With a wild and crazy NFL offseason, fans of each team have reason for excitement. These are the most exciting offseason additions for each team.
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As they start another rebuild, the Cardinals had a very quiet offseason. Wilson was added to their wide receiver group as a third-round pick, and could play a big role if the team still plans to trade DeAndre Hopkins. While he wasn’t very productive in college due to injuries, Wilson is a gifted runner with the ball in his hands and can contribute in multiple areas.
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Arthur Smith and company are leaning in on the running game, drafting Robinson eighth overall despite Tyler Allgeier’s emergence last year. For Robinson’s purposes, he’s one of the best running back prospects in recent memory after a great career at Texas, and could revamp the Falcons offense.
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Before the Ravens re-signed Lamar Jackson, they added Beckham Jr. to their receiver room. The former superstar didn’t play last season while recovering from a torn ACL, but he’s proven to be a gifted wideout on the field with five career 1,000-yard seasons.
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Buffalo’s running game has been rough in recent seasons, but Harris can help. The former Patriot rushed for 929 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2021 before injuries last season and should get his share of playing time alongside James Cook.
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The first overall pick in the draft, Young was a playmaker at Alabama with an accurate arm and ability to freestyle plays. He gives the Panthers franchise the most hope it’s had since Cam Newton was starring under center.
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Moore has been a top wideout since the Panthers drafted him in 2018, and he gives Chicago the No. 1 wideout they have been seeking over the last year. He should join Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool to make for a strong set of receivers for Justin Fields.
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Adding an offensive lineman isn’t the traditional definition of excitement, but the scenario and circumstances make this an exciting move for Bengals fans. Cincinnati has continued to struggle to protect Joe Burrow, and Brown Jr. comes over from the AFC-rival Chiefs to protect Burrow’s blindside.
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Moore has been productive in his first two NFL seasons when he’s found the field, but he seemed to fall out of favor with the Jets recently. There should be more opportunities for Moore in Cleveland opposite Amari Cooper.
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Dallas struggled to find a No. 2 receiver behind CeeDee Lamb after trading Amari Cooper last offseason. Cooks is a great response for the team, as a proven contributor with six career 1,000-yard seasons.
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The morale of Broncos fans was at an all-time low after Russell Wilson‘s struggles last season, but Payton could be just the coach to get the former Seahawks quarterback out of his funk. The former Super Bowl-winning head coach in New Orleans has already created plenty of buzz.
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The Lions’ offense took a huge step forward last season, and Gibbs could give them another dimension. The speedster out of Alabama is gifted as a runner and pass catcher and could give the team the speed it never quite saw from D’Andre Swift.
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Green Bay has done a good job in recent years finding wideouts in the draft, and Reed could be their next find. The second-round pick was very productive in his college career at Western Michigan and Michigan State, and could move as high as No. 2 on the depth chart this year after many of the Packers veteran wideouts were cleared out.
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A highly accurate quarterback at Ohio State, Stroud was selected by the Texans with the second pick in the draft. He provides Houston fans with the first bit of hope after trading Deshaun Watson last offseason.
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The Colts have struggled to find a quarterback since Andrew Luck‘s retirement, but Richardson should be an exciting addition as the starter of the future. His accuracy is very much a work in progress, but in the meantime, he could be an elite runner and playmaker from the quarterback position.
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With Travis Etienne‘s early-career injury issues, adding depth behind him was important for the Jaguars. Bigsby had three very productive seasons at Auburn and could step in immediately as more of a power back for the Jaguars after being drafted in the third round.
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The losses of veteran pass rushers Frank Clark and Carlos Dunlap could hurt the Chiefs defense, but they hope the more athletic Omenihu can help fans forget about the losses. The 25-year-old is set to see more snaps with his new team after recording 4.5 sacks with the 49ers last season.
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The Raiders moved on from tight end Darren Waller in the offseason, but Meyers should effectively be his replacement in the passing game. The former Patriot already knows head coach Josh McDaniels’ offense, and is coming off a strong year with 57 receiving yards per game and six scores.
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The Chargers needed a long-term replacement for veteran Keenan Allen, and Johnston has that ability. The first-round pick has a chance to be an elite deep threat with a 6-foot-4 frame and elite vertical jump. He averaged 19.0 yards per reception during his career at TCU.
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Minimal cap space or draft capital limited the Rams offseason additions. Young can be an immediate contributor as an edge rusher after being selected in the third round out of Tennessee. He recorded 12.5 sacks over the last two seasons for the Vols.
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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel loves to utilize speed, and Achane has plenty of it. He ran a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the combine and rushed for over 1,100 yards at Texas A&M last season. He could have an immediate role in the running game.
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Minnesota desperately needed defensive help, and Davenport should be able to provide it. The former Saints pass rusher is coming off a down year, but he had nine sacks in 11 games during 2021 and shows the potential to have a rebound season with his new team.
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While New England lost Jakobi Meyers in free agency, Smith-Schuster is a good consolation. The former Steeler and Chief had a strong season as KC’s top wideout in 2022, with 78 receptions for 933 yards and has an excellent ability to run after the catch.
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The Saints have struggled at quarterback over the last two seasons since Drew Brees retired. Carr is their most capable quarterback since then and is looking to show that the Raiders made a mistake by moving on from him.
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The Giants desperately needed wideout help after last season. Campbell isn’t exactly the blue-chip addition fans hoped to see, but he’s coming off a strong season in Indianapolis after finally staying healthy with 623 yards receiving.
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Jets fans haven’t been this excited since the team added Brett Favre. New York seemed to have everything except for a quarterback last season, and they finally filled that hole by acquiring Rodgers from Green Bay. New Yorkers have very high expectations for their revamped team.
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The Eagles couldn’t afford to keep Miles Sanders, but the running game looks to be in good hands after the additions of Swift and Rashaad Penny. Swift has shown breakaway ability during his time in Detroit, but the Lions never trusted him to stay healthy. It remains to be seen high Swift’s new team will utilize him.
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Cornerback was a major need for the Steelers this offseason, and it just so happened they could draft the son of former Steelers star linebacker Joey Porter to fill that need. There could be some hiccups for the Penn State alum, but he’s already in the good graces of Steelers fans after what his dad accomplished in black and yellow.
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The 49ers came up just short of another Super Bowl berth last year, and adding another elite pass rusher could help them get over the hump. Hargrave comes over from Philadelphia after recording a career-high 11 sacks last season and could make for an incredible tandem with star defensive end Nick Bosa.
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Smith-Njiba missed most of last season at Ohio State with a hamstring injury, but he had over 1,600 yards receiving for the Buckeyes in 2021. The first-round pick gives the team a great third wideout option and eventual replacement for Tyler Lockett.
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The Bucs saw major roster turnover in the offseason after last year’s struggles, including a new quarterback. Mayfield’s career was going in the wrong direction before he saw the field with the Rams late last season. It remains to be seen what version of the former No. 1 overall draft choice Tampa Bay will see this year, but he does have proven weapons with his new team.
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The Titans revamped much of their roster during the offseason after their late-season collapse in 2022. Levis was selected early in the second round of the draft, and could replace Ryan Tannehill under center sooner than later. The former Kentucky quarterback has elite arm strength and physical ability.
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Washington’s offensive additions during the offseason were limited, but the offense could still be transformed after hiring Bieniemy away from the Chiefs. Bieniemy helped design the elite Chiefs over that won a Super Bowl last season, and is out to prove he can call plays successfully as he searches for a head coaching job.
Each NFL team’s most thrilling offseason acquisition
USA Today Sports has selected the most exciting offseason additions for each NFL team. These include Jaelon Wilson for the Arizona Cardinals, Isaiah Robinson for the Atlanta Falcons, Odell Beckham Jr. for the Baltimore Ravens, Damien Harris for the Buffalo Bills, Bryce Young for the Carolina Panthers, DJ Moore for the Chicago Bears, Orlando Brown Jr. for the Cincinnati Bengals, Elijah Moore for the Cleveland Browns, Brandin Cooks for the Dallas Cowboys, Sean Payton for the Denver Broncos, Jahmyr Gibbs for the Detroit Lions, D’Wayne Reed for the Green Bay Packers, C.J. Stroud for the Houston Texans, Malik Richardson for the Indianapolis Colts, Jarquez Bigsby for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Charles Omenihu for the Kansas City Chiefs, Nelson Agholor for the Las Vegas Raiders, Quinten Johnston for the Los Angeles Chargers, Aaron Young for the Los Angeles Rams, Devin Achane for the Miami Dolphins, Marcus Davenport for the Minnesota Vikings, JuJu Smith-Schuster for the New England Patriots, Derek Carr for the New Orleans Saints, Parris Campbell for the New York Giants, and finally Aaron Rodgers for the New York Jets.
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