The roster for the 2024 NFL campaign is slowly being completed.
The recent conclusion of the draft gave all 32 franchises a fair chance to improve their respective rosters for next season.
Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles collapsed as the 2023 season progressed and then made a ton of trades to strengthen their ranks. However, teams like the Dallas Cowboys have not performed as well as expected.
So let's rank all 32 NFL teams based on how their rosters look heading into the 2024 season.
32. Carolina Panthers: The Panthers added more young offensive talent in WR Xavier Leggett, RB Jonathon Brooks, and TE Ja'Tavion Sanders to complement Bryce Young, but they could be shaken up under new head coach Dave Canales. It will still take several years. The additions of veterans like Jadavion Clowney, Diontae Johnson, and Jordan Fuller are interesting, but no big moves have been made yet.
31. New England Patriots: How the Patriots do depends on Drake Maye's development during the season. Second-round wideout Jalyn Polk could play a key role in that, as well as fourth-round wideout Javon Baker. New head coach Jerod Mayo has a lot of work to do with all three units.
30. New York Giants: The Giants continue to have Daniel Jones as QB1, but they drafted Malik Nabors to at least give him better receiving talent. They didn't select any offensive linemen, but signed four in free agency, so how that group performs in front of Jones will tell the story.
29. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix is Sean Payton's new QB1. Troy Franklin's fourth-round loss probably worked, but there hasn't been much to inspire optimism for Denver this offseason.
28. Tennessee Titans: New head coach Brian Callahan will be in charge of Will Revis' next steps. First-round draft tackle JC Latham could provide Levi with a blindside blocker for years if all goes well, while Tyvondre Sweat will play a key role on the defensive line. there is a possibility. How well Tony Pollard replaces Derrick Henry as RB1 will determine how well the University of Tennessee does.
27. Las Vegas Raiders: Antonio Pierce will stay, but Las Vegas still lacks a franchise quarterback. First-round pick Brock Bowers will be a key target for Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell, but the defense will have to shoulder the burden.
26. New Orleans Saints: Kool-Aid McKinstry was a high-profile second-round draft pick for the Saints, but having Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler and Nathan Peterman in the same quarterback room doesn't necessarily inspire a lot of confidence. do not have.
25. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray will spend a full season alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. as reinforcements in the wideout department. Arizona acquired a total of 12 draft picks, with tackle Jonah Williams being their big free agent signing. But the Cardinals will have some steps to climb in a tough division.
24. Commander in Washington: The managers made a splash in the offseason by signing an attractive combination of productive veterans and up-and-coming talent in their prime for a potential sleeper team. How quickly No. 2 overall pick Jaden Daniels adjusts to NFL life will be critical, if at all.
23. Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks will be led by Mike McDonald and are expected to play a solid defense. They prioritized defensemen in both free agency and the draft, but the QB tandem of Geno Smith and Sam Howell still leaves a lot to be desired.
22. Indianapolis Colts: Second-year head coach Shane Steichen has done a phenomenal job keeping Indianapolis in contention after Anthony Richardson's season-ending injury. With Richardson back, he will be working with Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor and Adonai Mitchell. Laiatu Latu could also have a strong rookie year defensively.
21. Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O'Connell will have to work on Sam Darnold vs. JJ McCarthy in training camp. The Vikings still have talent across the board, led by Justin Jefferson and Harrison Smith, but if QB's play is bland, they could take a step back at the position.
20. Atlanta Falcons: QB drama aside, Raheem Morris has a lot of talent at his disposal that could thrive in the open NFC South. The draft class may not have strengthened the situation much, but Bijan Robinson, Drake Rondon, Jesse Bates III, and AJ Terrell are finding talent elsewhere.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tampa Bay's roster hasn't changed much from last season, and Baker Mayfield was paid a capital P, so they should be the favorites to win the NFC South again. However, the Buccaneers need to hope that the team has room to grow further in order to advance through the wild-card round in the postseason.
18. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams will have wideout options Keenan Allen, Roma Odunze and DJ Moore. That was before you got into the likes of Cole Kmet and D'Andre Swift. The Bears' defense will then be headlined by Montez Sweat and Jaylon Johnson. Chicago is heavily favored to at least earn a wild-card spot, so it will need to translate its appeal on paper into success on the field.
17. New York Jets: Even with a loss like Bryce Huff, Robert Saleh should help the Jets' defense flourish again. The real question will be how Aaron Rodgers fares in his return from a torn Achilles tendon. The 40-year-old QB will have Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams and Malachi Coley as his top wideouts.
16. Los Angeles Rams: The Rams hinted last season that the days of Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay are far from over. The Aaron Donald story may be over, but Los Angeles still has some intriguing young talent on both sides of the ball. It will be important for the defense to see how new cornerback Tre'Davious White performs after his return from an Achilles tendon injury, as well as the development of first-round DE Jared Verse and second-round DT Braden Fisk (both from Florida State). right.
15. Los Angeles Chargers: If you flip the Rams and Chargers over here, there won't be much of a backlash. The biggest thing for the Chargers is the potential Jim Harbaugh effect. Harbaugh won't always win the title, but he's going to keep his team in the conversation. Let's see if he can help break the Chargers' curse and establish themselves after this year, even if the wide receiver room is very bleak (Rad McConkie, come on).
14. Jacksonville Jaguars: Frankly, Jacksonville's draft was OK. Trevor Lawrence is having a big season, and the Jaguars have made a big splash in free agency, acquiring Arik Armstead, Gabe Davis, Darnell Savage and Ronald Darby. Will it be enough to make it past the opening round of the playoffs like they did two years ago? If they fail again this year, the consequences could be grave.
13. Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys' biggest move this offseason was reportedly signing Ezekiel Elliott after the draft. Coupled with the looming contract situations of Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, this is a red flag. If this is a Super Bowl-or-lose year for Dallas, that's a scenario the league has already seen.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson is clearly the most fascinating QB battle in the league. The Steelers were also successful in acquiring Patrick Queen and Cordarrelle Patterson, among others, in free agency. Add to that the fact that Mike Tomlin won't miss the playoffs and has to like where Pittsburgh is right now. How the QB battle goes will determine the ceiling for both this ranking and the official standings.
11. Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins struggled to win big games last season and predictably lost quickly in the postseason. However, after seeing several star players suffer season-ending injuries, veteran defensive free agents such as Jordan Poyer, Shaquil Barrett, Jordyn Brooks, and Kendall Fuller have been aggressive in signing them. moved. But Tua Tagovailoa holds the key to Mike McDaniel's offense and Miami's ceiling.
10. Cleveland Browns: As long as the Browns' defense remains elite, they'll be talked about like they were last season with Joe Flacco under center. Deshaun Watson will have a huge “prove it” season ahead of him after struggling for most of last season. If he's decent, Cleveland will have a tough time in the postseason.
9. Buffalo Bills: The Bills' main problem in recent years has been Kansas City. But this year, they have a brand-new wideout room with rookie Keon Coleman and up-and-comer Khalil Shakil plus signed Curtis Samuel. If they can move their defense up a few levels, Buffalo should be on that team.
8. Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati is a top-10 team when Joe Burrow is healthy, but he needs to prove he can stay on the field all season. The Bengals also have potential trades for Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson, so those decisions could affect how 2024 plays out.
7. Green Bay Packers: Green Bay made an impressive splash in the playoffs with the league's youngest squad. Jordan Love also currently has Josh Jacobs in the backfield, but first-round pick Jordan Morgan could play a big role on the offensive line early. Second-round linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is also a player to watch.
6. Detroit Lions: Detroit made it to the conference championship game last season, but if Jared Goff continues to develop with a lot of young talent on offense, there's a path to a turnaround. Defensive tackle DJ Reeder was the centerpiece of free agency, but sixth-round DT Mekhi Wingo could be a steal.
5.Baltimore Ravens: After Lamar Jackson once again struggled to leave the postseason, Baltimore signed Derrick Henry before taking tackle Roger Rosengarten and wideout Devontez Walker in the draft. The Ravens also drafted corners Nate Wiggins (first round) and TJ Tampa (third round), who could play key roles early on.
4. Houston Texans: The Texans managed to retain some of last season's key players while adding Daniel Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Azeez Al Shaair and Denico Autry through free agency and the draft. With C.J. Stroud already proving he's a Super Bowl-caliber player, Houston can spend big money elsewhere before making his next big contract. And with DeMeco Ryans as a young and aggressive head coach, there is definitely a level this team can reach.
3. Philadelphia Eagles: Given the Eagles' free agent signings and subsequent draft picks, the Eagles are determined not to collapse again like they did last season. Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff, CJ Gardner-Johnson and Devin White are joined by newcomers Kunyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. If Nick Sirianni can put the pieces together properly, they can be dangerous.
2. San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers secured a ready-to-play rookie before Brock Purdy received a big contract extension. Ricky Pearsall, Renaldo Green, Dominic Puni, Isaac Guerendo, and Jacob Cowing could all play important roles early on, with free agent signings Leonard Floyd, Isaac Yiadom, and Maliek Collins, Devondre Campbell and others will be tasked with filling in the gaps on defense. This may be the last year of the offensive tandem of Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk.
1. Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs proved that no matter what happens in the regular season, all they need is to make the postseason with a healthy Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Losing Rajarius Snead is a blow in the corner, but Mahomes also gains a speedy wideout in Xavier Worthy. It may be a worthwhile trade-off.
