NFL Trade Rumors
With the summer just around the corner and the bulk of the offseason in the books, every team is now re-evaluating its current roster with an eye on being ready to play in Week 1. Patience and creativity might be required since the pool of available players is thinned out post-draft and post-free agency, but the Cowboys’ trade for WR George Pickens to address their biggest remaining need is proof that it’s possible to still move the needle.
Here’s a team-by-team look at all 32 squads to evaluate the biggest hole left on the roster:
Receiver was considered despite the risk of incurring the wrath of GM Brandon Beane but ultimately he made a solid argument about the success of the offense last year despite a similar cast of pass catchers. The Bills could use steps forward from WR Keon Coleman and TE Dalton Kincaid, but what they lack in star power they hope to offset with depth.
Most of the Bills’ resources were directed toward improving the defense, especially at cornerback and up front along the defensive line. Safety was lost in the shuffle somewhat and that could remain an Achilles heel for Buffalo in 2025. The team didn’t materially address the position this offseason outside of re-signing Damar Hamlin and adding Darrick Forrest from Washington as a dart throw. Right now, the most realistic chance for improvement next to returning veteran Taylor Rapp would be 2024 second-round S Cole Bishop making a leap. Bishop spent more time watching than playing as a rookie.
The Bills will be watching closely to see if Bishop looks ready during OTAs and the early portion of camp, but this could be an area they seek reinforcements.
Frankly the Dolphins have a lot of competition for biggest remaining need, which might be why there’s so much trepidation about their outlook in 2025. Miami has question marks on both sides of the line of scrimmage and at safety. Yet the most glaring need remaining might be cornerback. The Dolphins weren’t able to address the position until the fifth round and the only semi-notable free agent they signed was journeyman Artie Burns. Yet they still seem determined to offload CB Jalen Ramsey in a trade at some point in the coming weeks or months.
Without Ramsey, the Dolphins would be trotting out some combination of Kader Kohou, 2023 second-rounder Cam Smith, 2024 UDFA Storm Duck, Burns, fifth-rounder Jason Marshall and Ethan Bonner if they had to play this month. Unsurprisingly, the Dolphins have already been linked to a few veteran cornerbacks still available and it seems like Miami will add a player or two before September.
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