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The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL te...

ESPN · May 7, 2026, 12:09 PM

Key takeaways

  • Franchises start to fill roster holes early in the offseason through trades and free agency and continue into the draft.
  • At this point in the offseason, a roster hole does not necessarily mean it's a position with no clear starters.
  • Below, I took a look at the biggest remaining holes for all 32 NFL rosters now that the 2026 draft is done.

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Franchises start to fill roster holes early in the offseason through trades and free agency and continue into the draft. Some NFL teams draft for need, and some draft strictly with an eye on talent. Either way, most teams still have weaknesses on their rosters even after the draft.

At this point in the offseason, a roster hole does not necessarily mean it's a position with no clear starters. Most teams have filled all their holes but are left with certain units where the depth is sketchy.

Below, I took a look at the biggest remaining holes for all 32 NFL rosters now that the 2026 draft is done. (Many of the advanced stats referenced below -- including DVOA -- are explained here.) Let's go by division, starting with the AFC East.

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