2026 NFL Draft & Free Agency
NFL Team Needs
NFL Team Needs (2026): NFL Draft Targets for All 32 Teams
Every team would love to be in the position to take BPA, or best player available, during NFL Free Agency or the NFL Draft. Of course, NFL team needs will ultimately dictate a lot of free agency moves and NFL Draft picks. We'll break down the NFL team needs for all 32 NFL teams as we prepare for NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.
AFC East: NFL Team Needs for Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, and Jets
AFC East teams — biggest roster holes, best fits, and what to watch as free agency and the draft unfold.
Buffalo Bills
Pick #26
Win%: .706
SOS: .471
Miami Dolphins
Pick #11
Win%: .412
SOS: .488
New England Patriots
Pick #31
Win%: .824
SOS: .391
New York Jets
Pick #2
Win%: .176
SOS: .552
AFC North: NFL Team Needs for Ravens, Bengals, Browns, and Steelers
AFC North teams — priority holes and the most realistic early-round solutions.
Baltimore Ravens
Pick #14
Win%: .471
SOS: .507
Cincinnati Bengals
Pick #10
Win%: .353
SOS: .521
Cleveland Browns
Pick #6
Win%: .294
SOS: .486
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick #21
Win%: .588
SOS: .503
AFC South: NFL Team Needs for Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans
AFC South teams — positional priorities and the most likely draft-day paths.
Houston Texans
Pick #28
Win%: .706
SOS: .522
Indianapolis Colts (pick traded to N.Y. Jets)
Pick #16
Win%: .471
SOS: .540
Jacksonville Jaguars (pick traded to Cleveland)
Pick #24
Win%: .765
SOS: .478
Tennessee Titans
Pick #4
Win%: .176
SOS: .574
AFC West: NFL Team Needs for Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders
AFC West teams — contenders and challengers shaping the conference.
Kansas City Chiefs
Pick #9
Win%: .353
SOS: .514
Los Angeles Chargers
Pick #22
Win%: .647
SOS: .458
Denver Broncos
Pick #30
Win%: .824
SOS: .422
Las Vegas Raiders
Pick #1
Win%: .176
SOS: .538
NFC East: NFL Team Needs for Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, and Commanders
NFC East teams — high-profile rosters with playoff expectations.
Dallas Cowboys
Pick #12
Win%: .441
SOS: .438
Philadelphia Eagles
Pick #23
Win%: .647
SOS: .476
New York Giants
Pick #5
Win%: .235
SOS: .524
Washington Commanders
Pick #7
Win%: .294
SOS: .507
NFC North: NFL Team Needs for Lions, Packers, Vikings, and Bears
NFC North teams — ascending teams and key roster decisions.
Detroit Lions
Pick #17
Win%: .529
SOS: .490
Green Bay Packers (pick traded to Dallas)
Pick #20
Win%: .559
SOS: .483
Minnesota Vikings
Pick #18
Win%: .529
SOS: .514
Chicago Bears
Pick #25
Win%: .647
SOS: .458
NFC South: NFL Team Needs for Falcons, Buccaneers, Panthers, and Saints
NFC South teams — wide-open division with roster gaps to fill.
Atlanta Falcons (pick traded to L.A. Rams)
Pick #13
Win%: .471
SOS: .495
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick #15
Win%: .471
SOS: .529
Carolina Panthers
Pick #19
Win%: .471
SOS: .522
New Orleans Saints
Pick #8
Win%: .353
SOS: .495
NFC West: NFL Team Needs for 49ers, Seahawks, Rams, and Cardinals
NFC West teams — contenders balancing short-term and long-term builds.
San Francisco 49ers
Pick #27
Win%: .706
SOS: .498
Seattle Seahawks
Pick #32
Win%: .824
SOS: .498
Los Angeles Rams
Pick #29
Win%: .706
SOS: .526
Arizona Cardinals
Pick #3
Win%: .176
SOS: .571
NFL Team Needs Hub: FAQ
What are NFL team needs?
NFL team needs are the most important roster spots a franchise should address in free agency and the draft,
based on the depth chart, expiring contracts, and team-building priorities for both the short and long term.
How often will these NFL team needs articles be updated?
Andrew Erickson’s team needs articles publish in batches of four and will be updated as needed.
Why do some teams include “pick traded to” notes?
The draft order can include traded picks. The note helps maintain clarity on the order shown on this page while still linking to the franchise’s team needs article.
What does BPA mean in the NFL Draft?
BPA stands for best player available — a draft approach where teams select the top overall talent on the board, but roster needs often influence free agency decisions and early-round draft picks.
