week 5

It's time to start separating some contenders from pretenders, and NFL Week 4 lived up to that billing. As September comes to a close, we're getting a sense of what this campaign's teams can and cannot be.

Every week of the season, we'll assess the state of each roster with a particular focus on its weaknesses. By the end of the campaign, we'll have built a big board for every team based on its biggest needs and wants. Everything from immediate holes to fill to the offseason player carousel of free agency and the 2025 NFL draft is taken into account.

The weaknesses here are not just knee-jerk reactions to the weekend's games, but more an overarching assessment with both present and future roster-building in mind.

All AFC teams are scouted by Alex Ballentine, and all NFC teams are scouted by Matt Holder.

B/R's NFL coverage sees several of these players highlighted in more detail throughout the week elsewhere as well:

• Current NFL Trade Block Big Board
• 2025 NFL Draft Risers and Fallers and Latest Top 10 Mock Draft
• 2025 NFL Draft Pro Player Comparisons (ongoing evaluations)

Further analysis of every NFL roster will publish each Monday throughout the regular season.

It's hard to find many silver linings in a 28-point loss as the Arizona Cardinals had a rough performance in Week 4, especially defensively.

But Arizona can be happy about the contributions of rookies Trey Benson and Marvin Harison Jr. The running back had just nine carries and managed to rack up 50 yards for 5.6 yards per tote, while the wideout had five grabs for 45 yards and found the end zone for the third game in a row.

So, while the loss drops the team to 1-3, there is at least some optimism moving forward.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Defensive Tackle
2. Right Tackle
3. Edge-Rusher
4. Cornerback
5. Left Guard

Add Now: Trade for EDGE Haason Reddick, New York Jets

The Cardinals could use some help at edge-rusher with B.J. Ojulari out for the year, so a reunion with Reddick should be on the table. While the team might not be strong contender this season, they could be in 2025, and the pass-rusher is looking for a contract extension.

Also, the 30-year-old was listed as the No. 1 overall player on B/R's NFL Trade Block Big Board and as a fit for the Cardinals in this week's column.

"Arizona would be a logical landing spot for Reddick," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote. "The Cardinals have already lost pass-rusher B.J. Ojulari for the year (torn ACL), and head coach Jonathan Gannon previously coached Reddick as the Eagles defensive coordinator.

"The Cardinals ($23.7 million)...have the cap space to offer Reddick a new contract if that's what it takes to acquire him."

2025 Free Agency: DL Osa Odighizuwa, Dallas Cowboys

The Red Birds could use some extra talent on the interior defensive line and Odighizuwa will likely be one of the top free agents available at the position. While he's gotten off to a slow start this season, the 26-year-old who turns 27 in August recorded 43 pressures and a run-defense grade of 70.2 in 2023, according to Pro Football Focus.

2025 NFL Draft: S Malaki Starks, Georgia

As mentioned last week, Budda Baker's contract is about to expire, so Arizona will likely be looking for a new safety. Adding an elite talent like the Georgia product should be on the table for Monti Ossenfort during the draft.

"Starks is the best safety in college football," B/R defensive backs scout Cory Giddings said. "An elite athlete, Starks is a versatile defender who is a ball hawk in coverage, whether he's working in a deep zone or man coverage. He does a great job of staying in the proper position and attacking the ball in the air.

"When playing the run, he can look like a heat-seeking missile."

(Previous Week's Selections: OT La'el Collins, S Jevon Holland, CB Shavon Revel)

It certainly wasn't conventional, but the Atlanta Falcons found a way to get the job done against New Orleans in a pivotal early-season NFC South matchup.

Atlanta's offense never managed to find the end zone, but a blocked punt for a touchdown and a pick-six by linebacker Troy Andersen combined with four Younghoe Koo field goals were good enough to get the 26-24 win.

Koo won it with a career-high 58-yarder as the Falcons defense and special teams put the team on their back to get to 2-2 and tie for second place in the division with the Saints.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Center
2. Linebacker
3. Left Guard
4. Defensive Tackle (not named Grady Jarrett)
5. 2nd Cornerback

Add Now: C Mason Cole

The Falcons placed starting center Drew Dalman on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain last week. The team might want to add a veteran to the practice squad at least just in case of an emergency. Also, it helps that Cole also has experience playing guard if needed.

2025 Free Agency: CB Rasul Douglas, Buffalo Bills

With Mike Hughes' and Dee Alford's contracts about to expire in the offseason, Atlanta will be looking for a second cornerback to play on the other side of A.J. Terrell Jr. Douglas would be a good option seeing as he has great ball skills with 75 career passes defended and 19 interceptions heading into this past weekend.

Also, the 29-year-old who turns 30 in August shouldn't cost too much on the open market and might be willing to sign for a cheaper deal to continue playing for a contender. That'd be good for an organization expected to have a little less than $12 million of cap space available this offseason, per Over The Cap.

2025 NFL Draft: S Dante Trader Jr., Maryland

Richie Grant is an impending free agent and Justin Simmons is only on a one-year deal. Also, even if Simmons gets re-signed in the offseason, he turns 31 years old in November, so Terry Fontenot will likely be exploring this year's safety class to inject some youth into the position group.

Trader would be a good target as he's currently the second-highest-graded safety on B/R's big board. "The Terripan is a high motor player who flies all over the field," defensive backs scout Cory Giddings said. "He can be a riser with consistent play this season."

(Previous Week's Selections: LB E.J. Speed, EDGE Darrell Taylor, C Parker Brailsford)

The Ravens-Derrick Henry pairing took a big step forward this weekend. To be more accurate they took about 199 yards worth of steps forward. The star back made up for a slow start with his new team by running over, around and through the Buffalo Bills defense in prime time.

That, combined with a dialed-in defense that limited Josh Allen and the Bills to 180 passing yards, led the Ravens to a 35-10 win on Sunday Night Football. The AFC was effectively put on notice that Baltimore is still a Super Bowl threat.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Edge-Rusher
2. Interior Offensive Line
3. Wide Receiver
4. Right Tackle
5. Running Back

Add Now: CB Jonathan Jones, New England Patriots (trade)

The Ravens are built to win now, even if they got off to a rocky start this year. Lamar Jackson is in his prime and they've made moves to be a threat in the AFC. However, the cornerback depth could continue to be an issue, and another aggressive move might be necessary to prepare for the explosive offenses they will see in the playoffs.

Jonathan Jones is a capable corner on a young New England Patriots team trying to find its way. T.J. Tampa has been hurt and Nate Wiggins is still learning the ropes as a rookie. Jones would bring needed flexibility to the secondary.

2025 Free Agency: S Jason Pinnock, New York Giants

Safety isn't a huge need right now. The Ravens have a good trio in the back half of the defense between Kyle Hamilton, Marcus Williams and Eddie Jackson. The problem moving forward is that Jackson is going to be 31 next season and he has an expiring contract.

The Ravens could take a step toward putting together a young core at the position that could be there for a long time by signing Jason Pinnock. The Giants safety has only gotten better throughout his rookie contract with the Giants and will be ready to cash in as a 26-year-old free agent.

2025 NFL Draft: WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford

It's a good thing that Isaiah Likely is enjoying a breakout season thus far. Lamar Jackson isn't getting much help from anyone else in the pass game. This year was the final chance for Rashod Bateman to be a legitimate threat on the outside and it just hasn't happened.

Assuming Likely can take over Mark Andrews' role and Zay Flowers will continue to be a big-play threat out of the slot, the Ravens are still just going to need an outside receiver to fill out their weapons cache. Elic Ayomanor has the build for the job at 6'2", 210 pounds.

(Previous Week's Selections: RB Frank Gore Jr., Edge Darrell Taylor, RB Kalel Mullings)

Week 4's Sunday Night Football matchup with the Baltimore Ravens was a night to forget for the Buffalo Bills. Not only did Derrick Henry run all over the defense for 199 yards, but the Bills offense didn't really have an answer for the Ravens defense in a 35-10 loss.

The Ravens shut down the Bills ground game and Allen was facing too much pressure in the pass game to get anything going. This was a reminder that the Bills have some things to work on if they want to be a Super Bowl contender come playoff time.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. Linebacker
3. Edge-Rusher
4. Interior Defensive Line
5. Wide Receiver

Add Now: OT Donovan Smith

The Bills were dealt an underrated blow when backup tackle Tylan Grable suffered an abdominal injury in Week 3 that will keep him out of the lineup for a while. The Bills were already thin at the position and were left with just one backup in Ryan Van Demark.

The idea of a Super Bowl contender turning to someone with as little experience as Van Demark in the case of an injury to their tackle is scary. The Bills need to be thinking ahead about what they would do in the case that Dion Dawkins or Spencer Brown were to get injured. Signing veteran Donovan Smith, who just got done starting for the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, would be a good move.

2025 Free Agency: WR Mike Williams, New York Jets

The Bills are relying on Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mack Hollins to play a lot of their wide receiver snaps. The duo have done a nice job of helping the Bills offense keep rolling, but they could aim a little higher with the role in the offseason.

Mike Williams has a lot of injury red flags and has struggled to catch on with the Jets thus far. However, he's a more talented player than both Valdes-Scantling and Hollins.

2025 NFL Draft: S Keon Sabb, Alabama

The Bills are humming right along in 2024, but there are still some positions on the roster that are reason for worry. Case in point, the Bills re-signed Taylor Rapp and drafted Cole Bishop, but Damar Hamlin still broke through into the starting lineup. It's a position group that could be improved, and drafting Keon Sabb could be a way to do it.

(Previous Week's Selections: LB E.J. Speed, DT Greg Gaines, Edge Jalon Walker)

It only took one week for Andy Dalton's magic to wear off as the Carolina Panthers fell to the team that drafted Dalton, 34-24. That pushes Carolina to 1-3 and prevents the team from recording back-to-back wins for the first time since 2022.

However, the silver lining is rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette, who is starting to emerge after posting six catches for 66 yards and his first NFL touchdown. That gives Legette eight grabs, 108 yards and a score in the last two games.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Quarterback
2. Tight End
3. Edge-Rusher
4. Safety
5. Left Tackle

Add Now: WR Hunter Renfrow

The Panthers placed Adam Thielen on injured reserve with a hamstring injury last week, leaving the offense with some room to add another wide receiver. Specifically, the team could use someone who can operate out of the slot.

Also, it'd be smart to use this as an opportunity to bring in someone on the younger side who could be part of the club's long-term plans. Renfrow is just 28 years old and has a 1,000-yard season on his résumé. Plus, he's from South Carolina and went to Clemson, so this would be a homecoming of sorts.

2025 Free Agency: CB Kristian Fulton, Los Angeles Chargers

Mike Jackson and Troy Hill are impending free agents while Jaycee Horn is only under contract through 2025. Carolina will be in the cornerback market this offseason, and the current Charger could be a good pickup for the organization.

While Fulton's time in Tennessee was disappointing, he's had a strong start in Los Angeles this season. He was targeted only 10 times through the first three games and was giving up just 2.2 yards per reception and a 64.6 passer rating when thrown at, per Pro Football Focus. Also, he just turned 26, so he'd fit in with the Panthers' youth movement.

2025 NFL Draft: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

No matter how well Andy Dalton plays during the rest of the campaign, the 36-year-old who turns 37 next month isn't the franchise's quarterback of the future. Dan Morgan will likely be exploring this year's crop of signal-callers, and the Colorado product will undoubtedly be on Morgan's radar.

"Sanders is accustomed to the bright lights and high expectations," B/R offensive skill positions scout Damian Parson said. "He would bring stability to the QB position with his innate passing ability, whether kept clean or under pressure. Sanders possesses a good NFL-caliber arm with high-end accuracy and ball placement."

(Previous Week's Selections: QB Kyle Trask, WR Tee Higgins, QB Carson Beck)

The Chicago Bears managed to take advantage of a beat-up Rams team and keep pace in the NFC North, pulling out the 24-18 win on Sunday. D'Andre Swift led the way with his best performance in Chicago to date, serving as the team's leading receiver (seven catches for 72 yards) and rusher with 16 carries, 93 yards (5.8 YPC) and a touchdown.

Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams didn't have an impressive stat line with just 157 passing yards. However, Williams did make a few strong throws, including a touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the third quarter to make it a two-possession game, to show signs of growth.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Center
2. Offensive Tackle depth
3. Quarterback
4. Right Guard
5. Wide Receiver

Add Now: IOL Mason Cole

With Coleman Shelton at center and Matt Pryor starting last week over Nate Davis, the Bears' interior offensive line could use some help. Adding someone like Cole, who has experience playing both guard spots and center, might be a good idea. That would give the team another veteran to turn to, especially while Ryan Bates is on injured reserve.

2025 Free Agency: G Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys

On a related note, Chicago's interior offensive line issues aren't going away anytime soon and could get worse in the offseason seeing as Shelton, Pryor and Teven Jenkins are impending free agents. Also, Davis could be a salary-cap casualty since cutting him would save the club $9.5 million, per Over The Cap.

Don't be surprised if Ryan Poles goes after one of the best guards on the open market in Martin. The future Hall of Famer might not have a long tenure in the Windy City, but he could help protect Caleb Williams and fill one of the team's biggest needs.

2025 NFL Draft: EDGE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

Darrell Taylor is in the last year of his contract and DeMarcus Walker could be let go to create $5.25 million of cap space this spring, per Over The Cap. The Bears might be looking into this year's edge class, and the Aggie would be a good option as he has the potential to be a well-rounded defensive end.

Scourton has an impressive combination of size (6'4" and 280 pounds) and strength to be an effective run defender, as he can win at the point of attack to get extension on blocks from offensive tackles. He also has a good spin move that he can win with as a pass-rusher and shows the movement skills to develop a wide pass-rush arsenal.

(Previous Week's Selections: OT David Bakhtiari, WR Chris Godwin, CB Mansoor Delane)

The Bengals offense got going for the second consecutive week. The difference this week was the defense did a good enough job for the Bengals to pick up their first win of the season, 34-24.

A win over the Panthers isn't going to be the turning point for anyone's season. They will likely be in the running for the No. 1 pick in next year's draft. This was still a must-win game, and the Bengals did exactly what they needed to do. We'll find out a lot more when they play the Ravens next week.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. Interior Offensive Line
3. Wide Receiver
   
4. Interior Defensive Line
   
5. Edge-Rusher

Add Now: CB Kaiir Elam, Buffalo Bills (trade)

The Bengals are looking for answers on defense. The talent on offense is too much for Cincinnati to struggle for the entire season, but the holes are starting to show on a consistent basis for the defense. Part of the problem is a secondary that has already given up some big games to opposing quarterbacks.

Trading for Kaiir Elam wouldn't necessarily fix things right away, but it would give them another young talent to develop. The former first-round pick has fallen out of favor in Buffalo, but he might get his career back on track in another defensive system.

2025 Free Agency: DT Tershawn Wharton, Kansas City Chiefs

Tershawn Wharton is an afterthought for the Kansas City Chiefs, but he is actually a useful player. He's in his fifth season with the back-to-back champions, and his ability to plug up run lanes has made him a consistent part of their defensive line rotation.

The Bengals could use more players like that. The run defense has struggled at times this season, and adding more depth to their interior rotation would help.

2025 NFL Draft: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado

The Bengals' rough start to the season has left open the possibility that they'll be able to get one of the top prospects in next year's draft. Travis Hunter is one of those elite prospects. While it's unclear whether he'll play receiver or cornerback in the league, the truth is that the Bengals have a need for both.

This is likely Tee Higgins' final season in Cincinnati, and the secondary could use an elite cornerback prospect. Hunter could eventually get to a place where he can help on both sides of the ball and could help this team get its swagger back.

(Previous Week's Selections: DT Tommy Togiai, Edge Jonathan Cooper, DT Deone Walker)

The Cleveland Browns find themselves in the midst of an identity crisis a quarter of the way through the season. Deshaun Watson was better on Sunday, but not good enough to allow the Browns to score more than 16 points against a Raiders defense that has been bad against the pass all season.

At the same time, the Raiders ran over a Browns defense that was among the fiercest in the league last season. Vegas averaged 5.2 yards per carry, and Gardner Minshew II only had to throw for 130 yards for the Raiders to win.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Wide Receiver
2. Running Back
3. Left Tackle
4. Linebacker
5. Cornerback

Add Now: OT Walker Little, Jacksonville Jaguars (trade)

The Browns offense hasn't been able to get into a rhythm, in part, because of an offensive line that has had terrible injury luck. Few NFL teams could withstand the rash of injuries the Browns have had up front, and Deshaun Watson's penchant for holding on to the ball too long certainly doesn't help.

Trading for a healthy alternative at tackle who could step in and potentially even earn a second contract would be good. Walker Little fits that bill as he's still stuck behind Cam Robinson and Anton Harrison.

2025 Free Agency: DT Bobby Brown III, Los Angeles Rams

The Browns defense is only as good as the defensive front. Jim Schwartz's scheme relies on the front four getting pressure, and the Browns have invested accordingly. However, they've relied on a lot of veterans on short-term contracts to plug holes on the inside.

Going after a 25-year-old free agent like Bobby Brown III, paired with the eventual development of rookie Michael Hall Jr. could give them a young tandem to anchor the interior. The 6'4", 324-pound nose tackle would give them a run-stuffing presence in the middle who can also push the pocket.

2025 NFL Draft: WR Kyren Lacy, LSU

The overall frustration with the offense has a lot of root causes. The offensive line has struggled and Deshaun Watson hasn't even com close to being worth his contract.

Getting out of that deal is going to be tough for the Browns. They've pushed enough of his guaranteed money into the future that it's going to be difficult to walk away from him after the season. They can, however, start rebuilding the passing game by adding new blood in the receiver room.

Kyren Lacy is starting to draw attention of scouts. Here's B/R's Damian Parson on the LSU playmaker:

"Kyren Lacy is a nuanced route-runner who understands how to set up defenders and attack leverages. He is a savvy route salesman, making most routes look similar until the breaking point.

"The best way to describe Lacy is 'steady Eddie.' He is reliable and will get the job done. He offers inside and outside alignment flexibility, which is needed in today's NFL."

(Previous Week's Selections: OT Donovan Smith, WR Dyami Brown, RB Ashton Jeanty)

It certainly wasn't the prettiest win, but the Dallas Cowboys managed to get back on track Thursday night by taking down the Giants.

Dak Prescott was an efficient 22-of-27 with 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a 15-yard score to Rico Dowdle. The running back also had a decent night on the ground with a team-high 46 rushing yards on 11 carries (4.2 YPC).

The W keeps Dallas' playoff hopes alive heading into a brutal six-game stretch against Pittsburgh, Detroit, San Francisco, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Houston.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Left Tackle
2. Nose Tackle
3. Defensive End
4. Center
5. 2nd Cornerback

Add Now: EDGE Frank Clark

Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence went down with injuries on Thursday and both could miss a significant amount of time. While the Cowboys have Carl Lawson to turn to, it couldn't hurt to add one more veteran into the mix.

Clark was released by two teams last season, but he did log five sacks in 2022 with the Chiefs, so it might be worth it for the Cowboys to at least bring him in for a workout and see if he has anything left in the tank.

2025 Free Agency: DL Jonathan Bullard, Minnesota Vikings

Dallas has several impending free-agent defensive tackles, including Osa Odighizuwa. Also, the defense has struggled against the run over the last few years, so adding some gap-fillers in the trenches will likely be a point of emphasis this spring.

While Bullard doesn't have the pass-rushing skills that Odighizuwa has, the former can at least help stop the run to be a potential solution to one of the team's biggest issues. The soon-to-be 31-year-old also shouldn't break the bank in free agency, which would allow Jerry Jones to keep other in-house free agents this offseason.

2025 NFL Draft: WR Evan Stewart, Oregon

Brandin Cooks' contract is about to expire and Jalen Tolbert is only signed through 2025, so the Cowboys might be looking for some wide receiver help in this year's draft. The offense could use a second weapon next to CeeDee Lamb, and the Oregon product fits that profile.

"Stewart is a quick-twitch route-runner with alignment versatility," B/R offensive skill positions scout Damian Parson said. "He makes plays from all across the offensive formations.

"Stewart possesses good vertical speed to stress defenses down the field and after the catch. Route running is a strength of his game to win against both man and zone coverages. Stewart's frame and skill set resemble Minnesota Vikings WR2 Jordan Addison."

(Previous Week's Selections: DT Mike Purcell, RB Aaron Jones, EDGE Landon Jackson)

Bo Nix threw his first NFL touchdown and the Broncos moved to 2-2 with a 10-9 win over the New York Jets. It was not pretty. Nix was 12-of-25 for 60 yards as the Broncos offense tried to manage a rainy day.

The more important piece of news for the Broncos this season was that the defense was dominant for the second consecutive week. The Jets have some firepower and the Broncos held them to just nine points on the day. Sean Payton's blueprint to win in 2024 is apparent. They have to run the ball effectively, get the ball out of Nix's hands safely and play great defense.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. Edge-Rusher
3. Safety
4. Running Back
5. Wide Receiver

Add Now: WR Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns (trade)

The Broncos have shown some signs of life with Bo Nix at quarterback, but his success is going to depend on the supporting cast the Broncos are able to put around him. Right now, the receiver room could use a legitimate No. 1 receiver. Amari Cooper is a prime trade candidate if the Browns don't start playing much better soon.

Cooper is on an expiring contract with a small base salary. He would be a cost-effective addition in the middle of the season who could help the Broncos offense make real progress for the rest of the season.

2025 Free Agency: RB Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

Javonte Williams has had every opportunity to show that he can be a featured back after his knee injury in 2021. He just hasn't done it and came into this week averaging 2.2 yards per carry. Again, supporting Bo Nix is going to be one of the team's most important objectives of the 2025 offseason and signing a running back who can maximize the running game might be a part of that process.

The Steelers are going to have to decide between Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren this offseason. Harris has the been more productive back, but he will also cost the most. If the Steelers don't re-sign him then the Broncos should be among the teams pursuing him.

2025 NFL Draft: IOL Parker Brailsford, Alabama

The Broncos took a dice roll on Luke Wattenberg being able to play the center position. Thus far, it's looking like Denver will have to re-assess things this offseason. As they continue to go with a youth movement on offense, it might be wise to address the center position and find Nix a center he an work with for the foreseeable future.

Parker Brailsford is one of the top center prospects in the draft at this point. He might be a little undersized, but he's a good athlete who can anchor well enough in pass protection don't the inside.

(Previous Week's Selections: RB Dameon Pierce, C Ryan Kelly, WR Tory Horton)

It took four weeks but the Detroit Lions offense finally got back on track with a 42-point outing in their win over the Seahawks on Monday night. The offense was clicking so much that Jared Goff was out there catching touchdown passes.

Goff also was a perfect 18-of-18 on his pass attempts, throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns with seven different receivers catching passes and five accounting for 40 or more yards. Detroit was spreading the wealth and will be a scary offense moving forward if they continue distributing the ball like that.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. 2nd Edge-Rusher
3. Offensive Line depth
4. Wide Receiver
5. Defensive Tackle

Add Now: Trade for EDGE Haason Reddick, New York Jets

Marcus Davenport is out for the season, which is a crushing injury for the Lions since he was supposed to be the defense's second edge defender and take some of the pressure off Aidan Hutchinson. That leaves the cupboard pretty bare, so the front office should see if it can swing a deal with the Jets.

While Reddick is looking for a contract extension before hitting the field, Davenport is only on a one-year deal, so the position will be an offseason need for Detroit anyway. This could be a two-birds, one-stone situation in which the organization simultaneously fills an immediate and long-term void.

2025 Free Agency: CB Asante Samuel Jr., Los Angeles Chargers

It's been well-documented that the Lions could use some help at cornerback, and that problem is only going to get worse this spring when Carlton Davis and Emmanuel Moseley hit the open market. The team already has a young talent at the position in Terrion Arnold, so it'd be wise to go after a proven veteran in free agency even if it costs top dollar.

Samuel will be one of the top corners available as he doesn't turn 25 until next month and has shown some impressive ball skills with six interceptions and 37 passes defended in 49 career regular-season games. Meanwhile, Brad Holmes is currently projected to have nearly $80 million of cap space available, per Over The Cap.

2025 NFL Draft: IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

Kevin Zeitler is only under contract for this season and Graham Glasgow has just two years left on his deal after this one. Holmes will likely be looking into this year's crop of interior offensive linemen in the draft, and the Buckeye is an intriguing prospect.

"Jackson has a few consistency areas to clean up," The Draft Network's Daniel Harms wrote. "Still, he's easily one of the best offensive linemen in the country, and his blend of athleticism, size, and length will make him a challenging task for any defensive lineman."

(Previous Week's Selections: CB Kaiir Elam, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, DL Walter Nolen)

Expect the "Should the Green Bay Packers start Malik Willis over Jordan Love?" chatter to be loud this week. Green Bay is now 2-0 with Willis but 0-2 with Love after Sunday's loss to the NFC North-leading and undefeated Vikings.

While the Packers only lost by two points and Love threw for nearly 400 yards and four touchdowns, his three interceptions were key in the team's loss. Two picks came in the first half to contribute to a 21-point deficit at halftime, and the other came late in the fourth quarter to put a damper on the comeback effort.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Center
2. Linebacker
3. Defensive Tackle
4. Guard
5. Quarterback

Add Now: Trade for LB E.J. Speed, Indianapolis Colts

Linebacker is a current weakness for the Packers as starters Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie each posted sub-50 grades from Pro Football Focus through the first three games of the season. Meanwhile, Speed has been listed on B/R's NFL Trade Block Big Board in back-to-back weeks and would be an upgrade for the defense.

"Speed, who had a breakout 102-tackle campaign last season, is set to be a free agent in 2025," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote ahead of Week 3. "He's a fast, physical, do-it-all linebacker who should draw trade interest even if Indianapolis isn't necessarily selling.

"Already this season, Speed has recorded 21 tackles and a quarterback hit. He has also allowed an opposing passer rating of just 56.2 in coverage."

2025 Free Agency: RB D'Onta Foreman, Cleveland Browns

With A.J. Dillon and Emanuel Wilson set to hit free agency this offseason, Green Bay could use another running back to take some of the load off Josh Jacobs' shoulders. Specifically, the offense could use a between-the-tackles bruiser, which fits Foreman's profile.

While he hasn't gotten much playing time with the Browns this season, the seven-year pro racked up 425 yards and four touchdowns in nine games with the Bears last year and had 914 yards and five touchdowns with the Panthers in 2022. He could be a good complement to Jacobs and should be a relatively cheap pickup in free agency.

2025 NFL Draft: DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan

T.J. Slaton is an impending free agent and hasn't been playing that well this season, so Brian Gutekunst might be looking for a defensive tackle or two during this year's draft. More specifically, the team could use a run-stuffer in the middle, and that's what Grant can provide.

At 6'3" and 339 pounds, the Wolverine has the size to line up at nose tackle, and his impressive upper-body strength allows him to get extension and shed blocks. Grant is hard to move in the running game and has upside as a bull-rusher if he can consistently keep his pads down.

(Previous Week's Selections: DT D.J. Jones, LT Cam Robinson, RB Omarion Hampton)

Good football teams are able to shake off a bad performance and bounce back in a big way the next week. The Texans showed they were a good football team in that way with a big 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars to establish an early lead in the AFC South.

After nearly getting shut out by the Vikings a week ago, the offense was much better against the Jags. C.J. Stroud threw for 345 yards and Nico Collins was dominant with 12 receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown. The Texans still have to clean up some penalty issues, but they are the early favorite in their division.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Interior Defensive Line
2. Cornerback
3. Interior Offensive Line
4. Running Back
5. Safety

Add Now: CB J.C. Jackson

There aren't a ton of immediate holes in this Houston roster, so additions now should be focused on injury insurance or patching holes from injuries. Signing J.C. Jackson would serve as some injury insurance for a group of outside cornerbacks that isn't really impressive after starters Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter.

This is a position where injuries usually happen and every team needs more cornerback depth. J.C. Jackson is one of those players who remains unsigned but could probably still help a team in a pinch.

2025 Free Agency: IOL Aaron Banks, San Francisco 49ers

Kenyon Green has been given a lot of chances to show that he can live up his first-round draft pedigree. Thus far, it just isn't happening. It's one of the few spots on the Texans offense that could use an upgrade if he doesn't pick things up quickly.

If the Texans are in the market for a new left guard next offseason, then Aaron Banks would make perfect sense. Banks has become a good starter for the Niners, and Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik comes from the San Francisco coaching tree. He would finalize an offensive line that could be one of the best units in the league if he signs with Houston.

2025 NFL Draft: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

The safety position is not an immediate need, but the draft is often about anticipating needs and addressing them ahead of time. In this case, the Texans would be looking to add an eventual replacement for Jimmie Ward. The veteran plays the enforcer role in the secondary and can easily transition from playing deep to getting in the box as a run defender.

Nick Emmanowri was 11th on Bruce Feldman's annual list of exceptional athletes. The 6'3", 227-pound safety reportedly clocked in close to 23 miles per hour and is putting good things on film. He already has two interceptions this season with 24 tackles through four games.

(Previous Week's Selections: RB Jerick McKinnon, DT Bobby Brown III, CB Jabbar Muhammad)

The Colts were able to keep the momentum going after getting their first win of the season in Week 3 thanks to a hot start from the offense. Handing the Steelers their first loss of the season allowed the Colts to stay just a game behind the Houston Texans' early pace in the AFC South.

That's the good news. The bad news is that Anthony Richardson had to leave another game due to injury. Richardson's health has been an issue since he was drafted. He was 3-of-4 for 71 yards with another 24 yards rushing before getting pulled from the game. Joe Flacco did just enough to hold off a Steelers comeback attempt.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Interior Defensive Line
2. Cornerback
3. Safety
4. Tight End
5. Edge-Rusher

Add Now: Edge Randy Gregory

Most of our add-now suggestions for the Colts have been in the secondary. It's the most nebulous position group on the Indianapolis roster right now, but we're going to look at an emerging need this week with the edge-rusher group. Kwity Paye was out this week. DeForest Buckner isn't an edge, but he did help with the pass rush and he's on injured reserve.

Laiatu Latu is emerging, but it would be good for the Colts to add at least one more defensive lineman to their roster. Randy Gregory is one of the most compelling players on the free-agent market. He played 16 games last season with stints in Denver and San Francisco but has yet to play a game this season.

2025 Free Agency: CB Michael Jackson Sr., Carolina Panthers

Between the inexperienced secondary and the lackluster run defense, the Colts defense is in for some changes in the offseason. That might include signing some veterans who are just going to bring some stability. That's exactly what Michael Jackson Sr. is doing for the Carolina Panthers this season.

He's not a dominant corner by any stretch, but he's played every snap for the Panthers this season and had given up a passer rating of 87.1 with one interception going into Week 4.

2025 NFL Draft: DL Mason Graham, Michigan

This pairing was suggested by B/R's Brent Sobleski in a top-10 mock from two weeks ago. Sobleski pointed out the Colts' atrocious run defense as an area of concern before laying out how Graham could help the Colts defense in the long term.

"Michigan's Mason Graham may come in and be slotted behind Buckner and Grover Stewart initially. However, he's a rare defensive tackle prospect capable of being a disruptive force on all three downs. His inclusion to the rotation should greatly strengthen what may be the league's biggest weakness."

(Previous Week's Selections: CB Emmanuel Forbes (trade), LB David Long Jr., S Nick Emmanwori)

A win over the Houston Texans in Week 4 could have gone a long way toward keeping the Jags' season from feeling like a lost cause. While they played much better than they did in a blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills, it still wasn't enough to come away with the win.

A 24-20 loss to a division rival feels a whole lot worse when it takes your record to 0-4. It's going to take a drastic and immediate turnaround from Trevor Lawrence and a banged up Jaguars defense to get things headed in the right direction.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. Edge-Rusher
3. Wide Receiver
4. Tight End
5. Interior Offensive Line

Add Now: LB Damien Wilson

The Jaguars linebacker corps was bitten by the injury bug heading into Week 4. Foyesade Oluokun was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury and Devin Lloyd has been dealing with a knee injury. That leaves Ventrell Miller as the primary linebacker who is healthy and Chad Muma as the next potential guy up.

That's no good for the Jaguars. Muma has been a bitter disappointment and Miller is a bit on the smaller side. Signing a veteran like Damien Wilson who has some size and strength to him (6'1", 245 pounds) as a thumper to fill run lanes isn't a bad idea.

2025 Free Agency: CB Paulson Adebo, New Orleans Saints

Ronald Darby is doing a fine job of holding down the cornerback job opposite Tyson Campbell, but he's a veteran who is best-served as a one-year solution. If the Jaguars want to find a long-term starter at the position, then it's going to be a younger free-agent addition or draft pick.

Paulson Adebo is one of the best players who could be available in 2025 free agency. The Saints generally lose a few talented players on the market because of how they handle the cap. They also drafted Kool-Aid McKinstry as a potential replacement for Adebo next season.

2025 NFL Draft: LB Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma

Foyesade Oluokun is going to be a 30-year-old linebacker with at least one new injury on his injury history. Devin Lloyd is a young star at the position, but the Jaguars might want to look into finding him a new running mate through the draft.

As Matt Holder noted, Stutsman has the physical tools to be an intriguing possibility.

"Stutsman has plenty of traits that an NFL linebackers coach would love to work with. He's 6'4" and 241 pounds and has impressive movement skills to be a well-rounded player at the next level. He does need to work on the mental part of the game as his instincts are shaky, but the physical profile will be hard to pass up if a coaching staff feels they can work with him on the former."

(Previous Week's Selections: Nik Bonitto (trade), IOL Will Fries, CB Will Johnson)

The Chiefs were both winners and losers in Week 4. They moved to 4-0 on the season with a 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. You're never going to complain about a win over a division rival. However, they also lost Rashee Rice early in the game. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the receiver is believed to have torn his ACL.

That's another major injury with Hollywood Brown and Isiah Pacheco already out of the lineup.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Interior Defensive Line
2. Wide Receiver
3. Cornerback
4. Safety
5. Left Tackle

Add Now: WR Darius Slayton, New York Giants (trade)

The Chiefs passing offense has been good enough to get by but hasn't been nearly as efficient or explosive as it should be. Patrick Mahomes came into the week ranked 21st in Total QBR and the Chiefs were just outside of the top 10 in offensive DVOA. That explosiveness is going to be even harder to come by with Rashee Rice likely out for the season.

Adding to the receiver room would be an obvious way to improve the offense. Darius Slayton is taking a back seat to Malik Nabers for a 1-3 New York Giants team and playing on an expiring contract. That makes him a potential trade target. His speed and experience could add an explosive element to the offense.

2025 Free Agency: LB E.J. Speed, Indianapolis Colts

Nick Bolton is one of a few important impending free agents on the Chiefs roster. He'll be 25 next offseason and could be the top linebacker free agent based on his talent and age. That could make it difficult for the Chiefs to retain him as they worry about potentially paying Trey Smith in addition to the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones.

The alternative might be identifying an older free agent who is going the cheaper but might thrive in the Chiefs' defensive system. E.J. Speed would qualify. The 29-year-old is still putting up good production in Indianapolis but shouldn't have a robust market based on his age and positional value.

2025 NFL Draft: Edge Landon Jackson, Arkansas

The Chiefs are going to have to continue to be intentional about stacking the edges of their defensive line. Considering how much they are paying Chris Jones, getting a few rotational players on the defensive line on rookie contracts is going to be critical. Landon Jackson is a unique prospect thanks to his build, but his power-based approach to the game should fit right in with Steve Spagnuolo's system.

Here's Matt Holder on Jackson's profile:

"At 6'7" and 280 pounds, Jackson has great size and an NFL-ready body. He's also physical at the point of attack to set the edge and has good use of hands as a pass-rusher. Jackson isn't an elite athlete and can be a little robotic with his movement, which could hurt his draft stock, but he has more bend than one might think for someone of his profile and projects to be at least a solid defensive end at the next level."

(Previous Week's Selections: DT Siaki Ika, CB Eric Stokes, IOL Earnest Greene III)

Just one week after giving up 36 points to Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers, the Raiders defense put the locks on the Cleveland Browns offense. Tyree Wilson had two of the Raiders quarterback hits, and they held Deshaun Watson to a 36.7 QBR.

The most exciting news for the Raiders might be how well they ran the football. The ground game has struggled this year, but they averaged 5.2 yards per carry with Alexander Mattison making a strong case to become the team's lead back over Zamir White.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Edge-Rusher
2. Offensive Tackle
3. Cornerback
4. Quarterback
5. Running Back

Add Now: WR Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans (trade)

This offense might be closer to a complete rebuild than the Raiders would care to admit. Davante Adams missed this week with a hamstring injury and the depth at wide receiver is a bit scary.

Trading for Treylon Burks would give the Raiders an injection of young talent. Burks has not worked out in Tennessee since the Titans used a first-round pick to draft him, but he's only 24 years old. The physical traits that made him a first-round prospect are still there, but it might take a new situation to bring that potential out. The Titans have barely used the former first-round pick after rebuilding their own receiving corps this offseason, so he should come cheap.

2025 Free Agency: Edge Derek Barnett, Houston Texans

No position has been more disappointing for the Raiders as their edge-rusher situation. The pairing of Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce was supposed to lead a strong defense that could carry the season. Instead, Koonce suffered a season-ending injury, Tyree Wilson hasn't stepped up outside of this game, and Crosby is now dealing with an ankle injury.

Every team has to try to build edge depth, and the Raiders just don't have it right now. Signing a veteran like Derek Barnett would help. He'll be 29 next offseason and hasn't been ultra-productive, but he already has two sacks this season and has been a contributor on some good defenses throughout his career.

2025 NFL Draft: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

The defensive end position has been disappointing, but the running back position has been a letdown on offense. The front office and coaching staff showed a lot of faith in Zamir White when they allowed Josh Jacobs to walk in free agency and proceeded to do little to nothing to replace him. White has not responded, though.

Quinshon Judkins is one of a few draft-eligible backs who already looks like he has the skills to lead an NFL backfield. He runs well behind his pads and is tough to bring down while possessing the speed to break off big gains. He hasn't been given a lot of targets at Ohio State or Ole Miss, but he's caught the ones he gets.

(Previous Week's Selections: Edge Azeez Ojulari (trade), CB Charvarius Ward, WR Tre Harris)

The Chargers fell to 2-2 on the season with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but there are some reasons to be optimistic. For one, they only lost by seven despite missing both starting offensive tackles and Justin Herbert also playing through an injury. The run game struggled behind the banged up offensive line and averaged just 2.3 yards per carry.

On the bright side, the defense was good enough to limit the Chiefs to just 17 points without Derwin James or Joey Bosa. Jim Harbaugh is still working on establishing the kind of culture he wants. Performances like these can help build that culture and attitude even in a loss.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Wide Receiver
2. Interior Defensive Line
3. Interior Offensive Line
4. Edge-Rusher
5. Tight End

Add Now: OL Riley Reiff

The Chargers offense is reliant on having a great offensive line. Unfortunately, injuries are making that hard to do on a weekly basis. Left tackle Rashawn Slater was out this week with a pec injury while Joe Alt is dealing with a knee injury. The bye week should help them get healthy, but it should also offer an opportunity to add to their depth.

Riley Reiff is now 35 years old, but he's been effective at both guard and tackle throughout his career. Signing him could give the Chargers an effective backup plan at multiple positions as they continue to fight through injuries.

2025 Free Agency: Edge Josh Uche, New England Patriots

The Chargers depth on the edge is also being tested. Joey Bosa's injury woes have continued in 2024. He sat out Week 4 with a hip injury and isn't getting any younger. Khalil Mack is still disruptive, but he's 33 years old. It's fair to wonder how much longer that can last.

Josh Uche is not an every-down solution on the edge, but he's an electric pass-rusher who could be a pass-down specialist. He would give the Chargers a more versatile edge room with additional juice to get after quarterbacks next season.

2025 NFL Draft: IOL Luke Kandra, Cincinnati

We know that the Chargers are going to continue to build the offensive line next offseason. Jim Harbaugh's teams want to play with a certain sense of physicality, and that starts with the offensive line. That should put Luke Kandra on their radar as he has the versatility to play all three spots on the interior.

(Previous Week's Selections: DT D.J. Jones (trade), Edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, IOL Jonah Monheim)

While the Los Angeles Rams managed to pull off a huge upset last week, this Sunday it felt like the impact of the team's countless injuries started to rear its head. This was a winnable game for Los Angeles, but the club just lacked firepower in the 24-18 defeat in Chicago. That pushes the Rams down to 1-3 and into a deeper hole in the division standings.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Center
2. Cornerback
3. Wide Receiver
4. Offensive Tackle
5. Tight End

Add Now: OL Billy Turner

The Rams ended last week with five offensive linemen on injured reserve. The position group has been decimated by injuries and could use someone with Turner's experience and versatility.

The 10-year veteran has lined up at every position up front except for center during his career, and he could at least provide the team with an experienced option to turn to in case anyone else goes down.

2025 Free Agency: CB Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers

Tre'Davious White is only on a one-year deal and Los Angeles doesn't have much depth at cornerback to lean on for next season and beyond. The position will be one of the team's needs in the offseason, and it would be nice to steal one of the Rams' biggest rival's top defensive players.

Ward is coming off an outstanding campaign where he recorded a career-high five interceptions and NFL-best 23 passes defended. It looks like he's picked up right where he left off with one PD in each of the 49ers' first three games.

2025 NFL Draft: OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota

With Alaric Jackson and Joe Noteboom both set to hit free agency in the spring, expect Les Snead to pay close attention to this year's offensive tackle class in the draft. That should put the Golden Gopher on Snead's radar.

"Ersery has a nice blend of length, hand usage and play strength to latch onto rushers before they can string moves together, ending reps quickly in the process," B/R offensive line scout Brandon Thorn said.

"He is also a skilled, well-versed run-blocker who routinely generates movement at the point of attack with flashes of sustaining against shiftier defenders. He will need to better protect his edge and recover out of compromising positions in pass protection to elevate himself past a solid-level prospect, but the tools and tape early in the year have been promising."

(Previous Week's Selections: WR Robert Woods, IOL Lucas Patrick, TE Colston Loveland)

There weren't many positives to be found in a 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. Adam Schefter reported on the ESPN telecast that Tua Tagovailoa is symptom-free after the concussion that he suffered in Week 2 and appears to be on track to return by Week 8 when he can get off of the injured reserve list.

That's great news for the Dolphins if he continues to progress because moving from Skylar Thompson to Tyler Huntley didn't really move the needle for the Dolphins offense and the Miami defense isn't good enough to win games on its own.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Quarterback
2. Interior Offensive Line
3. Interior Defensive Line
4. Wide Receiver Depth
5. Tight End

Add Now: QB Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (trade)

This one is admittedly highly unlikely. However, it makes too much sense to completely rule out. The Dolphins and Bryce Young would both take back the starts of their seasons if they could. Miami has struggled to put together offense with Tua Tagovailoa on the injured reserve, and Bryce Young didn't play well enough to even keep his job in the first two weeks of the season.

The Panthers are reportedly not looking to trade the 2023 No. 1 pick after benching him. However, the Dolphins are a team in a position to potentially overpay for him in a trade based on need. If anyone can help Young succeed in the league, it's a Mike McDaniel type of coach who understands how to minimize his quarterback's deficiencies.

2025 Free Agency: DT Maliek Collins, San Francisco 49ers

The Dolphins have found good short-term interior defensive line options in Calais Campbell and Zach Sieler. However, Campbell is 38 years old, and Sieler isn't enough to make the interior good by himself.

Interior defense requires a good rotation, so finding at least one or two veterans who can re-stock the defensive line will be important. Maliek Collins has proven himself as a good interior pass-rusher and a passable run defender. The Dolphins could use both.

2025 NFL Draft: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

The Dolphins might have more pressing needs than wide receiver, but the fact that they have so much money tied up in Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill could make it a wise decision. Miami's offense hasn't been able to take the next step against the most elite defenses it has seen in the Mike McDaniel era.

Adding another dynamic receiving weapon could change that. While Waddle and Hill attack secondaries with pure speed, Egbuka is a more agile route-runner. His ability to go over the middle and win would pair well with Waddle and Hill on the outside.

(Previous Week's Selections: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (trade), S Julian Blackmon, DT Howard Cross III)

If you had the Sam Darnold-led Minnesota Vikings as the top team in the NFC (pre-Monday Night Football) through four weeks, you're either a liar or the world's biggest Darnold believer. But here we are as Minnesota managed to end September undefeated with a big win in Green Bay on Sunday.

The Packers made the contest close in the fourth quarter, but a 28-7 halftime lead was enough for the Vikings to hold onto.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Guard
2. Interior Pass Rush
3. Cornerback
4. 3rd Wide Receiver
5. Quarterback

Add Now: Trade for CB Kaiir Elam, Buffalo Bills

Byron Murphy Jr. hasn't been playing well this season as he allowed 16 completions on 22 targets (72.7 percent) and a passer rating of 117.4 heading into this weekend, according to Pro Football Focus. Murphy is also in a contract year, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring in a young corner who can help right away and be a potential long-term solution.

Meanwhile, B/R's Kristopher Knox listed Elam as a trade candidate in last week's NFL Trade Block Big Board column.

The third-year pro may not be the proven commodity the organization is hoping for, but that's primarily because he's been stuck behind Christian Benford. The 2022 first-round pick has plenty of talent to potentially be an immediate contributor, though.

2025 Free Agency: DL Tershawn Wharton, Kansas City Chiefs

Dating back to last season, Minnesota's defense has lacked quality interior pass-rushers. Free-agent addition Jerry Tillery was supposed to be a potential solution to that problem, but he hasn't lived up to expectations and is an impending free agent in the offseason.

Also, Jonathan Bullard's contract is about to expire, so the defense will be looking for defensive tackles in the spring.

Wharton isn't a household name, but he is a potential under-the-radar signing and could help provide some pressure up the middle. According to B/R's Brandon Thorn, the 26-year-old who turns 27 in July is leading the league in "pressure quality ratio" this season.

2025 NFL Draft: IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama

Ed Ingram has been disappointing so far in his career and is only under contract through 2025. The Vikings might be exploring the guards in this year's draft class, and the Alabama product should be one of the front office's top choices.

"After making it work at left tackle in place of injured starter Kadyn Proctor, Booker went back to his natural guard spot against Wisconsin and put on a show with the amount of displacement and knockdowns he was able to dish out," Thorn said.

"Booker is a massive, thickly built blocker with a nasty demeanor and the power to back it up. Against most competition, Booker's strengths shine and did in a major way [in Madison]."

(Previous Week's Selections: G Mark Glowinski, WR Tyler Boyd, S Malachi Moore)

The New England Patriots looked like a team that will be taking a really close look at the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft this offseason. They were completely overwhelmed by a San Francisco 49ers team that was actually short-handed thanks to several key injuries.

Regardless, the Patriots offense was dreadful and the offensive line continued to prove that it can't block for Drake Maye. The Pats kept the rookie quarterback off the field and had Jacoby Brissett attempt to run the offense while taking six sacks.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Edge-Rusher
2. Wide Receiver
3. Interior Offensive Line
   
4. Left Tackle
   
5. Interior Defensive Line

Add Now: LB Deion Jones

The Patriots placed Ja'Whaun Bentley on injured reserve with a pectoral injury on Wednesday. They could hit the trade market to make up for the loss, but at this point they probably don't want to sacrifice draft capital in the name of getting better this season. Instead, they may have to turn to free agency to backfill the position.

Deion Jones might not have a whole lot of miles left on the odometer, but he has been effective in brief stints with the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers over the last two seasons.

2025 Free Agency: IOL Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

One of the most frustrating aspects of the Patriots roster right now is the fact that they have had to protect Drake Maye. The offensive line is in such a state of disarray and the receivers are so young that it hasn't made sense to start the rookie quarterback.

The Patriots have a chance to rectify that when the offseason rolls around. Trey Smith has helped the Chiefs form one of the best interior trios in the league with Creed Humphrey and Joe Tuney. Unfortunately for them, they might not be able to afford Smith sticking around next season.

2025 NFL Draft: Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia

The Patriots might have the future of their offense in Drake Maye. It would be nice if they came away with a unit-defining prospect for the defense in next year's draft. That's likely going to come in the form of a dominant edge-rusher.

Mykel Williams could be the top prospect at the position by the time April rolls around. At 6'5", 265 pounds he has an ideal build for the position and the bend to become a monster pass-rusher at the next level. He's a powerful run defender who has no problem setting a good edge either.

(Previous Week's Selections: OL Lucas Niang, DT Osa Odighizuwa, OT Emery Jones Jr.)

This was a tough one for the New Orleans Saints to swallow as it has to feel like they gave the game to Atlanta. A fumbled punt in the end zone and a pick-six were all the touchdowns the Falcons needed to come away with the W.

New Orleans' defense only gave up four field goals, but a 58-yard kick with two seconds left means the league's hottest team to begin the season has dropped its last two games. The loss also puts the club behind the Buccaneers in the early NFC South standings.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Left Guard
2. Offensive Tackle
3. Defensive Tackle
4. 2nd Safety

Add Now: IOL Mason Cole

The Saints placed Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy on injured reserve this week, so the team could use some help on the interior offensive line. While Lucas Patrick is sliding over to center and Shane Lemieux was called up from the practice squad, the offense could use one more backup option just in case.

Cole would be a good option because he's a veteran who has experience lining up at all three interior offensive line spots.

2025 Free Agency: RT Trent Brown, Cincinnati Bengals

With Ryan Ramczyk's future uncertain and Trevor Penning's past struggles in pass protection, it'd be smart for New Orleans to at least explore its options at right tackle during free agency.

Brown has been solid in pass protection throughout his career and can move people in the running game with his massive 6'8" and 370-pound frame. Granted, he did suffer a torn patellar tendon in Week 3, so this pairing would depend on how his medicals check out.

2025 NFL Draft: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Will Harris is an impending free agent and Tyrann Mathieu is only signed through 2025, so Mickey Loomis will likely be exploring this year's safety class in the draft. That should put the Gamecock on Loomis' radar.

"Emmanwori projects as a versatile safety with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL," NFL Draft Buzz wrote.

"His combination of size, speed, and instincts make him an intriguing prospect for teams employing multiple defensive looks. While he excels in run support and man coverage, Emmanwori will need to refine his zone coverage skills to become a complete safety at the next level."

(Previous Week's Selections: S Budda Baker, G Dalton Risner, CB Benjamin Morrison)

It's early but the New York Giants' season is quickly slipping away.

Thursday's loss to Dallas pushes New York to 1-3 as the team continues to slide down the division standings. Not that the club had high playoff hopes heading into the year, but its odds of earning a postseason berth have significantly diminished.

The one silver lining for the G-Men is rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers continues to look good, catching 12 passes for 115 yards for his second triple-digit performance in the last three weeks.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Quarterback
2. Defensive Tackle
3. Cornerback
4. Tight End
5. Guard

Add Now: Trade Darius Slayton

Technically, the addition here is draft picks or assets to build for the future.

As mentioned above, the Giants' season is going nowhere fast, so it'd be smart to embrace the rebuild and get rid of aging players while getting something in return, and Slayton ranked fourth overall on B/R's latest NFL Trade Block Big Board.

"It's the presence of young receivers such as Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt that could cause New York to move its longest-tenured receiver at the deadline," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote.

"Whether or not [Daniel] Jones finally establishes himself as the quarterback of the future, Darius Slayton probably isn't part of the Giants' long-term plans."

2025 Free Agency: CB Asante Samuel Jr., Los Angeles Chargers

New York's secondary could use some reinforcements, especially since Adoree' Jackson is only on a one-year deal. Also, while he still has plenty of time to turn things around, Deonte Banks hasn't lived up to expectations as a first-round pick yet.

Meanwhile, Samuel will be one of the top cornerbacks available. He has exceptional ball skills with six career interceptions and 37 passes defended heading into Week 4 of the current campaign, and he doesn't even turn 25 until later this week. So, the Charger would fit in with the youth movement while also serving as a veteran upgrade.

2025 NFL Draft: DL Mason Graham, Michigan

Defensive tackle isn't going to be one of the Giants' biggest needs this offseason. However, the team is trending toward picking near the top of the draft, and the Michigan product could be a "best player available" type of selection.

"It's hard for Graham to 'trend up' given he was a highly touted prospect heading into the season," B/R said in its NFL Draft Trends column, "but he is making a strong case to be the best overall prospect in this year's draft class.

"He has plenty of traits that NFL scouts will like and a well-rounded game to enter the discussion. What's putting him over the top is that he's been excellent in Michigan's biggest games so far this season, specifically Texas and USC.

"Combine that with a strong showing during the College Football Playoff, the Wolverine is proving himself against top competition, which could make him the first non-quarterback off the board on draft night."

(Previous Week's Selections: DL Hassan Ridgeway, QB Kyle Trask, OL Jonah Savaiinaea)

The Jets' Week 4 performance was one they were hoping to eliminate with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. New York scored just nine points on a day where 11 points would have won the game. The Jets looked a lot like the team that was miserable to watch all season in 2023 with five sacks allowed, 10 penalties and just 3.5 yards per play.

The silver lining is that the defense also looked like it did in 2023. It held the Broncos to 3.3 yards per play and allowed Bo Nix to throw for just 60 yards on the afternoon. The Jets must find a way to protect Rodgers and help him get more out of the offense.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Interior Defensive Line
   
2. Wide Receiver Depth
3. Safety
4. Tight End
5. Edge-Rusher

Add Now: WR Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders (trade)

This possibility has been covered ad nauseum but hasn't appeared in this space. The idea that Adams could reunite with his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is not new, but it only makes more sense as the season heads to the trade deadline.

The Jets need wide receiver depth. Rodgers and Wilson have a burgeoning connection, but the offense relies more on Allen Lazard than any contender should. Going after Adams would give the Jets one of the game's elite receiver duos. If the Raiders are struggling by the deadline, it's worth the call for the Jets.

2025 Free Agency: DT Greg Gaines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One of the few critiques you can make about the Jets' defensive personnel is that the defensive tackle group outside of Quinnen Williams is a little tame. The star defensive tackle hides a lot of those deficiencies with his ability to wreak havoc on the interior.

The defense would be a bit more sound and have a higher ceiling if it had a veteran who could simply take a few snaps and hold their own at the point of attack. That's what Greg Gaines has become known for. He'd bring some experience and grittiness that the Jets need up front.

2025 NFL Draft: S Andrew Mukuba, Texas

The Jets' safety situation is playing out better than expected this season, but that might be a reflection of who they have played so far. Continuing to get that kind of production might require some kind of move in the draft. Clemson-transfer Andrew Mukuba will be worth a look for them come draft time.

Mukuba had a great freshman season at Clemson, but his sophomore year hurt his draft stock. After transferring to Texas, he's starting to salvage his draft capital. He's a versatile chess piece who can line up in multiple spots with the athleticism to stick with receivers in zone and man coverage.

(Previous Week's Selections: WR Russell Gage, OT Ronnie Stanley, QB Jaxson Dart)

It feels like the Philadelphia Eagles are still trying to find their identity this season. The team has been hot and cold in 2024, alternating between wins and losses through the first four weeks.

This time, Philadelphia suffered a three-possession defeat in Tampa Bay as three fumbles (two lost) proved to be costly and pushed the club into a tie with Dallas for second place and a game behind Washington in the NFC East.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. 3rd Wide Receiver
2. Linebacker
3. 2nd Cornerback
4. Safety
5. Right Guard

Add Now: Trade for LB E.J. Speed, Indianapolis Colts

Linebacker has been a trouble spot for the Eagles over the last few years. While Zack Baun has been solid so far this season, Nakobe Dean had a 45.0 grade from Pro Football Focus through three games and Devin White has been inactive all four games.

Meanwhile, Speed was recently ranked seventh overall on B/R's NFL Trade Block Big Board column and listed as a potential option for the Birds.

"The Eagles should try snagging Speed because of his ability to defend all areas of the field, attack the run and defend the pass," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote. "Philadelphia put a lot of effort into reloading its defense this offseason, but it continues to await a turnaround."

2025 Free Agency: WR Brandin Cooks, Dallas Cowboys

Philadelphia could use a third wide receiver right now, and the organization has been looking for one over the last year, but the search hasn't yielded many results. Luckily, the front office is currently projected to have about $31.8 million of cap space to help solve this problem in the offseason, per Over The Cap.

Cooks has proved to be effective in a complementary role, racking up 54 catches for 657 yards and eight touchdowns as the No. 2 behind CeeDee Lamb in Dallas last year. Granted, the 31-year-old would be stepping into a smaller role, but he could be an effective deep threat alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

2025 NFL Draft: EDGE Abdul Carter, Penn State

Bryce Huff hasn't lived up to expectations yet while Josh Sweat is an impending free agent and Brandon Graham is expected to retire at the end of the year. Also, Howie Roseman has been known to load up on edge defenders, especially high-level athletes at the position, so it wouldn't be surprising if the general manager is interested in the Penn State product.

Carter is transitioning from an off-ball linebacker to a line-of-scrimmage backer this season, so his evaluation is very fluid. However, he has impressive movement skills and an elite get-off to grow as a pass-rusher down the line. That sounds like the Nittany Lion is right up Roseman's alley.

(Previous Week's Selections: WR Corey Davis, DL Tershawn Wharton, LB Lander Barton)

The Steelers' unbeaten streak to start the season came to an end in Indianapolis. An early 17-0 hole was too deep for the offense to dig its way out of. It wasn't for a lack of trying, though. Justin Fields continued to make a case that he is the Steelers' starting quarterback with 367 total yards and three touchdowns.

Regardless, the Steelers will continue to be a tough out as long as the defense doesn't give up that many points early in the game.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Wide Receiver
2. Quarterback
3. Cornerback
4. Interior Defensive Line
5. Running Back

Add Now: RB Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commander practice squad

Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are both banged up right now. Both players made appearances on the injury report this week, and the Steelers have to be able to run the ball to take advantage of their strong defense. Cordarrelle Patterson can pick up some of the slack, but he's not a strong traditional runner.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. could take some of the tougher carries off Harris and Warren's workload. The former sixth-round pick averaged 4.8 yards per carry with the Commanders last season. It would be worth a shot to see what he could do on the Steelers' active roster.

2025 Free Agency: WR Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

The Steelers are either going to like what they've seen from Justin Fields enough to roll with him at quarterback for another year, or they are going to find one in the draft. Either way, they are going to have to improve the infrastructure around the quarterback if they want to take the next step as an offense.

Signing Tee Higgins away from the Cincinnati Bengals would weaken a division rival while giving the Steelers a huge boost offensively. Regardless of who is playing quarterback next season, they're job is much easier when they have George Pickens and Tee Higgins as two big-bodied deep threats.

2025 NFL Draft: QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Justin Fields has done better than expected as the Steelers' starting quarterback, but it's not clear how high his ceiling is. Fields was still 21st in Total QBR coming into Week 4. His 47.4 mark is not that much better than the 46.9 he posted with the Bears last season and an actual downgrade from the 56.3 mark he posted as a sophomore in 2022.

The Steelers are in need of a reset at the position. Jalen Milroe offers similar exciting physical tools with a reset timeline for coaching and development. Here's B/R's Damian Parson on what he sees in the Heisman candidate.

"Jalen Milroe is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback with a high athletic profile. He is equipped with a powerful arm, capable of making every throw in the book.

"Milroe is a vertical shot taker as a passer but is developing the short and intermediate parts of his passing game. There is a high ceiling within Milroe's future. With the right development and situation at the next level, he can become an X-factor on offense."

(Previous Week's Selections: WR Darius Slayton (trade), CB Nate Hobbs, WR Tetairoa McMillan)

After a couple of head-scratching losses, the San Francisco 49ers took advantage of a struggling Patriots squad to get back on track with a 30-13 win on Sunday.

The team's depth continues to be pushed as running back Jordan Mason had another strong game with 24 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown. Also, wide receiver Jauan Jennings has had back-to-back impressive outings, this time going for 88 yards on just three catches.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Left Guard
2. Center
3. Defensive Tackle
4. Offensive Line Depth
5. Linebacker Depth

Add Now: DL Hassan Ridgeway

Javon Hargrave is likely out for the rest of the season, which leaves the 49ers with a big hole in the middle of their defense.

While Ridgeway won't be able to replace what Hargrave brings to the table, he was a productive rotational player for the 49ers a couple of years ago with 28 tackles, three TFL and four quarterback hits while playing in 12 games with just seven starts.

2025 Free Agency: IOL Liam Eichenberg, Miami Dolphins

San Francisco could use an upgrade and a younger option at center over Jake Brendel, who turned 32 years old earlier this month. Additionally, Jon Feliciano and Aaron Banks are impending free agents, so the organization will likely be looking for some interior offensive linemen this spring.

The first three years of Liam Eichenberg's career were bad as he kept switching positions, taking snaps at all five offensive line spots. However, he appears to have found a home at guard and has been playing well through the first three games of 2024 with just three pressures surrendered and a 78.4 run-blocking grade, per Pro Football Focus.

Plus, it helps that the current Dolphin is playing for one of Kyle Shanahan's disciples in Mike McDaniel.

2025 NFL Draft: DL Walter Nolen, Ole Miss

The interior of the 49ers defensive line is getting old. Hargrave, who will also be coming off a major injury next year, will be 32 in February, and Maliek Collins turns 30 in April. Additionally, Kevin Givens' contract is about to expire, giving John Lynch more reason to explore this year's defensive tackle class in the draft.

Nolen should be on the general manager's radar, as he has good size (6'3" and 305 lbs) and impressive strength at the point of attack.

The Ole Miss product also has the quickness and a solid swim move to develop as a pass-rusher. That is starting to come to fruition as, according to PFF, he led defensive tackles with five pressures in Week 3 of the college football season.

(Previous Week's Selections: WR Darius Slayton, CB Byron Murphy, OL Earnest Greene III)

It shouldn't be much of a surprise that the Seattle Seahawks defense struggled on Monday night given how many players they were missing. So, it's understandable that this was the most points they've given up all month.

At the end of the day, Seattle ends September in a great spot to make the playoffs with a one-game lead over San Francisco in the NFC West. Also, the defense did get a couple of strong performances from young players with Derick Hall collecting his fourth sack of the season and rookie Tyrice Knight ranking second on the team with nine total tackles.

There's no reason to overreact to one bad loss and the team did have a couple of silver linings to stay optimistic moving forward.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Guard
2. Offensive Tackle depth
3. Nose Tackle
4. Center
5. Linebacker

Add Now: DT Armon Watts

The Seahawks are beat up on the defensive line with Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II and Johnathan Hankins showing up on this week's injury report.

To make matters worse, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported last Thursday that Murphy is expected to "miss some time" with the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 3.

So, the front office would be wise to add some reinforcements in the trenches and Watts can at least provide some run support off the bench. The former Steeler earned a 73.8 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus last year.

2025 Free Agency: LB Willie Gay Jr., New Orleans Saints

Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson are only on one-year deals which could put Seattle in the market for a linebacker during free agency. GM John Schneider typically likes to target high-level athletes at the position and Gay fits that profile.

The five-year veteran can be effective in coverage and make impactful plays on the second level with 17 career tackles for loss heading into this past weekend.

2025 NFL Draft: QB Cam Ward, Miami

Geno Smith turns 34 next month and only has one more season left on his contract after this one. So, Schneider would be wise to at least look into drafting a quarterback of the future, and he'd be hard-pressed to find someone who's having a better season so far in 2024 than the Hurricane.

"Through the first four weeks of play, no quarterback performed better than Ward. He has ascended with his stellar play and should be heavily discussed in the QB1 conversation," offensive skill positions scout Damian Parson said via B/R's NFL Draft Trending Up column.

"Ward is completing 72.4 percent of his passes for 1,439 yards, 14 passing touchdowns and two interceptions. His control of the Hurricanes offense is evident on film. Ward is playing with impressive calmness and poise in the pocket. He is making great throws with accuracy, ball placement, and arm talent that is not easily found in college football.

"Heading into ACC play this week, Ward has another opportunity to prove why this start is not a fluke."

(Previous Week's Selections: DT Mike Purcell, OT James Hudson III, IOL Tyler Booker)

If it weren't for the slip-up two Sundays ago to the Broncos, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be in the discussion for the top team in the NFC through the first month of the season.

This week's win makes Tampa Bay 3-1 and puts it in sole possession of the division lead. Linebacker Lavonte David had a "turn back the clock" type of performance with a team-high eight tackles, two sacks and a pass defensed.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Center
2. Tight End
3. Edge-Rusher
4. Guard
5. 3rd Wide Receiver

Add Now: Trade for Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants

Heading into this past weekend, the Buccaneers only had two sacks on the season, so the defense could use some pass-rushing help. Meanwhile, the current Giant was listed as the third overall player on B/R's NFL Trade Block Big Board column this week and as a good fit for the Bucs.

"Ojulari had just 2.5 sacks in 2023, and while he did record a sack against Cleveland, he's only played 38 percent of the defensive snaps this year," B/R's Kristopher Knox wrote. "With Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns now at the center of the Giants' pass rush, Ojulari probably isn't in their long-term plans.

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be a logical landing spot for the 24-year-old. They have their eyes on another NFC South title this season but could use a defensive boost, especially on the edge."

2025 Free Agency: EDGE Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers

On a related note, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's contract expires at the end of the year, so the defense's issues on the edge are only going to get worse in the offseason if he isn't retained. While the front office did prepare for Tryon-Shoyinka to walk by drafting Chris Braswell in the second round, Braswell has gotten off to a slow start in 2024.

To help keep the team's Super Bowl hopes alive, Tampa Bay should go after one of the most decorated edge-rushers in this year's free-agent class. Mack had 2.5 sacks through three games this season and is coming off a career-high 17 sacks last year.

Granted, this might take some financial maneuvering as the Bucs are currently projected to have about $28.3 million of cap space available, per Over The Cap. But the 33-year-old who turns 34 in February might be willing to sign for a slight discount to play for a contender in his home state.

2025 NFL Draft: CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky

While Zyon McCollum is having a strong campaign so far, he's only signed through 2025, so Jason Licht might want to get ahead of a need and explore his cornerback options in the draft. So the Kentucky product should be on Licht's radar.

"Hairston burst onto the scene as one of the most productive cornerbacks in college football in the 2023 season, recording five interceptions and two returned for touchdowns," The Draft Network's Keith Sanchez wrote.

"Hairston plays within what appears to be a primarily zone defense, which supports Hairston's A-traits: instincts, ball skills and the ability to be a quick reactor. Through his play, Hairston has elevated himself to be considered a playmaker for the Kentucky defense and one of the most talented defenders in college football."

(Previous Week's Selections: OL Tyre Phillips, G Trey Smith, WR Antwane Wells)

The Titans broke into the win column with a 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The haters might point out that the Dolphins were a rudderless mess without Tua Tagovailoa on offense, but the Titans will take the wins where they can get them right now.

The Titans have a quarterback injury of their own to deal with. Will Levis left the game after the third drive with a shoulder injury. Mason Rudolph did enough to lead the Titans to several field goals in the win.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Interior Defensive Line
2. Tight End
3. Right Tackle
4. Quarterback
5. Wide Receiver

Add Now: CB Jerry Jacobs

Cornerback was supposed to be a strength of this team. Chidobie Awuzie and L'Jarius Sneed is a great duo on paper. Unfortunately, the former was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury and the latter has a hamstring injury.

Jerry Jacobs struggled at times last season, but he's at least a younger player (27) with starting experience. He started 12 games for the Lions last season and had three interceptions.

2025 Free Agency: Edge Chase Young, New Orleans Saints

The Titans have needs all over the field. They're really still in a mode where they should be targeting as many difference-makers as possible at the premium positions. That includes finding solutions at edge-rusher where Arden Key and Harold Landry III could take on lesser roles if the team had more talent.

Chase Young will be an underrated free agent to watch. He only had half a sack going into Week 4, but he boasted the 15th-highest pass-rush win rate in the league, per ESPN Analytics. He's only 25 years old, so his best football could still be ahead of him.

2025 NFL Draft: CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado

B/R's Brent Sobleski recently had this pick atop an NFL mock draft. It's certainly a choice that wouldn't go without fierce debate.If the Titans are at the top of the draft, passing on a quarterback is going to be a controversial decision. For Sobleski, the pick was more about simply going with the best player available.

"Will Levis still presents upside," he said. "Maybe Tennessee's front office won't be totally sold on one of next year's quarterback options. It's quite possible considering the current state of the crop."Instead, general manager Ran Carthon can make the prudent choice by taking the best all-around talent in Colorado's Travis Hunter."

"Interestingly, Tennessee is one of the possibilities for Hunter where he may be viewed more as a wide receiver than a cornerback since both DeAndre Hopkins and Tyler Boyd are free agents after this season."

(Previous Week's Selections: OT La'el Collins, QB Sam Darnold, TE Colston Loveland)

Believe it or not, the Washington Commanders lead the NFC East through the first month of the season with a record of 3-1.

Washington's offense continues to be strong, as it rushed for nearly 220 yards with 5.8 yards per carry and four touchdowns as a team. Brian Robinson Jr. led the way with 21 carries for 101 yards and a score while Jeremy McNichols had eight carries for 68 and two scores off the bench and Jayden Daniels added 47 more yards and another score.

But the team's defense stepped up this week, holding Arizona to just 14 points. Linebacker Frankie Luvu had arguably the best performance of the bunch, racking up seven tackles, a half-sack and a fumble recovery.

Biggest Weaknesses:

1. Cornerback
2. Edge-Rusher
3. Wide Receiver
4. Offensive Tackle
5. Defensive Tackle

Add Now: CB Tre Herndon

It's no secret that the Commanders' cornerback room is an issue as the defense ranked 30th in the league with 263.7 gross passing yards allowed heading into this weekend. A big part of the problem is the position group is young, so it could use an extra veteran.

There aren't any game-changing options available at this stage, but Herndon could be a solid pickup seeing as he posted a 73.1 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus last season. Also, the 28-year-old has the versatility to cover the slot or out on the boundary to, at the least, be a valuable player to turn to off the bench.

2025 Free Agency: LT Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens

Cornelius Lucas is an impending free agent and Brandon Coleman has struggled in pass protection so far with six pressures allowed on 37 pass-blocking snaps heading into this weekend, per PFF. So Washington might want to consider adding another left tackle to protect its young quarterback.

Stanley has been stout in pass pro throughout his career, earning pass-blocking grades from PFF in the mid-70s or every season he's recorded at least 100 opportunities. The nine-year veteran may not have a long tenure in the nation's capital, but he could at least make sure Jayden Daniels stays protected during the quarterback's formative years in the league.

2025 NFL Draft: EDGE/LB Jalon Walker, Georgia

Especially with Bobby Wagner and Dante Fowler Jr. only on one-year deals, Adam Peters might be looking for help at linebacker and edge-rusher during the draft. So, the Georgia product, who has experience playing both positions, might be a good target for Peters and Co.

Obviously, Walker won't be able to line up at both positions at once and will likely have to stick at one spot in the pros. But he's an elite athlete who can be disruptive no matter where he lines up on the field. To a certain degree, the Bulldog's profile is similar to Haason Reddick's coming out of Temple with his position flexibility.

(Previous Week's Selections: Edge Eku Leota, CB Charvarius Ward, OT Kelvin Banks Jr.)