NFL Teams Scramble for Key Positions in Draft, Trades

0:00For the NFL, it's March 17th. Here's what's happening. NFL Free Agency for 2026 has slowed down after the first big wave of moves, but 17 still face major roster gaps. The Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals all need key. starters at positions like Running Back, Center, Left Tackle, Edge Russia, Linebacker and defensive end. With the salary cap rising, most are eyeing the drafter trades to fill these spots before training camp. Take the Seahawks, who lost their Super Bowl MVP running back to the chiefs on a three-year, $43 million deal. They added some depth, but plan a bigger draft investment, maybe Notre Dame's Judarian price in the first round. Over in Baltimore, the Ravens lost their Pro Bowl Center and trust their coaches to develop a draft pick like Penn State's Oliva Vega Iowan or later. Options from Auburn or Kansas State. The Lions have a blindside worry at left

1:03tackle after their veteran left, possibly flipping their all pro right tackle over while drafting Utah's. Caleb Lomua at Pick 17. Philadelphia tried signing top-edge rushers but settled for depth, so General Manager Howie Roseman might chase trades for someone like Max Crosby. This summer, Dallas upgraded other spots, but lacks linebackers beyond young or injury prone players, using their two first rounders on fits like Georgia C.J. Allen. The chiefs lost the top corner to the Rams and knee pass rush help beyond Chris Jones, targeting prospects like Ruben Bane Jr. at nine. Cincinnati signed defensive pieces but ignored linebacker woes, likely monitoring trades. Expect these teams to get aggressive in the draft next month, or on the trade block, as no one wants to start the season with weak links up front or in. The Backfield. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.