The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and we’re now pushing into the second half of the season. Some teams have Super Bowl aspirations, others already are looking ahead to the 2025 offseason.

Several teams’ playoff hopes are still alive, with 19 having at least a 25% chance to make it to the postseason, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). The other 13 franchises — including nine with only two wins — might already be shifting their focus to free agency in March and the 2025 draft in April, where they’ll address roster holes and make offseason improvements.

We asked NFL analyst Aaron Schatz and draft insiders Matt Miller and Jordan Reid to take an early look at the biggest offseason needs for all 32 teams. Schatz evaluated the positions each could target in 2025, while Miller and Reid picked a draft prospect who could fit with each organization. We also included each team’s potential first-round pick in April’s draft (based on the FPI’s projections) and 2025 salary cap space (per Roster Management System). Let’s start with the Cardinals and go in alphabetical order:

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ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Defensive back. Six-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker leaves a big hole if he departs Arizona when his contract is up in the offseason. Even if the Cardinals re-sign him, they could still use an upgrade at cornerback, as veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting has disappointed this season (one interception and 24 tackles). — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Starks would be the ideal replacement for Baker with his versatility as a slot cornerback or safety prospect. He also has six career interceptions, which would give the Cardinals a needed ball hawk on the back end. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 20
Salary cap space: $91.8 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Edge rusher. The Falcons rank 26th in pass rush win rate (35.4%) and veterans Matthew Judon, Lorenzo Carter and James Smith-Williams are all free agents next offseason. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M. The 6-foot-4, 285-pound Scourton is a power rusher who has a knack for getting to the quarterback. He’s also a dependable run defender and would add another pass-rushing threat to a Falcons unit that desperately needs help on the edge. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 23
Salary cap space: $1.8 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive tackle. Ronnie Stanley has rebounded from an iffy 2023 season, but he’ll be 31 years old next season and his contract voids after this season. His backup, Patrick Mekari, will also be a free agent. The Ravens ranked 10th in pass block win rate (63.8%) and fourth in run block win rate (74.3%) through Week 9. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State. He is out for the season with a knee injury, but he was playing as well as any tackle in the country when healthy. The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder has elite movement ability and NFL power on the blind side. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 29
Salary cap space: $10.2 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Wide receiver. Amari Cooper is a late-season addition who becomes a free agent at the end of the season. If the Bills don’t re-sign him, quarterback Josh Allen will once again need a dependable No. 1 target who can stretch the field. Rookie Keon Coleman has an average depth of target of 13.4 yards on all passes but only 10.3 yards on his receptions. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Bond is an explosive all-around threat who could provide a dynamic receiving option for Allen. He’s a three-level type of receiver whose vertical speed could open up an offense that has struggled to generate explosive plays. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 30
Salary cap space: minus-$11.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Quarterback. In 22 starts, Bryce Young has thrown 12 touchdown passes with 16 interceptions and has a 59.8% completion percentage, leading Carolina to a 3-17 record as a starter. It’s clear the 2023 No. 1 overall pick hasn’t worked out, so this offseason will be the time to try again. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Cam Ward, QB, Miami. Ward is a playmaker who has the big-time ability to dial up velocity as a thrower along with the wheels to create big plays as a runner. He also has pro-ready size at 6-foot-2, 223 pounds. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 2
Salary cap space: $47.4 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Guard. Teven Jenkins, a second-round pick in 2021, hasn’t quite lived up to his draft potential. Since landing in Chicago, he has allowed 17 sacks and posted a 72.4% run block win rate and 93.0% pass block win rate. Jenkins will be a free agent after this season, and the Bears may look to replace him in the draft rather than bringing him back. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama. Booker is dependable at both guard spots, as he could fortify the interior and add needed protection for franchise quarterback Caleb Williams. Booker’s strong base and natural power at 6-foot-5, 325 pounds project him as a Day 1 starter. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 13
Salary cap space: $66.3 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Wide receiver. Cincinnati isn’t likely to franchise-tag Tee Higgins again. Second-year wideout Andrei Iosivas has just 15 catches for 199 yards, though he does have four touchdowns. Even if the Bengals trust Iosivas in the slot, they’ll still need a new playmaker on the outside. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri. The 5-foot-11, 208-pound Burden has developed into a legitimate deep threat who can produce even when Missouri’s offense is struggling. He has the strength and start-stop speed to open the field opposite Ja’Marr Chase. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 15
Salary cap space: $58.3 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Quarterback. Deshaun Watson‘s stint in Cleveland has not worked out. Since the 2022 trade for him, he has started just 19 games and posted a 33.7 QBR with 19 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. Let’s assume the Browns understand the concept of “sunk cost.” — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado. With Watson out until at least the beginning of next season with a torn Achilles, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Sanders could step in immediately as Cleveland’s new signal-caller. His poise, anticipation and ball placement fit well with the Browns’ scheme. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 7
Salary cap space: minus-$56.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Guard. Future Hall of Famer Zack Martin will be 35 next season. His contract is up after this one, and it’s possible he will retire. The likely replacement on the roster right now is 2023 undrafted free agent T.J. Bass, who has three career starts, so the Cowboys should upgrade with new young talent. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Will Campbell, OT/G, LSU. Campbell plays left tackle for the Tigers, but scouts project the 6-foot-6, 323-pounder to play guard in the NFL. He has the movement ability and great recovery agility of a tackle but lacks the necessary length, with arms shorter than 33 inches. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 10
Salary cap space: $412,000

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive tackle. Garett Bolles is a free agent in 2025 and will be 33 years old. The Broncos could replace him or bring him back for a year or two and draft a swing tackle to learn behind Bolles and right tackle Mike McGlinchey (who will be 30). There’s no need for a replacement right away, as the Broncos rank No. 1 in pass block win rate (76.1%) this season. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota. Ersery is a reliable and physical blocker who has shown steady improvement. Expect the 6-foot-6, 330-pound lineman to continue to climb up draft boards. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 16
Salary cap space: $61.8 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Guard. Veteran Kevin Zeitler will be 35 and might have always been a one-year option. That would require the Lions to get some youth for the middle of their otherwise stellar offensive line, which ranks ninth in pass block win rate (64.3%). — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia. A mauler at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, Fairchild fits the Lions up front and has great instincts in the pass and run game. He’s the most NFL-ready guard in the 2025 class. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 31
Salary cap space: $55.4 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Cornerback. Jaire Alexander has plenty left in the tank (minus-40.6% coverage DVOA, which ranks eighth) and Keisean Nixon has exceeded expectations (minus-35.9% coverage DVOA, 10th), but the Packers won’t likely re-sign Eric Stokes (plus-36.6% coverage DVOA, 85th of 89). This is a position where Green Bay needs depth, and it could add a young player to study behind Alexander and Nixon. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Tacario Davis, CB, Arizona. At 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, Davis is a long, rangy corner who also has ball skills. He plays a lot of man coverage and can disrupt throwing lanes, making him a good fit in the Packers’ scheme. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 24
Salary cap space: $45.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Defensive tackle. Houston could use depth in the middle of the defensive line, especially if 30-year-old Folorunso Fatukasi doesn’t re-sign when his contract voids after the season. The Texans rank fifth in run stop win rate (33.6%). — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky. The presence that the 6-foot-6, 340-pound Walker provides would create more opportunities for the Texans’ pass rushers, as Walker would make an immediate impact at nose tackle. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 25
Salary cap space: $9.5 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Cornerback. Samuel Womack III has been surprisingly decent in the first half of the season with 11 solo tackles and five passes defended. But the Colts could really use a fresh young talent to play opposite Jaylon Jones. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame. Before Morrison suffered a season-ending hip injury, he consistently proved to be one of the best corner prospects. The 6-foot, 190-pounder is a technician with excellent feet and hips that help him make plays on the ball. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 14
Salary cap space: $38.2 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive line. Starting left tackle Cam Robinson was traded to Minnesota, and new starter Walker Little is going to be a free agent. It sure feels like the Jaguars could use a refresh at the position. And Jacksonville might need a guard to replace Brandon Scherff, who will be 34 with a contract that voids after this season. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas. Banks struggled in Texas’ loss to Georgia but has the footwork, agility and strength to be a high-level NFL starter. It helps that the 6-foot-4, 320-pounder comes to the league with three seasons of starting experience, making him ready to play immediately. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 6
Salary cap space: $34.8 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Defensive tackle. Chris Jones is great, but he can’t play two spots at once! Tershawn Wharton, Derrick Nnadi and Mike Pennel are all free agents in 2025. The Chiefs will need to refresh a defensive front that has helped them rank second in run defense DVOA this season. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss. The No. 1 recruit in the 2022 ESPN 300, the 6-foot-3, 305-pound Nolen is having his best college season. His first-step quickness and ability to take on blocks make him a wrecking ball on the interior. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 32
Salary cap space: $18.1 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Quarterback. Theoretically, sure, the Raiders could go into 2025 with Gardner Minshew (38.5 QBR) and Aidan O’Connell (48.0 QBR) competing for the job again. But should they? Not if they want to be a contender. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado. Sanders’ accuracy, toughness in the pocket and quick-strike ability as a thrower would put him in position to immediately be the Raiders’ starter. He’s the top QB on my board. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 3
Salary cap space: $79.2 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Nose tackle. Poona Ford and Teair Tart are both free agents after this season, and so is 5-technique lineman Morgan Fox. The Seahawks rank 23rd in run stop win rate (29.5%), so both youth and an upgrade would be helpful. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan. The 6-foot-3, 339-pound Grant is an anchor in the middle and extremely difficult for opposing blockers to move. He’s still working on using his skills to be a more effective pass rusher. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 21
Salary cap space: $90 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive tackle. Alaric Jackson took the starting left tackle job in 2023, his third season, but is he worth re-signing to a large contract, or should the Rams look elsewhere? He ranks 23rd among all tackles with a 90.5% pass block win rate. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas. Williams is in his first season starting at right tackle, but his tape shows fantastic agility and world-class strength. The 6-foot-5, 335-pounder is raw but has the highest upside of any tackle in this class. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 17
Salary cap space: $49.4 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Safety. Even if the Dolphins can re-sign Jevon Holland before he hits free agency, he’ll need a running partner, as veterans Jordan Poyer (34 next year) and Marcus Maye (32) are on one-year contracts. Poyer and Maye have combined for no interceptions and just two passes defensed through Week 9. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Emmanwori is a consistent wrap-up-and-finish tackler who also has plenty of range and versatility, allowing him to be a mistake eraser in the secondary. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 9
Salary cap space: minus-$3.7 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Cornerback. The Vikings’ recent draft picks at this position have not worked out, and veterans Byron Murphy Jr. and Stephon Gilmore will see their contracts void in 2025. The Vikings rank No. 1 in pass defense DVOA, but there’s going to be a personnel overhaul in the secondary for 2025. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas. Barron has split time between safety, slot corner and outside corner and excelled at each spot. His three interceptions this season are a career high and have pushed the 5-foot-11, 200-pound into the Round 1 conversation. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 26
Salary cap space: $61.2 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive line. The 2022 Rams started 14 different offensive linemen, the most of any team since 1999. The Patriots are going to challenge that record. They rank last in both pass block win rate (48.6%) and run block win rate (66.3%). — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Will Campbell, OT/G, LSU. Campbell has primarily played tackle at LSU but probably projects best at guard in the NFL. He’s a tough, physical and rugged blocker who can help an offensive line that needs upgrades at multiple spots. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 1
Salary cap space: $97.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Edge rusher. Chase Young is on a one-year prove-it contract, Payton Turner has never quite lived up to his first-round billing, and Cameron Jordan will be 36 next season. The Saints rank 28th in pass rush win rate (34.2%) and need to use the offseason to improve. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State. Carter has shown the first-step quickness and point-of-contact power in his first season as a full-time pass rusher to be ranked No. 5 overall on my board. The 6-foot-3, 259-pounder’s ability to win in space is ideal for the Saints. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 8
Salary cap space: minus-$68.7 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Offensive line. The issue here is specifically the right side, where 2022 top-10 pick Evan Neal hasn’t played well, Greg Van Roten is on a one-year deal and Jermaine Eluemunor (49th among tackles with an 85.9% pass block win rate) has a $9.25 million cap number for 2025. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas. Banks is among the most consistent blockers in the 2025 draft. His frame and feet help him mirror and match rushers while providing power to easily generate movement in the run game. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 4
Salary cap space: $40.2 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Quarterback. You might have heard that the current starting quarterback of the Jets turns 41 in December. Aaron Rodgers ranks 22nd in QBR among qualified starters (52.9) with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions, but more importantly: FORTY-ONE. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU. The QB3 spot in this draft is wide open, and the 6-2, 200-pound Nussmeier’s upside could be tempting. He’s accurate on the go and from the pocket and plays with enough moxie to push the ball down the field. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 11
Salary cap space: $26.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Edge rusher. Josh Sweat will be a free agent in 2025, while 36-year-old Brandon Graham is likely to retire. We’re still waiting for Nolan Smith Jr. to look like a first-round pick. The Eagles will need to refresh a defense that ranks 10th in pass rush win rate (44.8%). — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia. Williams has returned to form after being slowed by an ankle injury in the season opener. The Eagles have drafted plenty of Georgia players in recent years, and the 6-foot-5, 265-pound Williams could be next. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 27
Salary cap space: $9.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Quarterback. The Steelers could try to sign Justin Fields to a long-term contract, but otherwise he’ll hit free agency. Starter Russell Wilson is also a free agent, and he will turn 36 in 2025. Both quarterbacks have the same 53.9 QBR through Week 9, which would rank 18th in the league if they had the snaps to qualify. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas. The Steelers need a quarterback, and Ewers should be around when their pick comes up. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder is only 21 years old and has soft-touch accuracy and enough arm to make every throw. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 22
Salary cap space: $46.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Cornerback. Charvarius Ward‘s contract will void in 2025, so he needs an extension or a replacement. He ranks 43rd out of 89 qualifying cornerbacks in coverage DVOA. Isaac Yiadom, Rock Ya-Sin and Ambry Thomas are also free agents. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina. Despite suffering a torn ACL in September, Revel is still among the top cornerbacks in the 2025 class. His length (6-foot-3, 193 pounds) and change-of-direction skills are among the best in this draft class. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 18
Salary cap space: minus-$8.3 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Interior offensive line. The Seahawks rank 25th in pass block win rate (53.4%) and 29th in run block win rate (67.2%). They could try Olu Oluwatimi at the pivot again, but more likely they will need to re-sign or replace center Connor Williams and left guard Laken Tomlinson. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Jonah Savaiinaea, G, Arizona. The 6-foot-5, 336-pound right tackle likely will kick inside in the NFL, where his blocking power is ideal in combating defensive tackles. Savaiinaea’s agility in working to the second level gives him Pro Bowl upside. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 12
Salary cap space: minus-$24 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Inside linebacker. Wideout Chris Godwin leaving in free agency would be a huge loss, but at least the Bucs drafted Jalen McMillan as an heir apparent in 2024. One of these years, though, 34-year-old Lavonte David is going to retire, and there’s nobody behind him. Losing David means losing a lot of big plays, as he is consistently near the top of the league in defeats (a metric adding together turnovers, tackles for loss and plays to prevent a third-down conversion). He has 17 this season. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama. Campbell continues to ascend on draft boards. His range and playmaking ability make the 6-foot-3, 244-pounder a potential heir apparent to David. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 19
Salary cap space: $17.9 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Wide receiver. Tyler Boyd and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are going to hit free agency next offseason. Even if Treylon Burks (knee) can come back from injury, that first-round pick never worked out for the Titans. Burks has only four receptions for 34 yards this season and 53 receptions for 699 yards and a touchdown over three seasons. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado. The Titans are projected to have a top-five pick, putting them in range to take the best player in college football. Hunter’s speed, ball-tracking ability and knack for big plays make the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder a legit WR1. — Miller

Projected first-round pick: No. 5
Salary cap space: $55.8 million

Biggest 2025 offseason need: Edge rusher. The Commanders are a surprising fourth in pass rush win rate (49%) so far this season, but they could use some youth to rush the passer instead of another year of Dante Fowler Jr. and Clelin Ferrell on one-year contracts. — Schatz

Draft prospect who could fit: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas. While the Commanders are one of the biggest surprises in the NFL, their pass rush could use the 6-foot-7, 280-pound Jackson, who has 11 sacks over the past two seasons. He would provide an immediate boost off the edge. — Reid

Projected first-round pick: No. 28
Salary cap space: $75.8 million