The NFL Draft is over, so while teams can still add players to their 2024 rosters in the spring and summer, much of the work has already been completed. What does each NFL team’s roster photo look like, then? Do general managers and supporters feel better or worse? Do gaps still need to be filled? All 32 clubs are covered by the NFL beat writers at The Athletic.
Arizona Cardinals
GM Monti Ossenfort has ended the offseason with success. In addition to adding wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., one of the draft’s stars, he also filled in a number of deficiencies that led to the 4-13 record from the previous campaign. A year ago, the Cardinals didn’t seem to be in the running for a postseason berth. Right now? Not in that way. It is not an easy challenge for the Cardinals to consistently produce a pass rush. Additionally, their little corners must grow quickly—a difficult task. However, rather than setting itself up for high draft picks, this appears to be a squad that is slowly moving toward a postseason berth.
Atlanta falcons
The Falcons have made it clear to everyone that they want to contend the next season, but by selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, they forfeited their greatest opportunity to boost the 2024 squad right away. They did, however, provide enough defensive depth to support a team that allowed 21.9 points per game previous season, which placed them 18th in the league. Prior to the draft, Atlanta was the overwhelming favorite to win the NFC South, and their bold move at the top of the selection doesn’t change that. Adding pass-rushing options to the defense in the draft should help address the Falcons’ biggest problem, which has seemed to exist forever.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens’ roster still has several uncertainties. A nine-player rookie class won’t be able to make up for possible problems that arise when 14 unrestricted free agents depart. But when he brought in veterans like Arthur Maulet, Ronald Darby, and Jadeveon Clowney for training camp and the postseason late last year, general manager Eric DeCosta turned in some of his best work. After the third week of the regular season, he signed Kyle Van Noy. In the upcoming months, he will need to approach a few veterans once more. The Ravens still boast one of the best rosters in football, and they don’t have any obvious weaknesses. There’s no reason to believe the Ravens won’t be among the select few AFC contenders with a couple more seasoned additions.
