The NFL free agency period saw (and continues to see) plenty of big names on the move, as teams try to fill holes in their current rosters en route to a potential playoff berth (or even better, Super Bowl) next season. That exercise will continue in the coming weeks and into late April, as the league holds the 2023 NFL draft.
Until then, NFL fans and fantasy managers will wait with bated breath to see how their teams can improve – and for our purposes, how the moves will affect the value of our fantasy heroes. Now’s the time to look at what teams have done, and what positions franchises might target the rest of free agency and in the draft.
Here’s my look at all 32 NFL squads and their biggest “fantasy” needs as we inch closer to the draft. Being that this is about fantasy, I’ve listed offensive needs alone. Some teams have a lot of needs (hello, Rams), some have few or none (looking at you, San Francisco). Alright, let’s dig into what moves we should soon expect.
Arizona Cardinals (RB, WR, OL): The Cardinals still have James Conner under contract for the next two years, but there’s not much behind him on the depth chart. Conner isn’t the most durable back, either, so adding another running back could be in the “cards.” Arizona could also have a need at wide receiver if the team trades away superstar DeAndre Hopkins (he’s been given permission to seek a deal), and their offensive line was the most penalized in the league last season.
Atlanta Falcons (QB, WR): The Falcons have Desmond Ridder at quarterback, but is he the long-term answer? Taylor Heinicke was brought on as a backup, but he’s not the answer, either. Their offense could also use a wideout to complement Drake London, so don’t be surprised if they take one in the first round of the draft.
Baltimore Ravens (QB, WR): The Ravens might need a new starting quarterback if the team deals Lamar Jackson, who has requested a trade. Stay tuned. The team always seems to need wide receivers, as their top three at the position are currently Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay and newly signed Nelson Agholor.
