Teams still have several weeks before the deadline to set 53-man rosters. As clubs formulate their depth charts during the summer, here are the biggest need areas to monitor ahead of the regular season. 25.
Detroit Lions : Aidan Hutchinson sidekicks Holding a big lead on the edge rusher chosen ahead of him in the 2022 draft ( Travon Walker ), Hutchinson paced the NFL in QB pressures last season. The Michigan product is one of the NFL's best young pass rushers, but the Lions' otherwise well-designed rebuild has not seen a viable complementary piece surface. Detroit followed Minnesota in taking a flier on ex-New Orleans first-rounder Marcus Davenport, whose last productive season came in 2021, and has not seen 2022 second-rounder Josh Paschal (three career sacks) pan out.
Strong at most positions, the Super Bowl-contending team could use at least a veteran rotational piece alongside Hutchinson. 24. Denver Broncos : Patrick Surtain wingmen The Broncos found a potential slot cornerback answer early last season, as Ja'Quan McMillian helped key a defensive turnaround.
But the team will hold a competition to see who will start opposite Surtain on the perimeter. After a lost rookie season, third-rounder Riley Moss leads the way. The Iowa alum is attempting to become the first white cornerback to start an NFL game since Kevin Kaesviharn in 2003.
Ex-Bills starter Levi Wallace, whom the Steelers benched last season, is in place as potential insurance. Adoree' Jackson still needs a team..