Every NFL Team's To-Do List for Rest of the 2025 Offseason

We've finally reached the quiet portion of the 2025 NFL offseason. Organized team activities (OTAs) and most mandatory minicamps are over, which means many players are essentially off until the start of training camps.

However, that doesn't mean that coaches, general managers and other team decision-makers will simply be idle over the next month.

Whether it's addressing roster holes, executing trades, signing players to new contracts or laying camp plans, every NFL team has something to accomplish before the end of the summer.

What's left on the offseason itinerary for each NFL team? Let's take a look.

Arizona Cardinals

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Marvin Harrison Jr.

1. Forge a Plan for Marvin Harrison Jr.
2. Figure Out How to Use New-Look Pass-Rush
3. Add to the Receiver Room

Aside from adding wideout Simi Fehoko, adding backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and using a sixth-round pick on guard Hayden Conner, Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort largely maintained the status quo on offense this offseason.

If the Cardinals hope to see improvements from their offense and quarterback Kyler Murray, they need to have a plan for getting more out of second-year wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. Even with a respectable 885 yards and eight touchdowns, the fourth overall pick's rookie season was widely viewed as a disappointment.

Harrison has added muscle this offseason and appears to be reacting a tick faster than he was as a rookie.

"He's at the point where he's definitely more comfortable," Murray said, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic. "And I can see it out there on the field. And I think that'll only allow him to play faster."

Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing needs to map out a plan for building more chemistry between Harrison and Murray in training camp and for better highlighting Harrison in the offense.

It would behoove Arizona to add to its receiver room as well. Harrison commanded a lot of defensive attention as a rookie because the Cardinals didn't have a lot else at the position. Tight end Trey McBride is a star, but Michael Wilson ranked second among wideouts with just 548 receiving yards.

Whether the Cardinals eye the trade market or consider free agents like Amari Cooper and Gabe Davis, they should find a way to add competition before camp.

Defensively, head coach Jonathan Gannon must determine the best ways to use his new collection of pass-rushers. Arizona's defense recorded 41 sacks last season, but Zaven Collins led the team with only five. This offseason, the Cardinals added Josh Sweat and Calais Campbell before using first- and third-round picks on Walter Nolen and Jordan Burch, respectively.

Atlanta Falcons

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Kirk Cousins

1. Trade Kirk Cousins
2. Find Cornerback Help
3. Make a Call on Kyle Pitts' Future

The Atlanta Falcons should look to trade quarterback Kirk Cousins however they can get a deal done before the start of training camp.

Financially, a deal would be beneficial. Trading Cousins would save $27.5 million in cap space, and Atlanta currently has only $5.3 million in cap space. Beyond that, it would ensure that Cousins doesn't prevent the Falcons from freely handing the keys to second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta is ready to move forward with Penix as its QB1, and Cousins doesn't seem like he wants to be a distraction.

"Obviously, you would love to play, but I’m not going to dwell on things that aren’t reality," Cousins said, per The Athletic's Josh Kendall.

But if Cousins starts to outperform Penix in camp, it could potentially create a rift in the locker room.

Now, executing a Cousins trade will be easier in theory than in practice. He has a no-trade clause, and there aren't any clear starting opportunities out there. Trading tight end Kyle Pitts, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, would be far easier.

According to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, "multiple teams" have reached out to gauge Pitts' availability.

The Falcons need to decide whether they truly value Pitts as a long-term piece who's worth an extension or whether they should listen to those trade offers.

Defensively, Atlanta should look to the cornerback market to improve a defense that ranked 22nd in passing yards allowed and 31st in passing touchdowns allowed last season. Adding a free-agent corner like Stephon Gilmore or Mike Hilton ahead of camp would be wise.

Scouring the trade market for a corner would also make sense, especially if Atlanta can find a way to jettison Cousins as part of a deal.

Baltimore Ravens

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Lamar Jackson

1. Extend Lamar Jackson
2. Extend 2022 Draft Picks
3. Add Safety Depth

The Baltimore Ravens, who won 12 games last season, should largely be focused on contracts between now and training camp. Their first order of business should be extending quarterback Lamar Jackson.

While the two-time MVP is under contract through 2027, his deal hasn't quite kept pace with the growing QB market. His $52 million annual salary still ranks among the top 10 leaguewide (barely), but it has fallen behind guys like Jared Goff and Brock Purdy. A new deal might actually benefit Baltimore depending on how it's structured, as Jackson's cap hit is set to balloon to $74.5 million in each of the next two years.

"I think we're in the introductory sort of stage of looking at what an extension might look like," general manager Eric DeCosta recently told the BMore Baseball Podcast (h/t Kevin Eck of the team's official website.

It would also be wise to knock out an extension for fourth-year safety Kyle Hamilton. The two-time Pro Bowler is deserving of a long-term deal, and it would make sense to get a contract done before the safety market rises any further. Kerby Joseph reset the safety market with a deal worth $21.5 million annually this offseason.

The Ravens may also want to extend fellow 2022 first-round pick and center Tyler Linderbaum. Baltimore declined Linderbaum's fifth-year option, meaning he's set to be a free agent in 2026.

While the Ravens found Hamilton's new running mate in rookie first-round safety  Malaki Starks, they should be on the lookout for a new third safety. Ar'Darius Washington, who played 64 percent of the defensive snaps last season, is likely out for the year with a torn Achilles. Free agents like Justin Simmons and Jordan Whitehead should interest Baltimore.

Buffalo Bills

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James Cook

1. Extend James Cook
2. Create Plan for Keon Coleman
3. Examine Safety Options

The Buffalo Bills were only a few plays away from reaching the Super Bowl in January, so much of the offseason has been about maintaining continuity. Ascending running back James Cook should be considered a long-term piece of the puzzle.

Cook is extension-eligible and has been vocal about his desire for a new deal, although that didn't keep him away from mandatory minicamp.

"I'm a leader, so just got to practice," Cook said, per ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg.

While the Bills barely have any cap space remaining, general manager Brandon Beane should do what he can to extend Cook to ensure the backfield leader has no distractions in 2025.

Head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Joe Brady, meanwhile, need to set up a plan for second-year receiver Keon Coleman. The 2024 second-round pick was expected to become Josh Allen's new go-to wideout, but his rookie numbers (556 yards, 4 TDs) left plenty to be desired.

It's imperative that the Bills figure out how to highlight Coleman's strengths and create a rapport between him and Allen.

Defensively, Buffalo should consider its options at safety.

"Perhaps Cole Bishop will take on more responsibility in his second season, but the starting combo of Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp are the weak link of the defense as constructed," Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine wrote when discussing Buffalo's post-draft needs.

Bishop and rookie Jordan Hancock should factor into the looming camp competition. The Bills may also want to kick the tires on free agents like Justin Simmons, Marcus Williams and Chuck Clark.

Carolina Panthers

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Tetairoa McMillan

1. Dial Up a Receiver Competition
2. Extend Ikem Ekwonu
3. Find Cornerback Help

The Carolina Panthers finally saw Bryce Young play like a franchise-caliber quarterback toward the end of the 2024 season. Their goal in 2025 should be building on what he accomplished during that promising end-of-year stretch.

Providing Young with a better receiving corps than he's had to this point in his career would go a long way toward accomplishing that.

Carolina did take steps to bolster its receiver room this offseason. It used a first-round pick on Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan, drafted Colorado's Jimmy Horn Jr. in Round 6 and brought in former Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler Hunter Renfrow as a free agent.

It'll be up to head coach Dave Canales to set up a receiver competition—one that involves the new additions, veteran Adam Thielen and 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette—that will yield the best possible receiving corps.

Meanwhile, general manager Dan Morgan should kick the tires on an extension for fourth-year left tackle Ikem Ekwonu. While the 2022 first-round pick hasn't established himself as an elite tackle yet, he was a quality starter in 2024. Pro Football Focus graded him 38th overall among all tackles.

With other young tackles like Rashawn Slater and Charles Cross likely to receive extensions in the near future, getting ahead of the market with Ekwonu would be advisable.

Defensively, the Panthers should consider adding a free-agent cornerback like Jaire Alexander or Stephon Gilmore.

Carolina did a good job of addressing its pass rush by using Day 2 picks on Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen. It also extended cornerback Jaycee Horn, but it could afford to add more pieces to its pass defense after ranking 30th in net yards per pass attempt allowed last season.

Chicago Bears

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D'Andre Swift

1. Install Ben Johnson's Offense
2. Sort Out a Backfield Rotation
3. Add an Edge-Rusher

The Chicago Bears' 2025 season will be all about the development of Caleb Williams. The No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft flashed some promise as a rookie but largely disappointed overall. Granted, Williams was saddled with a bad offensive line, a lack of commitment to the ground game and a general lack of guidance from former head coach Matt Eberflus.

Enter new head coach Ben Johnson, who's expected to put Williams in a position to succeed. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator knows how to get the most out of quarterbacks and should employ a system that highlights Williams' strengths. The process of implementing Johnson's system has already begun, but Williams and Co. still have work ahead of them.

"He's committed to learning the offense," Johnson said of his quarterback, per Larry Mayer of the team's official website. "We're not where we need to be yet as a team, and he understands that."

While the players are off, Johnson needs to come up with a plan to install his offense within the early stages of training camp. He also needs to decide how he can best utilize running backs D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and rookie Kyle Monangai.

Swift saw the vast majority of the Bears' backfield work last season, but Johnson's offense in Detroit featured a solid split between Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

Defensively, Chicago could use another pass-rusher in its rotation. The Bears signed Dayo Odeyingbo to complement Montez Sweat, but the edge depth behind those two is questionable.

Fortunately, proven pass-rushers like Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Von Miller remain unsigned. It would be smart to add one of them before the start of camp.

Cincinnati Bengals

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Trey Hendrickson

1. Sign Shemar Stewart
2. Sign or Trade Trey Hendrickson
3. Add Help in the Defensive Back Seven

The Cincinnati Bengals bucked their trend of being frugal this offseason and extended standout receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That should keep Joe Burrow happy and keep Cincinnati's offense rolling in 2025.

However, the Bengals have done little to strengthen a defense that ranked 25th in both yards and points allowed last season. Firing coordinator Lou Anarumo and replacing him with Al Golden won't spark a turnaround in and of itself.

To this point, Cincinnati has made some poor defensive decisions. It was quick to pay Chase and Higgins, but it hasn't agreed to a new deal with reigning NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson. If the Bengals aren't going to extend Hendrickson—who unsurprisingly skipped mandatory minicamp—they should try to trade him before the summer is over.

The Bengals should also end their stubborn stance on the contract of rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart. He and Cincinnati have been unable to reach an agreement regarding his contract, and the rookie left minicamp as a result.

"According to a source, the dispute is centered on interpretation of language in the contract that could affect guaranteed money," ESPN's Ben Baby wrote.

Taking a hardline stance on contract language feels like an odd approach by the Bengals since the overall value of Stewart's rookie contract is tied to his draft slot.

"I'm not asking for nothing that's never been done before," Stewart said, per Baby. "But in [the team's] case, y'all just want to win an argument instead of winning more games, in my opinion."

Stewart entered the draft as a high-upside prospect with little polish. If the Bengals want him to contribute meaningfully as a rookie, they need to stop playing games and get him into camp.

The Bengals should also look to add more pieces to their defense, specifically in the back seven. Cincinnati did nothing to improve its cornerback room, could use safety depth after parting with Vonn Bell and recently released defensive captain Germaine Pratt.

Free agents like C.J. Mosley, Jaire Alexander and Justin Simmons should all be on the Bengals' radar.

Cleveland Browns

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Shedeur Sanders

1. Determine How to Split QB Reps in Training Camp
2. Start Sorting Out Backfield Rotation
3. Look for Receiver Help

The story of the Cleveland Browns' post-draft offseason has been centered around the quarterback battle. It's been one of the most fascinating storylines in the entire league because it's incredibly unusual.

Deshaun Watson will likely miss the entire 2025 season with a twice-torn Achilles, and given how he's played in Cleveland, he's highly unlikely to ever start for the franchise again. Therefore, the Browns have to find a new starter for 2025. They have four candidates competing for that role.

Cleveland traded for former first-round pick Kenny Pickett before bringing back 2023 late-season hero Joe Flacco. It then used a third-round pick on Oregon's Dillon Gabriel. That appeared to be the QB room, but as Colorado's Shedeur Sanders continued to slide, the Browns scooped him up in Round 5.

Giving four quarterbacks a legitimate shot at the starting job won't be easy because reps are limited. Head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't reportedly opened up the head-to-head competition just yet.

"I was told Kevin Stefanski's plan for his four quarterbacks in OTAs and minicamp was to try and get a lot of different guys different touches in different situations," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on SportsCenter (h/t Jack Carlough of SI.com). "They all really answered the bill, including Sanders."

Stefanski must now create a blueprint for his camp QB competition and decide how he can possibly split reps between his four quarterbacks. Removing one of them from the equation could be part of that process.

Regardless of who ends up behind center in the regular season, the Browns should be looking to lead with a strong running game. With Nick Chubb gone, they need to figure out a new backfield rotation involving Jerome Ford and rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

Cleveland should also scour the trade and free-agent markets for additional receiver help. Jerry Jeudy emerged as a legitimate No. 1 option last season, but the depth behind him leaves a lot of questions.

Dallas Cowboys

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Micah Parsons

1. Prepare to Install New Defense
2. Extend Micah Parsons
3. Find Help for Run Defense

The Dallas Cowboys may not be rebuilding, but they decided to go with a new head coach this offseason. Mike McCarthy's contract expired, and Dallas decided to hire Brian Schottenheimer to replace him.

That will result in some changes on both sides of the ball, but the offensive changes may be minimal. Schottenheimer has been with Dallas since 2022 and spent the last two years as the offensive coordinator.

Bigger changes may come on defense, where Matt Eberflus has replaced Mike Zimmer.

"I feel like from the players' standpoint at least, running to the ball, there's a lot more energy, emphasis on running to the ball and getting to the football as a defense and attacking the ball, emphasizing takeaways," linebacker Marist Liufau said, per Tommy Yarrish of the team's official website.

Eberflus must have a plan to fully install his defense early in training camp. Injuries played a role in Dallas' disappointing 7-10 record last season, but the league's 28th-ranked defense certainly didn't help.

Dallas must also work out a new long-term deal with pass-rusher Micah Parsons. The four-time Pro Bowler is entering a contract year, deserves a new deal and could potentially hold out during camp without one. He attended mandatory minicamp but did not practice.

With $32.5 million in cap space, the Cowboys should get the ball rolling on a deal to make Parsons the league's highest-paid defender. Otherwise, they could try to fetch a massive return by placing him on the trade market.

Once Dallas has sorted out Parsons' situation, it should seek additional help for a run defense that ranked 30th in yards per carry allowed last season. Players like C.J. Mosley and Raekwon Davis could help strengthen the depth of Dallas' front seven.

Denver Broncos

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Sean Payton

1. Identify Second Receiving Option
2. Dial Up a RB Competition for Training Camp
3. Extend Key Players

The Denver Broncos were a playoff team in 2024, and they found their quarterback in rookie Bo Nix along the way. It would appear that head coach Sean Payton isn't looking to make substantial changes this offseason.

"If the Broncos stay healthy through camp and the preseason, the most competitive battles will be down the depth chart and for situational snaps on both sides of the ball," ESPN's Jeff Legwold wrote.

Payton should still be plotting out a couple of key camp competitions, though.

The Broncos have a reliable No. 1 receiver in Courtland Sutton. However, they need to establish a second go-to option well ahead of Week 1. That could be Marvin Mims Jr., who ranked second on the team with 503 receiving yards last season, Devaughn Vele, new tight end Evan Engram or rookie third-round pick Pat Bryant.

Opposing defenses will look to take away Sutton this season. Nix's sophomore campaign will go more smoothly if he has a clear second option. It would also benefit from an improved rushing attack.

Denver ranked just 21st in yards per carry last season and parted with starter Javonte Williams this offseason. Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estimé will now be joined by rookie RJ Harvey and free agent J.K. Dobbins. Payton must enter camp with a plan for uncovering the best backfield rotation.

It would also be wise for the Broncos to lock up playmakers like Sutton, defensive end Zach Allen and edge-defender Nik Bonitto. Denver has a modest $15.5 million in cap space available, but those three are slated to be free agents in 2026.

Detroit Lions

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Aidan Hutchinson

1. Extend Aidan Hutchinson
2. Add a Pass-Rusher
3. Integrate New Offensive and Defensive Coordinators

On paper, the Detroit Lions have one of the NFL's best rosters. Despite dealing with numerous injuries in 2024, the Lions still went an NFC-best 15-2 during the regular season.

Detroit will have some camp competitions at guard and center—Kevin Zeitler departed in free agency, while Frank Ragnow retired—but depth charts should largely be set. However, that doesn't mean general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell can rest on their laurels before the start of camp.

The Lions should get a contract extension done with pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson. The 24-year-old is coming off a season-ending leg fracture but has proven himself worthy of a long-term deal. With the pass-rusher market skyrocketing this offseason, signing Hutchinson before other young sack artists like Micah Parsons put pen to paper would be advisable.

While it would be great to have a healthy Hutchinson in training camp and under contract long-term, Detroit should be looking for more at the position. The defense recorded just 37 sacks as a unit last season. Za'Darius Smith ranked second behind Hutchinson with only four.

The Lions released Smith this offseason. Bringing him back or acquiring another pass rusher via free agency or trade—Trey Hendrickson looms as a top trade target—would be wise.

Campbell and Co. also have to prepare for a training camp without former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, both of whom left to take head coaching jobs this offseason.

We've seen double-coordinator changes prove problematic in the past. The Philadelphia Eagles went from being in the Super Bowl to collapsing down the stretch of the regular season after losing coordinators Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon during the 2023 offseason.

Fortunately, Detroit may be able to maintain some continuity on both sides of the ball. New defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spent the past four seasons as a Lions linebackers coach. New offensive coordinator John Morton came over from Denver but was a senior offensive assistant with the Lions in 2022.

Green Bay Packers

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Matthew Golden

1. Plan a WR Competition for Training Camp
2. Figure Out What to Do with LB Quay Walker
3. Add Cornerback Help

The Green Bay Packers believe they have their franchise quarterback in Jordan Love, hence the $55 million-per-year extension he signed last offseason. What the Packers have lacked alongside Love is an elite receiving corps. Ideally, that will change in 2025.

Green Bay brought back promising young receivers like Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, although Christian Watson suffered a torn ACL in the 2024 regular-season finale. To account for that, the Packers also drafted Matthew Golden and Savion Williams in Rounds 1 and 3, respectively.

Head coach Matt LaFleur and Adam Stenavich must now set the stage for a training camp competition that can finally give Love the sort of top-tier supporting cast he has lacked thus far.

Ideally, the receiver competition will be fairly straightforward. Green Bay may have a couple of trickier questions on defense.

For one, the Packers really need to figure out their long-term plan with linebacker Quay Walker. They recently declined his fifth-year option and have had him rehabbing this offseason instead of practicing.

“I wouldn’t say it was during the offseason program,” LaFleur said, per Dominique Yates of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “I think there were some residual effects from the season.”

Walker's absence has potentially opened the door for offseason addition Isaiah Simmons, who spent time with the first team in OTAs and minicamp. Before the end of the summer, the Packers should decide whether Walker deserves a prove-it starting opportunity in 2025 or whether he'd be more valuable as a backup or trade chip.

After failing to trade cornerback Jaire Alexander and instead releasing him outright, the Packers also should consider any and all free-agent and trade options at the position.

Houston Texans

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Jayden Higgins

1. Decide How to Split O-Line Reps in Camp
2. Add More Line Depth
3. Set the Stage for WR Competition

The Houston Texans have won two straight AFC South titles and should again be considered the division favorites heading into 2025. However, another playoff run could hinge on the play and protection of third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud.

The Texans rightfully made it a priority to shuffle their offensive line this offseason after they allowed 54 sacks last year. As part of the shuffling, they traded away left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who was widely considered their most reliable lineman.

With Tunsil gone, the Texans should see camp competition at all five starting spots, though Tytus Howard may have one spot solidified. He fared well at right tackle last season—Pro Football Focus ranked him 41st among tackles—and has embraced his new role at right guard.

"I love it, man," Howard said at the end of minicamp, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. "Just getting these reps in."

Newcomers to the line competition include Cam Robinson, Laken Tomlinson, Trent Brown, Ed Ingram, Jake Andrews and rookie second-round pick Aireontae Ersery. Head coach DeMeco Ryans, offensive coordinator Nick Caley and line coach Cole Popovich should allow a camp competition to settle the starting five. However, they should also have a plan for how they want that competition to unfold.

It couldn't hurt to throw a few more veterans into the competition, either. While there aren't a ton of starters still on the open market, players like Brandon Scherff and Will Hernandez could help ensure the Texans leave camp with a quality line.

Ryans and Co. also need to set the stage for some competition at wide receiver. Nico Collins will be back as Stroud's top target, but Stefon Diggs departed in free agency, and Tank Dell is expected to miss the entire season with a significant knee injury.

The Texans need to sort through a group that includes trade acquisition Christian Kirk, free agent Braxton Berrios, rookie second-round pick Jayden Higgins and rookie third-round pick Jaylin Noel.

Indianapolis Colts

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Daniel Jones

1. Determine How to Stage Camp QB Battle
2. Get Rookie TE Tyler Warren Up to Speed
3. Add Center Depth

The 2025 season could bring a significant transition for the Indianapolis Colts. General manager Chris Ballard brought in quarterback Daniel Jones to compete with 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson. It now feels like the Colts either must make the playoffs or see Richardson finally develop into an above-average starter for Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen to save their jobs.

In a worst-case scenario, the Colts learn they don't have a quality quarterback on the roster, stumble to a sub-.500 record and are again eyeing signal-callers in the 2026 draft. Therefore, it's imperative that Steichen and his staff stage a QB competition that will yield success.

Richardson, who has already battled numerous injuries as a pro, suffered another shoulder injury during minicamp. However, he's expected to be healthy in time for training camp, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

While the quarterback competition will take center stage, the Colts also need to ensure they have the pieces in place needed to support their next signal-caller. In terms of skill players, that means getting rookie first-round pick Tyler Warren ready to be an offensive centerpiece.

While the Colts have a good top target in Michael Pittman Jr. and a promising receiver in second-year man Adonai Mitchell, Warren has the potential to be the biggest difference-maker in the receiving corps. The Colts will need the talented tight end to hit the ground running a la Brock Bowers in 2024.

Ballard should also look for additional depth along the interior offensive line to bring into camp. Indy's line only allowed 32 sacks last season, but it also lost guard Will Fries and center Ryan Kelly in free agency.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Trevor Lawrence

1. Ensure Trevor Lawrence is Healthy for Week 1
2. Prepare to Install Liam Coen's Offense
3. Devise a Camp Plan for Travis Hunter

Last offseason, the Jacksonville Jaguars gave Trevor Lawrence a contract extension that tied him with Joe Burrow as the league's highest-paid quarterback at the time. Unfortunately, Lawrence has rarely delivered results that match his contract status.

Injuries have been part of the problem in the past few years. An AC joint injury that required surgery ended his 2024 campaign. Getting Lawrence to Week 1 at 100 percent should be Jacksonville's top priority.

New head coach Liam Coen made it clear early in the offseason that Lawrence would be on a "pitch count" but should be healthy by the start of the season.

"As we lead in, we’re optimistic that we’ll get there in terms of where we need to go," Coen told reporters in April.

The Jags need to have a clear plan for getting Lawrence adequate reps in camp without risking his recovery. It'll be an important balancing act because Coen is bringing with him a new offense.

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator last season, Coen helped create a dynamic rushing attack while coaxing a Pro Bowl season out of quarterback Baker Mayfield. The hope is that he can do the same in Jacksonville, and he must be prepared to fully install his system early in camp.

Rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter figures to play a big role in Coen's offense. New general manager James Gladstone made the bold move of trading up to draft Hunter, who has been practicing on both sides of the ball this offseason.

Coen, receivers coach Edgar Bennett, defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile and defensive backs coach Anthony Perkins need to sit down and figure out a plan for preparing Hunter in training camp.

Trying to adapt to the NFL at one position is difficult enough for incoming rookies. Trying to do it at two while receiving limited reps will be an even bigger challenge. The Jags can't just wing it and hope that Hunter makes an immediate impact while being the two-way player he wants to be.

Kansas City Chiefs

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Trey Smith

1. Extend Trey Smith
2. Pick a Front-Runner at Left Tackle
3. Assess Rashee Rice's Recovery

The Kansas City Chiefs have remained in the Super Bowl picture ever since Patrick Mahomes took over as their starting quarterback. However, offensive deficiencies loomed large during Kansas City's 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

The Chiefs' offensive line was particularly problematic, as the Eagles defense consistently harassed Mahomes and shut down almost everything Kansas City did offensively. Reloading the line is this year's top offseason priority.

The remaining work must start with an extension for guard Trey Smith, who is currently set to play on the franchise tag. The Chiefs have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal with the 25-year-old, which they have planned to do since giving him the tag.

"Hopefully we get that done. There's no lack of interest or will or desire on our end," general manager Brett Veach said in his predraft press conference.

Head coach Andy Reid and offensive line coach Andy Heck must then set the stage for the left tackle competition. Last year's battle between Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia didn't deliver a functional starter, and Kansas City ended up moving guard Joe Thuney over to tackle.

The Chiefs traded Thuney to the Chicago Bears this offseason and then signed Jaylon Moore before drafting Josh Simmons in Round 1. Morris and Suamataia may again get LT work, but either Moore or Simmons should enter camp as the favorite for first-team reps.

Deciding whose job it will be to lose will go a long way toward having a successful competition. Expect that to be a focus during mandatory minicamp, June 17-19.

The Chiefs must also determine how close receiver Rashee Rice is to returning from last year's LCL injury. The early signs are positive.

"He's looked good," offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said, per Ed Easton Jr. of Chiefs Wire. "He's come back strong."

Kansas City's offense took a bit hit when it lost Rice, who had 288 yards and two touchdowns in four games before the injury. Rookie Xavier Worthy went on to lead Chiefs wideouts with just 638 receiving yards, while in-season addition DeAndre Hopkins ranked second with 437.

The Chiefs need Rice to be in pre-injury form and ready to serve as Mahomes' No. 1 target. If he isn't, they may have to consider adding to their receiver room.

Las Vegas Raiders

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Ashton Jeanty

1. Prepare to Fully Install Chip Kelly's Offense
2. Figure Out Options With Ashton Jeanty
3. Add Cornerback Help

It certainly seems that the Raiders are planning to contend sooner than later. They didn't bring in 73-year-old head coach Pete Carroll or 34-year-old quarterback Geno Smith to oversee a lengthy rebuilding process.

If the Raiders are going to challenge in the AFC West this season, they need to get off to a fast start offensively. That means knowing the offense of new coordinator Chip Kelly inside and out by Week 1. The process of installing Kelly's offense began early in the offseason and is ongoing.

"Just an adjustment period, but the offense is really good," Smith said, per The Athletic's Ted Nguyen. "I’m looking forward to it."

Carroll and Kelly need to have a plan in place for fully installing the new offense within the early stages of training camp. They also need to begin plotting on how to use rookie first-round pick Ashton Jeanty.

Smith will have a couple of good receiving options in Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, but Jeanty has the potential to be a legitimate game-changer. A talented runner and receiver, he can be an every-down back if needed. However, the Raiders may look to employ more of a committee approach using Jeanty, Raheem Mostert, Zamir White and Sincere McCormick.

"I love having multiple guys play," Carroll said, per Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. "I’m not relying on one guy."

The Raiders should know how they want to use their newest offensive weapon well ahead of training camp.

After adding linebacker Germaine Pratt, the Raiders' biggest defensive question mark is at cornerback. Las Vegas added Eric Stokes in free agency, but it could use additional depth at the position. Free agents like Jaire Alexander and Mike Hilton should garner attention, and the Raiders might want to consider Jalen Ramsey as a potential trade target.

Los Angeles Chargers

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Rashawn Slater

1. Extend Rashawn Slater
2. Start Planning a WR Competition
3. Add Edge Help

The Los Angeles Chargers have spent the past few offseasons assembling a powerful offensive line. Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Mekhi Becton and Joe Alt are all former first-round picks who are slated to start in 2025. Slater, L.A.'s 2021 first-round choice, has been extension-eligible since last offseason and is deserving of a new deal.

However, the two-time Pro Bowler appears unlikely to allow his contract to be a distraction.

"I’m not really super concerned about it," Slater said, per The Athletic's Daniel Popper. "Just prioritizing getting right and trying to be the best player I can be."

General manager Joe Hortiz should look to get a deal done before the end of the summer. Slater is set to play on the fifth-year option this season, and L.A. has no reason to view him as anything other than an integral long-term centerpiece.

Things aren't quite as settled at wide receiver. Los Angeles lacked reliable options after rookie Ladd McConkey in 2024. Hortiz gathered some new targets for Justin Herbert this offseason, including former Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams and rookie second-round pick Tre Harris, both of whom should immediately compete with holdovers Derius Davis and Quentin Johnston.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman need to have a plan for piecing together a starting receiving corps during training camp.

The Chargers must also consider adding a free-agent edge-defender like Von Miller or Za'Darius Smith before camp. L.A. recorded 46 sacks last season and used a fourth-round pick on Kyle Kennard. However, it also released Joey Bosa at the onset of free agency in a cap-saving move.

With $27.9 million in cap space now available, the Chargers could afford to add another piece to their pass-rushing rotation.

Los Angeles Rams

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Davante Adams

1. Figure Out Plan at Left Tackle
2. Incorporate Davante Adams into Offensive Plan
3. Add Cornerback Help

The Los Angeles Rams will largely run back the same roster that reached the divisional round last season. They worked out a revised contract with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and are not projected to have a slew of new starters in 2025.

However, L.A. may be forced to go with a new starter at left tackle, at least for part of the season.

According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero, left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots. While "the belief" is that he'll play in 2025, there are "still some questions as to his availability."

Jackson also dealt with blood clots in 2022, a year in which he was limited to eight games. Last season, he was graded 18th overall among tackles by Pro Football Focus.

The Rams signed D.J. Humphries as insurance, but they now need to craft a plan for Jackson's recovery and for his replacement, if necessary. Humphries will undoubtedly fit into the equation, but L.A. may also consider David Quessenberry or eye another free agent like Geron Christian or Jedrick Wills Jr. However, Wills has stated that he plans to sit out until fully recovered from last year's knee injury.

Once Sean McVay has a plan for protecting the 37-year-old Stafford, he must determine how to best incorporate Davante Adams into the offense.

The one big change the Rams made this offseason was swapping in Adams for former standout Cooper Kupp. Because Kupp and Adams possess different skill sets, it won't be as simple as plugging Adams into the current playbook. It may be necessary to dial up new plays, and McVay has to have a plan for building a quick rapport between Adams and Stafford.

Defensively, Los Angeles needs to improve a pass defense that ranked 26th in net yards per pass attempt allowed last season. Signing a free-agent corner like Stephon Gilmore could make sense. The Rams have also expressed some interest in potentially reacquiring former starter Jalen Ramsey via trade.

"[General manager] Les [Snead] and I have had some dialogue and discussions as it relates to the Jalen thing, but there’s really no news to report on," McVay recently told reporters.

Miami Dolphins

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Jonnu Smith

1. Trade Jalen Ramsey
2. Extend Jonnu Smith
3. Add Cornerback Help

At some point between now and the start of the regular season, the Miami Dolphins are likely to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey. They've reportedly decided that a split would be best for both the player and the team, though they have yet to actually trade him.

Now that we're past June 1—and Miami can prorate the dead money remaining on Ramsey's contract—a trade could save $5.9 million in cap space. The Dolphins are likely to get a bigger return if they can find a taker for Ramsey before the start of training camp.

Unsurprisingly, Ramsey was not at Miami's mandatory minicamp. Neither was tight end Jonnu Smith, who is seeking a new contract after tallying a career-high 884 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

"That's something that we've been in communication with [him] and I don't really need to get into personal matters," head coach Mike McDaniel said during minicamp, per ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.

The Dolphins should be desperate to see both their offense and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa bounce back after underwhelming in 2024. Not having a pass-catcher like Smith in camp would be a detriment.

Smith deserves a raise over his $3.5 million base salary. It would behoove the Dolphins to give him one in the coming weeks.

With Ramsey all but assuredly on the way out, general manager Chris Grier should be kicking the tires on other cornerback options. Miami did little to reload the position aside from adding Artie Burns and using a fifth-round pick on Jason Marshall Jr.

Minnesota Vikings

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J.J. McCarthy

1. Ensure J.J. McCarthy is Supported as QB1
2. Sort Out New Safety Rotation
3. Add Cornerback Help

The Minnesota Vikings didn't bring back Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones in free agency. That means they're prepared to turn the reins over to second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy even though he missed his entire rookie season following knee surgery.

As one might expect, it's been a learning process for the Michigan product.

"Coming off that knee issue, they knew he could start a little slowly. But they like the way he's throwing the ball, they feel very comfortable with where he's at going into training camp," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on SportsCenter (h/t Will Ragatz of SI.com).

It's imperative that head coach Kevin McConnell and the Vikings give McCarthy all the support they'd give an established QB1 entering camp. After missing an entire year and watching Darnold lead Minnesota to the playoffs, McCarthy could probably use a confidence boost.

The Vikings must also ensure that trade acquisition Sam Howell—who will provide veteran depth—isn't a perceived threat to McCarthy's job. There will probably be some offensive growing pains in 2025, but this has to be McCarthy's team going forward.

Defensively, Minnesota has some work to do in its secondary. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores must prepare a safety rotation that lost Camryn Bynum in free agency. Harrison Smith will be back for his 14th season, and Joshua Metellus—who played 87 percent of the snaps last season —should move into an even more prominent role. But replacing Bynum, who was a 17-game starter in 2024, will be a challenge.

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah should also be on the lookout for cornerback help. Minnesota ranked 28th in passing yards allowed last season, lost Byron Murphy and has yet to re-sign Stephon Gilmore. Bringing back Gilmore or adding a free agent like Jaire Alexander or Mike Hilton before camp would be smart.

New England Patriots

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Josh McDaniels

1. Introduce Josh McDaniels' Offense
2. Prepare for WR, O-Line Camp Competitions
3. Add Pass-Rushing Help

The biggest change the New England Patriots made this offseason was their pivot from one-and-done head coach Jerod Mayo to Mike Vrabel. Presumably, the Patriots believe that move has settled their coaching position for the foreseeable future.

New England's goal for the rest of the 2025 season will be to prove that second-year quarterback Drake Maye is also a long-term answer.

Maye has already flashed plenty of promise and was named a Pro Bowl alternate as a rookie. Now, the Patriots need to see what he can do with an improved supporting cast. That's going to be a multi-step process.

It will begin by installing the offense of new/former coordinator Josh McDaniels. That process began during OTAs and minicamp, and Maye appears to be taking to his new system.

"I'm starting to really find a stride," Maye said, per Evan Lazar of the team's official website. "It's all the same concepts in the league, but it's different words, different verbiage."

Vrabel and McDaniels now need to ensure that everyone is up to speed early in camp. They also need to prepare for competitions along the offensive line and at wide receiver.

Right now, Maye's supporting cast is only better on paper. New additions like center Garrett Bradbury, right tackle Morgan Moses, rookie tackle Will Campbell, receiver Mack Hollins and receiver Stefon Diggs should help make New England's offense markedly better than it was last year. However, the Patriots must allow competition to determine their Week 1 depth chart.

Defensively, the Patriots should add another pass-rusher before camp. They added Harold Landry III and Milton Williams in free agency, but they could afford another contributor on the edge. The defense recorded just 28 sacks last season and could benefit from a free agent like Za'Darius Smith or Jadeveon Clowney.

New Orleans Saints

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Tyler Shough

1. Figure Out a Front-Runner for QB Competition
2. Start Settling the Offensive Line
3. Add a Pass-Rusher

Few teams will hold a truly open quarterback competition in training camp this year. The New Orleans Saints should be one of them.

Derek Carr announced his retirement shortly after the 2025 draft, which leaves New Orleans with third-year quarterback Jake Haener, second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler and rookie second-round pick Tyler Shough in the mix to start Week 1.

To this point, new head coach Kellen Moore has been rotating his quarterbacks regularly.

"I don't want them to get into [a state] where they're always looking at who's in, who's out," Moore said, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell.

Heading into training camp, though, Moore should settle on a front-runner for the starting job. He'll want to allow the competition to determine who wins it, but with three young quarterbacks involved, experience with the starters will be critical. It'll be important to identify the starter as early in camp as possible.

The Saints must also devise a plan for protecting their quarterbacks. New Orleans has struggled in recent years to field a quality offensive line, and this offseason brought more shuffling. The Saints used their first-round pick on left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., which may send 2024 first-round pick Taliese Fuaga to right tackle and 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning to guard.

Free-agent additions Will Clapp and Dillon Radunz are also in the O-line mix, so the Saints need to begin the process of picking a starting five.

Defensively, general manager Mickey Loomis should be searching for pass-rushing help. New Orleans retained Chase Young this offseason but didn't add to a pass rush that produced just 39 sacks last season.

With Carr off the books, the Saints now have $29 million in cap space with which to work. Adding a sack artist like Za'Darius Smith or Preston Smith would be logical.

New York Giants

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Brian Daboll and Russell Wilson

1. Plot a Plan for Developing Jaxson Dart
2. Sort Through TE Depth Chart
3. Look for Linebacker Help

For the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, the 2025 campaign may largely ride on their plan at quarterback. The Giants may not have to be a playoff team for Daboll and Schoen to keep their jobs, but they will have to show improvement over last season and signs that rookie Jaxson Dart can be the future.

The good news is that the Giants seemingly have a solid plan. They signed veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, who can hold down the QB job early and provide play good enough for the rest of the roster to grow around.

Are Wilson and/or Winston the Giants' long-term answer under center? Probably not. But having some stability at quarterback should allow the Giants to evaluate players like second-year receiver Malik Nabers and rookie running back Cam Skattebo, not to mention a defense that features several new faces.

The challenge heading into camp will be crafting a developmental plan for Dart that allows the rookie to mature without thrusting him directly into a quarterback competition or onto the field before he's ready. Daboll can start laying out that plan during mandatory minicamp on June 17 and 18.

While New York is gauging how its offense can operate in 2025, it also needs to work through a tight end rotation that includes Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger and Chris Manhertz. A good receiving tight end can aid a quarterback immensely, but the position wasn't heavily featured in 2024. As a rookie, Johnson led all Giants tight ends with just 331 receiving yards last season.

On paper, the Giants have addressed several defensive positions. Cornerback Paulson Adebo, safety Jevon Holland and rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter all project as new starters. However, New York didn't do much to improve its linebacker corps.

Schoen would be wise to eye the trade market for an off-ball linebacker and/or consider free agents like C.J. Mosley and Eric Kendricks.

New York Jets

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Aaron Glenn

1. Extend 2022 Draft Picks
2. Determine How to Best Utilize Justin Fields
3. Add WR Help

The biggest challenge for the New York Jets this offseason will be erasing the stink of the last two years. The Aaron Rodgers experiment failed, the on-field results were disastrous, and both head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas were fired in-season.

The Jets have an opportunity for a fresh start with new coach Aaron Glenn, new general manager Darren Mougey and new quarterback Justin Fields.

Both Glenn and Mougey have goals to accomplish between now and training camp to help the Jets enter the 2025 season with some positivity. Mougey should focus on trying to extend standouts from the 2022 draft class, primarily wideout Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner.

Gardner believes that progress is being made on a new deal.

"My team and the Jets have been talking and, you know, I feel pretty good about how the talks have been going," Gardner said, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.

Now would be a great time to extend Gardner and Wilson, who have both proven themselves worthy of long-term deals. With post-June 1 cuts off the books, New York now has $37 million in cap space available.

Running back Breece Hall and edge-rusher Jermaine Johnson II were also drafted in 2022 and are extension-eligible.

Meanwhile, Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand must figure out how they plan to use Fields this season. While the 26-year-old couldn't establish himself as a franchise quarterback with the Bears or Pittsburgh Steelers, he flashed elite scrambling ability and never had a top-notch receiving corps.

Will the Jets focus on developing Fields as a passer or try to open up the offense with his dual-threat ability? They should find an answer before camp, because their direction with Fields could determine their overall direction in 2025.

It wouldn't hurt to add another proven pass-catcher to Fields' support group, either. Wilson is a No. 1-caliber receiver, while Josh Reynolds and rookie tight end Mason Taylor were both sensible additions. The Jets have a lack of reliable depth at wideout, though. They should consider signing seasoned free agents like Keenan Allen or Tyler Boyd.

Philadelphia Eagles

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Kevin Patullo

1. Adjust to Loss of Kellen Moore
2. Plan a Camp Competition at Right Guard
3. Look for Edge Help

The Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions and have done an incredible job of drafting and developing talent in recent years. Therefore, they head toward training camp with few real needs on the roster.

Philly's biggest priority should be adapting to the departure of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Two years ago, the Eagles lost their offensive and defensive coordinators in the same offseason and struggled to maintain continuity. Last offseason they hired Moore and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and went on a championship run.

With Moore gone, former passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo has taken the reins of the offense. He'll be the fourth different offensive coordinator in five seasons under head coach Nick Sirianni, which means the Eagles have grown accustomed to change.

"It’s been every year, so I think it’s just been a progression over time. In a way, an evolution," quarterback Jalen Hurts said, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Sirianni and Patullo must enter camp with a plan for fully implementing the offense quickly. The Eagles are going to get everyone's best shot in 2025, and they can't afford a slow start to the regular season.

The Eagles also need to map out their competition at right guard. The rest of the O-line is set, but Philly lost 2024 starter Mekhi Becton in free agency. The top candidates to replace him are 2023 third-round pick Tyler Steen, 2022 first-round pick Kenyon Green and free-agent addition Matt Pryor.

Defensively, general manager Howie Roseman should have an eye out for pass-rushing help. The Eagles did sign Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari in free agency, but they also lost Josh Sweat and recently traded Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers. They also lost Brandon Graham to retirement this offseason.

Philadelphia's new-look pass-rushing rotation should be more than functional, but adding a player like Von Miller or Preston Smith couldn't hurt.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Aaron Rodgers

1. Get Aaron Rodgers Up to Speed
2. Extend T.J. Watt
3. Sort Out Backfield Rotation

Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month. While the Steelers still lack their quarterback of the future, they have their signal-caller for the current season.

Head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith now need to spend the next few weeks crafting an offense that plays to Rodgers' strengths. That should mean more wide-open passing than we saw from Smith's offense in 2024.

"We didn't bring Aaron in here—and signed DK [Metcalf] for all that money—to go run the wishbone. So, you know, you try to play to the strengths of your team," Smith said, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

Tomlin and Smith also need to have a plan for getting Rodgers up to speed as quickly as possible. Part of the problem for Rodgers last year was that he wasn't in sync with the rest of the Jets offense early in the year. After missing most of Pittsburgh's offseason program, Rodgers has some catching up to do.

Smith also needs to figure out a new backfield rotation after losing Najee Harris in free agency, although he'll have plenty options from which to choose. Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson are back, and the Steelers added Kenneth Gainwell and rookie third-round pick Kaleb Johnson.

Meanwhile, general manager Omar Khan should be working on an extension for star pass-rusher T.J. Watt. The 30-year-old is entering the final year of his contract, is looking for a new deal and decided to skip mandatory minicamp.

Watt is also set to carry a cap hit of $30.4 million in 2025, which pales in comparison to top edge-rushers like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby. He's deserving of a new deal, and the Steelers should get one done before camp.

Pittsburgh has traditionally avoided contract negotiations after the start of the regular season.

San Francisco 49ers

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Robert Saleh

1. Assess Brandon Aiyuk's Recovery Timeline
2. Install Robert Saleh's Defense
3. Prepare to Rely on Several Defensive Rookies

The 49ers may or may not have a rapid turnaround in 2025. They battled multiple injuries last season, which led to a disappointing 6-11 record. They had a similar season in 2020 and rebounded to reach the NFC Championship Game in 2021.

To compete this season, San Francisco will need its biggest stars to be and stay healthy. The big concern on the injury front right now is wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October.

The 49ers could need him after trading Deebo Samuel early in the offseason, as 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall remains a relative unknown and tight end George Kittle isn't getting any younger. If Aiyuk appears set to miss significant time during the regular season, general manager John Lynch may need to consider adding receiver help.

The good news is that San Francisco has been encouraged by Aiyuk's recovery to this point.

"Brandon's doing a tremendous job coming back," Lynch told The Pat McAfee Show (h/t NFL.com's Kevin Patra).

Defensively, the 49ers saw multiple changes in the offseason. They brought back former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and parted with key contributors like linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and cornerback Charvarius Ward.

Saleh and head coach Kyle Shanahan need to have a plan in place for getting back to the defensive system they last employed in 2020. They also need to prepare to utilize a defense that could rely heavily on rookies like Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, Upton Stout, CJ West and Nick Martin, all of whom were drafted within the first four rounds.

Seattle Seahawks

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Sam Darnold

1. Determine How to Play to Sam Darnold's Strengths
2. Plan Camp Competition at Right Guard, Center
3. Keep Searching for Interior Line Help

The Seattle Seahawks made some bold moves at quarterback this offseason, trading Geno Smith to Las Vegas and signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal in free agency.

Seattle's top priority entering training camp should involve crafting an offense that plays to Darnold's strengths. He was a Pro Bowler with the Vikings last season, but he struggled with pocket awareness and poor decision-making in the last two games of 2024.

Fortunately, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has experience with Darnold from their time together in San Francisco. Their reunion in Seattle has been a bit of a learning process.

"There's some familiar things that obviously we did in San Francisco," Darnold said during OTAs, per Ari Horton of the team's official website. "But just learning a ton, learning a ton right now and just like I mentioned kind of before, just building with the guys and taking it one day at a time."

Kubiak, head coach Mike Macdonald and line coach John Benton also need to formulate a plan for protecting Darnold.

Seattle's interior offensive line was arguably the worst in the NFL last season. While the Seahawks used a first-round pick on left guard Grey Zabel, there's still some uncertainty at right guard and center, especially after center Connor Williams retired midway through the 2024 season.

Olu Oluwatimi and Christian Haynes will probably be first in line to start at center and guard, respectively. However, players like Jalen Sundell and Bryce Cabeldue could be in the mix as well.

"We haven’t settled some of the spots, and that means we have a lot of guys that are options. So it’s exciting," Macdonald said, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.

While the free-agent market isn't loaded with starting-caliber talent, Seattle should consider bringing in players like guard Brandon Scherff and center Nick Harris for additional camp competition.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Jason Licht and Todd Bowles

1. Adjust to Liam Coen's Departure
2. Start Sorting Through Secondary Depth Chart
3. Find Additional Edge-Rushing Help

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should again be considered favorites in the NFC South. Tampa didn't experience the drop-off that most expected when Tom Brady retired. Instead, it has gelled around new quarterback Baker Mayfield.

The problem is that the success of Mayfield and Tampa's offense has caused the Bucs to lose offensive coordinators to head coaching vacancies in back-to-back offseasons. This year, Liam Coen departed to take the Jacksonville job.

Tampa began the process of replacing Coen with Josh Grizzard back in OTAs.

"Liam and I were close in L.A., and he was great for me last year," Mayfield said, per Pete Prisco of CBS Sports. "Griz has his own tweaks on it. He's handled it well."

Grizzard and head coach Todd Bowles must craft a plan for fully implementing the new offense at the start of camp. To repeat as the divisional champ, Tampa's offense has to hit the ground running in 2025.

Defensively, the Buccaneers need to sort through a cornerback room that now includes rookie second-round pick Benjamin Morrison and third-round pick Jacob Parrish. Tampa ranked a respectable 15th in net yards per pass attempt allowed last season but was 29th in passing yards allowed.

Tampa's cornerback rotation should settle itself during training camp competition. However, Bowles must decide whether to give the rookie a realistic shot at earning starting jobs.

Meanwhile, general manager Jason Licht could afford to further bolster the pass rush. Tampa added Haason Reddick in free agency but could use more help on the edge.

The Buccaneers recorded 46 sacks as a team last season but relied heavily on the blitz. Their 34.2-percent blitz rate was the third-highest in the league, although no single player notched more than 7.5 sacks.

Tennessee Titans

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Cam Ward

1. Ensure Cam Ward is Prepared to Win QB Competition
2. Plot out Training Camp WR Competition
3. Ensure L'Jarius Sneed Reaches Week 1 Healthy

The Tennessee Titans used the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft on Miami quarterback Cam Ward. While head coach Brian Callahan will likely make Ward "earn" the starting job in training camp, the QB competition should be slanted in his favor.

The Titans know that Will Levis isn't the answer. Tim Boyle and Brandon Allen are in Tennessee purely for depth purposes. While it's never a good idea to put a rookie on the field before he's ready, the Titans should be disappointed if Ward hasn't claimed the QB1 role by Week 1.

Working on ball security could be the next step, as Ward reportedly struggled with giveaways during minicamp.

"I have to take care of the ball," Ward said, per ESPN's Turron Davenport. "I'm aware of that, but I'd rather do all the crazy stuff in practice so [in] the game I know I can get away with."

The Titans should be eager to get Ward plenty of reps and kick off their new era at quarterback. They need a plan that will leave no doubt that the rookie is their best Week 1 option.

Of course, Ward would benefit from having a receiving corps better than Tennessee's 2024 group. Calvin Ridley topped the 1,000-yard mark, but Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who is now with the Dolphins, ranked second with just 497 yards.

Callahan needs to decide how to divvy reps between offseason additions Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson, Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor.

Defensively, the Titans need to figure out a proper recovery plan for cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. Tennessee traded for Sneed last offseason and signed him to a lucrative four-year, $76.4 million contract. However, he played just five games in 2024 because of a quad injury and is currently rehabbing quad and knee ailments.

According to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website, Tennessee's plan "is to have him ready to go for the fall."

Washington Commanders

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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin

1. Extend or Trade Terry McLaurin
2. Figure Out How to Utilize Deebo Samuel
3. Add Pass-Rushing Help

First and foremost, the Washington Commanders have to adjust to being one of the NFC's hunted teams instead of underdogs. After quarterback Jayden Daniels' terrific rookie campaign and a 2024 trip to the NFC title game, Washington won't take anyone by surprise this season.

Wideout Terry McLaurin—who is coming off his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season—played a huge role in Daniels' rookie development. Washington general manager Adam Peters really needs to sort out his situation before camp. McLaurin decided to skip minicamp while angling for a new contract, and his absence spoke volumes.

"Sometimes football and business, they intersect and this is one of those times," head coach Dan Quinn said, per ESPN's John Keim.

Ideally, Washington will use some of its $24.1 million in remaining cap space to get McLaurin under a new contract and in camp. If that can't be done, finding the best trade package for McLaurin will become a priority.

Meanwhile, the Commanders traded for wideout Deebo Samuel early in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury should have a game plan for the versatile runner and receiver well ahead of training camp. Washington has an opportunity to add a lot of wrinkles to its offense by maximizing Samuel's unique skill set.

Samule had a down year in 2024, finishing with just 806 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns. Two years ago, though, he had 892 receiving yards, 225 rushing yards and 12 combined touchdowns.

Peters should also look to bolster a pass rush that lost 2024 sacks leader Dante Fowler Jr. in free agency. Von Miller, Za'Darius Smith and Matthew Judon headline the remaining free-agent market. Adding at least one of them in the coming weeks would be logical.

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