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Every NFL team's greatest weakness heading into the draft
Second-year signal-caller Jarrett Stidham is a question mark for the Patriots. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Every NFL team's greatest weakness heading into the draft

With most of the big free agent moves in the books, NFL teams are looking to fill many of their remaining weaknesses through the draft. With the draft quickly approaching, here's a look at all 32 teams' biggest remaining weaknesses.

 
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Arizona Cardinals: Defensive Line

Arizona Cardinals: Defensive Line
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Arizona's offense looked like a force to be reckoned with in 2020, with Kyler Murray entering his second season and DeAndre Hopkins now leading an impressive group of receivers. The defense will need to hold up its end of the bargain, and questions remain about a defensive line that struggled last season. The Cardinals had trouble getting to the quarterback and need to give star edge rushing linebacker, Chandler Jones, some help.

 
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Atlanta Falcons: Cornerbacks

Atlanta Falcons: Cornerbacks
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Atlanta addressed their pass rush by replacing Vic Beasley with Dante Fowler, but their cornerbacks remain a big issue heading into the draft. The group isn't without upside, but starting candidates Isaiah Oliver, Jordan Miller and Kendall Sheffield were each drafted within the last two years and are relatively unproven as a group.

 
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Baltimore Ravens: Linebackers

Baltimore Ravens: Linebackers
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Baltimore has put in some good work rebuilding their defensive line this offseason, with the additions of proven veterans Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe. The team also franchised pass rusher Matt Judon, but the linebacker group around him remains a weakness. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Ravens address middle linebacker early in this year's draft after losing C.J. Mosley last offseason.

 
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Buffalo Bills: Running back depth

Buffalo Bills: Running back depth
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Buffalo has had another productive offseason, led by the addition of former Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs. Second-year running back Devin Singletary is set to step into the starting role after playing well last season, but the team lacks support for him after moving on from Frank Gore. T.J. Yeldon is the most experienced option, but a more explosive back to lighten the load could complete what could be the AFC East favorite in 2020.

 
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Carolina Panthers: Cornerback

Carolina Panthers: Cornerback
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The Panthers have seen a lot of turnover since the end of 2019, as new head coach Matt Rhule puts his stamp on the team. Carolina allowed starting corner James Bradberry to walk in free agency and are really left without a viable group behind incumbant starter Donte Jackson. The team has holes to fill on the defensive line and at the linebacker position as well.

 
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Chicago Bears: Defensive Backs

Chicago Bears: Defensive Backs
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The Bears hope their offense can be fixed with the additions of Nick Foles, Jimmy Graham, and Germain Ifedi, but there remains issues on defense. The secondary added cornerback Artie Burns and safety Deon Bush in free agency, but the Bears would be well served to add competition in the draft.

 
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Cincinnati Bengals: Quarterback

Cincinnati Bengals: Quarterback
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Although the Bengals still have Andy Dalton on the roster, he can be traded or released without a cap penalty. After his struggles last season, it's more clear than ever that the Bengals will utilize their draft capital on a quarterback, most likely Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, with the first overall pick.

 
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Cleveland Browns: Offensive Line

Cleveland Browns: Offensive Line
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Baker Mayfield struggled last season, and poor offensive line play didn't help. The Browns lost left tackle Greg Robinson, and while Jack Conklin goes a long way in shoring up the right side, the team has potentially two offensive line starting spots it needs to address.

 
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Dallas Cowboys: Defensive Backs

Dallas Cowboys: Defensive Backs
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The Cowboys had a lot of prime free agents this offseason and couldn't keep everyone. Not surprisingly, cornerback Byron Jones was one of the losses, as well longtime safety Jeff Heath. It's clear the team needs more cornerback depth, and a do-everything safety in the mold of Heath would also help after the team signed Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to take one safety spot.

 
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Denver Broncos: Wide receivers

Denver Broncos: Wide receivers
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Courtland Sutton is quickly developing into a star, but he doesn't have much help among the Broncos wideouts after the team traded Emmanuel Sanders last year. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Broncos drafted multiple wide receivers to develop with young quarterback Drew Lock.

 
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Detroit Lions: Defensive backs

Detroit Lions: Defensive backs
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For better or worse, the Lions have continued to remake their defensive this offseason. They traded star cornerback Darius Slay, and it remains to be seen if replacement Desmond Trufant will be a viable substitute. The team is also counting on former Patriots safety Duron Harmon for the time being. The Lions could look at multiple defensive backs in the draft.

 
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Green Bay Packers: Receivers

Green Bay Packers: Receivers
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Aaron Rodgers has struggled to get comfortable with his receivers beyond Davante Adams in recent years. The Packers offset the loss of tight end Jimmy Graham by signing wide receiver Devin Funchess, but the overall group still looks weak on paper. With what's considered to be one of the deepest wide receiver drafts ever, it would be a surprise if Green Bay didn't strike early.

 
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Houston Texans: Defensive line

Houston Texans: Defensive line
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J.J. Watt remains a staple in the Texans defensive line, but the loss of nose tackle D.J. Reader won't be easy to overcome. The team also lost Jadeveon Clowney last year, and with Watt sidelined for much of the year, had the third worst sack rate in the league. The Texans have limited draft capital, but they need multiple players to help them up front.

 
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Indianapolis Colts: Wide receivers

Indianapolis Colts: Wide receivers
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The Colts had a lot of issues at wideout last year, and injuries were a big part of the problem. Still, T.Y. Hilton is now in his 30s, and Parris Campbell remains unproven after he was selected in the second round last season. The Colts lack a first-round pick after trading it for DeForest Buckner, but they're likely to use one of their Day 2 picks at wideout for the second consecutive year.

 
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Cornerback

Jacksonville Jaguars: Cornerback
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What a difference one year makes. The Jaguars had arguably the best cornerback tandem in the NFL with Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye at the start of last season, but now that pair is gone. The current duo of Rashaan Melvin and D.J. Hayden don't quite stack up, and there's very limited depth behind them. The defensive line is also a concern if and when star defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is traded.

 
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Kansas City Chiefs: Cornerbacks

Kansas City Chiefs: Cornerbacks
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So far, Kansas City's offseason has been about bringing back its Super Bowl squad. The Chiefs succeeded in that endeavor by re-signing starting cornerback Bashaud Breeland, but Kendall Fuller and Morris Claiborne are likely gone. Adding another young cornerback to the current group could complete what's quickly become one of the better secondaries in the AFC.

 
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Las Vegas Raiders: Wide receivers

Las Vegas Raiders: Wide receivers
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The Raiders offense looked explosive on paper going into last year's preseason, but the Antonio Brown saga changed the plan quickly. Tight end Darren Waller had a breakout season, but the Raiders couldn't muster much from their wideouts. The team has added Nelson Agholor this offseason but needs to find someone with much more upside. Picking in the top half of the first round should give the Raiders the opportunity.

 
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Los Angeles Chargers: Quarterback

Los Angeles Chargers: Quarterback
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The Chargers are going to have a new starting quarterback in 2020 after moving on from Philip Rivers. Whether that quarterback is Tyrod Taylor, a rookie, or another available veteran remains to be seen. Picking sixth overall, the Chargers do have a rare opportunity to take a franchise quarterback.

 
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Los Angeles Rams: Offensive line

Los Angeles Rams: Offensive line
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The Rams offense sputtered last season, and their struggles blocking were one big reason. They had some big changes on the interior of the offensive line, and those changes could continue along with an offense that is evolving following the losses of Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks.

 
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Miami Dolphins: Offensive line

Miami Dolphins: Offensive line
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Miami has a long list of needs, but fortunately it also has plenty of draft capital to address them. Even after signing Ted Karras and Ereck Flowers this offseason, there's still a lot of work to be done to get the offensive line in shape. Continuing their busy offseason, the Dolphins are also expected to look at quarterback and defensive help.

 
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Minnesota Vikings: Wide receiver

Minnesota Vikings: Wide receiver
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The trade of Stefon Diggs leaves a big hole at wideout for the Vikings. Fortunately, the trade did allow them the draft capital to address that spot and more as they try to reboot the offense without Diggs.

 
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New England Patriots: Quarterback

New England Patriots: Quarterback
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The loss of Tom Brady is a void that will be impossible to fill in areas that go beyond his on-field play. It remains to be seen if the team will address that area in the draft, sign an available veteran or hand 2019 draft pick Jarrett Stidham the reins in 2020.

 
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New Orleans Saints: Linebacker

New Orleans Saints: Linebacker
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Drew Brees is going to give his quest for a second championship at least one more go. The Saints have made moves that are clearly eyeing that goal, signing wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and safety Malcolm Jenkins. Linebacker is still an area of need, however, as middle linebacker Kiko Alonso recovers from his torn ACL and the team tries to replace A.J. Klein.

 
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New York Giants: Offensive line

New York Giants: Offensive line
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The rebuild of New York's offensive line has been a multiyear effort, and it's probably not finished. Picking fourth overall in the draft, the Giants could address their need at tackle after struggling to protect their quarterbacks last season. An offensive player does look like a decent bet with that pick as the Giants try to make young quarterback Daniel Jones' job easier.

 
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New York Jets: Wide receivers

New York Jets: Wide receivers
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It was a surprise to see the Jets let Robby Anderson walk in free agency. They were able to replace him with deep threat Breshad Perriman, but the team's wide receiver group remains below average with Quincy Enunwa struggling to remain healthy. After making multiple additions to the offensive line, New York could look at an impact wideout next.

 
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Philadelphia Eagles: Wide receivers

Philadelphia Eagles: Wide receivers
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The Eagles were so banged up at wide receiver late last season that Carson Wentz seemingly had no one to throw to, and the team hasn't done anything to address the issues this offseason. Alshon Jeffery's future with the team has appeared to be in doubt, and DeSean Jackson is returning from a major abdominal injury. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside can't be counted on after struggling in his rookie season, so Philly seems likely to take another wideout early.

 
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Running back

Pittsburgh Steelers: Running back
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The Steelers have selected a running back in three consecutive drafts, and yet their future still isn't set at the position. Their entire backfield struggled last season with teams loading the box, and James Conner regressed partly due to injuries. With Conner going into a walk year, the Steelers will likely draft more depth and possibly a challenger for the starting job.

 
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San Francisco 49ers: Wide receivers

San Francisco 49ers: Wide receivers
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The 49ers found a potential star in second-round pick Deebo Samuel last year, but they lost Emmanuel Sanders in free agency. There are a lot of questions at wide receiver for San Francisco going into the draft but plenty of answers available in the deep wideout class.

 
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Seattle Seahawks: Pass rushers

Seattle Seahawks: Pass rushers
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With the potential loss of Jadeveon Clowney, Seattle's pass rush situation is in a similar predicament to that of last offseason. Bruce Irvin has made his return to the Seahawks, but they desperately need another pass rusher after L.J. Collier struggled as a rookie last season.

 
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Offensive line

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Offensive line
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The Bucs are excited about their offensive potential again this year with Tom Brady under center, and the defense took nice strides in 2019. As the team looks toward the season, they still have a big hole to fill at right tackle and could also use much more depth along the line.

 
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Tennessee Titans: Cornerbacks

Tennessee Titans: Cornerbacks
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Tennessee has moved on from starting cornerback Logan Ryan and has yet to find his replacement. Addressing cornerback will be key in the draft, as well as pass rusher after the Titans struggled in that area and traded Jurrell Casey this offseason.

 
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Washington Redskins: Offensive Linemen

Washington Redskins: Offensive Linemen
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Washington has yet to convince star left tackle Trent Williams to stick around after he held out last year. That's an area the team can't afford to let slip as it continues to develop young quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Washington's offensive line allowed the second-worst sack rate in the NFL during 2019.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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