Yardbarker
x
The most exciting offseason addition for each NFL team
NFL via Getty Images

The most exciting offseason addition for each NFL team

NFL fans have plenty to look forward to in 2020. After a wild and crazy offseason, here's a look at one player addition on each team that could have fans most excited.

 
1 of 32

Arizona Cardinals: DeAndre Hopkins, WR

Arizona Cardinals: DeAndre Hopkins, WR
Troy Taormina / USA Today Sports Images

Arizona has a clear winner in this "competition" after acquiring arguably the best wide receiver in the game from Houston for David Johnson. Hopkins joins future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald and young Christian Kirk to make for one of the most imposing receiver rooms in the league and a great selection of targets for young Kyler Murray.

 
2 of 32

Atlanta Falcons: Todd Gurley, RB

Atlanta Falcons: Todd Gurley, RB
Kyle Terada / USA Today Sports Images

With all due respect to pass rusher Dante Fowler, the addition of Gurley is even more exciting for Falcons fans. He's set to replace Devonta Freeman as the bell cow back after a down year in 2019 with the Rams, but the Georgia alum was an elite back the previous two seasons and has averaged nearly 1,500 yards from scrimmages over his five seasons.

 
3 of 32

Baltimore Ravens: Calais Campbell, DE

Baltimore Ravens: Calais Campbell, DE
Douglas DeFelice / USA Today Sports Images

Baltimore set out to improve its defensive line this offseason and has certainly done that with Campbell. He's entering his age 34 season, but Campbell has made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons. Also by adding Derek Wolfe, the Ravens have a scary defense again in 2020.

 
4 of 32

Buffalo Bills: Stefon Diggs, WR

Buffalo Bills: Stefon Diggs, WR
Chuck Cook / USA Today Sports Images

The Bills were missing a No. 1 wideout last year but have it after sending a big package of draft picks to Minnesota for Diggs. He's produced back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons with the Vikings and is a great deep threat for Josh Allen.

 
5 of 32

Carolina Panthers: Teddy Bridgewater, QB

Carolina Panthers: Teddy Bridgewater, QB
Reinhold Matay / USA Today Sports Images

It could be a long year in Carolina with all their defensive losses, but the team did make some impact moves on offense. The headliner is their new starting quarterback. Bridgewater isn't flashy, but he's 22-12 in his career as a starter between Minnesota and New Orleans. He has a nice selection of weapons, with Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, Curtis Samuel and free agent signing Robby Anderson.

 
6 of 32

Chicago Bears: Nick Foles, QB

Chicago Bears: Nick Foles, QB
Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports Images

Mitchell Trubisky seemed to wear out his welcome with Bears fans last year, and the team followed by acquiring Foles. The former Super Bowl MVP missed much of last year in Jacksonville due to injury but should be the favorite to win the quarterback job and hopefully put the Bears offense back on the right track.

 
7 of 32

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB
Jason Getz / USA Today Sports Images

Making Burrow the No. 1 overall draft choice was a no-brainer for the Bengals, who have a quarterback guru leading the team in Zac Taylor and were ripe to move on from Andy Dalton. There are likely to be some growing pains, but the former LSU star has lots of help in his rookie season, with a great receiving corps and Joe Mixon at running back.

 
8 of 32

Cleveland Browns: Jack Conklin, RT

Cleveland Browns: Jack Conklin, RT
Kyle Terada / USA Today Sports Images

After replacing their head coach and general manager once again, most of the Browns' offseason moves lacked flash. That doesn't mean they won't have a big impact, particularly those on the offensive line. The Browns gave Conklin big money to play right tackle and drafted Jedrick Wills to play left tackle. The potential impact of that tandem can't be understated as the Browns try to put last season behind them.

 
9 of 32

Dallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb, WR

Dallas Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb, WR
Tim Heitman / USA Today Sports Images

Jerry Jones probably would have done backflips on his yacht if he were physically able when Lamb fell to the Cowboys at No. 17 in the draft. The former Oklahoma star was arguably the top wideout in a loaded draft and gives the team another top weapon along with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. Once again, the Cowboys have no excuses this year.

 
10 of 32

Denver Broncos: Melvin Gordon, RB

Denver Broncos: Melvin Gordon, RB
Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports Images

Denver made several significant moves in support of young quarterback Drew Lock. Gordon was the big free agent signing, as the former Chargers star will complement Phillip Lindsay in the backfield. Along with the additions of wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler in the draft, the Broncos expect their offense to take a big step forward.

 
11 of 32

Detroit Lions: D'Andre Swift, RB

Detroit Lions: D'Andre Swift, RB
Brett Davis / USA Today Sports Images

The Lions are apparently moving on from 2018 second-round pick Kerryon Johnson after drafting Swift in the second round. The Georgia alum is a flashier back with the potential to get the Lions reestablished on the ground after struggling last season.

 
12 of 32

Green Bay Packers: Devin Funchess, WR

Green Bay Packers: Devin Funchess, WR
Matt Kryger / USA Today Sports Images

In a disappointing offseason, Funchess stands as the most significant addition for 2020. He missed most of last season due to injury, but the big-bodied wide receiver had 840 yards receiving with Carolina three years ago. He will be relied upon to replace departed tight end Jimmy Graham.

 
13 of 32

Houston Texans: Brandin Cooks, WR

Houston Texans: Brandin Cooks, WR
Robert Hanashiro / USA Today Sports Images

Houston had several significant moves this offseason, ultimately replacing DeAndre Hopkins and Carlos Hyde with Cooks and David Johnson. It remains to be seen if that change is a net positive, but Cooks has been one of the game's best deep threats when healthy. He missed time with a concussion last year, halting his streak of four consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.

 
14 of 32

Indianapolis Colts: DeForest Buckner, DT

Indianapolis Colts: DeForest Buckner, DT
Cary Edmondson / USA Today Sports Images

The Colts paid a big price for Buckner, trading their first-round pick to San Francisco for the star pass rusher. Buckner has been one of the most dominant interior pass rushers in the league over the last two seasons with a total of 19.5 sacks and greatly improves a weakness for the Colts.

 
15 of 32

Jacksonville Jaguars: Laviska Shenault, WR

Jacksonville Jaguars: Laviska Shenault, WR
Ron Chenoy / USA Today Sports Images

Jacksonville is set to roll with Gardner Minshew at quarterback and spent its two first-round picks on defense. Second-round pick Shenault isn't without upside, however, with great ability to run after the catch. The team is hopeful he can be a star for a long time to come in tandem with DJ Chark.

 
16 of 32

Kansas City Chiefs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB

Kansas City Chiefs: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB
Matthew Emmons / USA Today Sports Images

Cap issues prevented the Chiefs from making big moves in free agency, but the addition of Edwards-Helaire in the first round of the draft is a nice consolation. He was the best pass-catching running back in the draft and an excellent fit for Andy Reid's offense. Joining with Damien Williams, Kansas City's ability to score looks even better going into 2020.

 
17 of 32

Las Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III, WR

Las Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III, WR
John David Mercer / USA Today Sports Images

The Raiders surprised many by taking Ruggs ahead of Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb in the draft, but it's certainly a move that would have made franchise patriarch Al Davis happy. Ruggs was the fastest wideout in the draft, running a 4.27 second 40-yard dash at the combine. He gives the Raiders a much-needed potential No. 1 wideout.

 
18 of 32

Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, QB

Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, QB
Gary A. Vasquez / USA Today Sports Images

When the Chargers moved on from Philip Rivers this offseason, it was clear a young quarterback was in their future. Herbert was the team's top draft choice and the future at the position. Although Tyrod Taylor could start the year as the team's quarterback, Herbert will almost certainly see the field.

 
19 of 32

Los Angeles Rams: Cam Akers, RB

Los Angeles Rams: Cam Akers, RB
Alicia Devine / USA Today Sports Images

The Rams moved on from Todd Gurley in the offseason and will apparently go with a three-headed monster at running back with Akers, their second-round pick, along with Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown. With the loss of Gurley and wide receiver Brandin Cooks, things could be different for L.A.'s offense, but Akers does bring exciting upside after a great career at Florida State.

 
20 of 32

Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, QB

Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, QB
John David Mercer / USA Today Sports Images

Miami had plenty of money and draft capital to use this offseason, but none of the team's moves is more franchise-altering than drafting Tagovailoa. The Dolphins are taking on a major risk given Tagovailoa's many injuries in college, including a fractured hip last season, but he has the potential to make the Dolphins a competitor again within the next few seasons.

 
21 of 32

Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR

Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, WR
Jason Getz / USA Today Sports Images

The Vikings traded star wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason, replacing him with Jefferson in the first round of the draft. The LSU wide receiver has big shoes to fill but could be a strong contribution in a complementary role opposite Adam Thielen.

 
22 of 32

New England Patriots: Josh Uche, OLB

New England Patriots: Josh Uche, OLB
Raj Mehta / USA Today Sports Images

The Patriots had a quiet offseason, except for the loss of quarterback Tom Brady. It could be a rebuilding year for Bill Belichick and Co., but they did add some exciting players in the draft, including Uche. The Michigan alum, drafted in the second round, should find the field regularly in 2020.

 
23 of 32

New Orleans Saints: Emmanuel Sanders, WR

New Orleans Saints: Emmanuel Sanders, WR
Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images

New Orleans has struggled to find a No. 2 wideout to complement star Michael Thomas, but Sanders is up to the task. He had a good year between Denver and San Francisco in 2019 with 869 yards receiving, and he gives Drew Brees another strong option as the Saints try to return to the Super Bowl.

 
24 of 32

New York Giants: James Bradberry, CB

New York Giants: James Bradberry, CB
Bob Donnan / USA Today Sports Images

The Giants needed help in the secondary, and Bradberry has proved capable in his first four seasons with Carolina. The cornerback will step in as a starter immediately and help fix what was a leaky Giants defense last year.

 
25 of 32

New York Jets: Denzel Mims, WR

New York Jets: Denzel Mims, WR
Jerome Miron / USA Today Sports Images

The Jets lost Robby Anderson in the offseason, replacing him with Breshad Perriman and Mims. Mims shows huge upside, at 6-foot-3 with a sub-4.4 second 40 time out of Baylor and could be a No. 1 wideout down the line.

 
26 of 32

Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Reagor, WR

Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Reagor, WR
Kevin Jairaj / USA Today Sports Images

Wide receiver was Philadelphia's top issue last season with, with Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson struggling to stay on the field. Philly addressed the problem with Reagor, a speedy slot option who could help Carson Wentz immediately as a rookie.

 
27 of 32

Pittsburgh Steelers: Chase Claypool, WR

Pittsburgh Steelers: Chase Claypool, WR
Matt Cashore / USA Today Sports Images

The Steelers are relieved to have Ben Roethlisberger returning this year and have given him an additional weapon in Claypool. The 6-foot-4 Notre Dame alum could figure into what's already a crowded wide receiver corps and challenge for snaps.

 
28 of 32

San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk, WR

San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk, WR
Joe Camporeale / USA Today Sports Images

The 49ers lost Emmanuel Sanders in free agency but have replaced him in the draft with Aiyuk. After last year's success from rookie Deebo Samuel, there's hope Aiyuk will have a similar impact.

 
29 of 32

Seattle Seahawks: Greg Olsen, TE

Seattle Seahawks: Greg Olsen, TE
Jeremy Brevard / USA Today Sports Images

The Seahawks didn't make many significant moves, but they struck early in the offseason with Olsen. The veteran tight end put off broadcasting for one more year for a chance at another playoff run in his 14th season, and he could be a difference maker for the Seahawks offense.

 
30 of 32

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady, QB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady, QB
David Butler II / USA Today Sports Images

Brady's move to Tampa Bay was perhaps the most shocking of the offseason and also likely the most impactful. The six-time Super Bowl winner takes the reins in Tampa Bay at age 43 and was able to bring Rob Gronkowski with him. The Bucs have expectations for a major playoff run in Bruce Arians' second season leading the team.

 
31 of 32

Tennessee Titans: Darrynton Evans, RB

Tennessee Titans: Darrynton Evans, RB
Jeremy Brevard / USA Today Sports Images

Derrick Henry remains the focal point of the Titans offense, but Evans has the potential to be a great complementary back. He's effectively replacing Dion Lewis as Tennessee's third down back, and the third-round pick out of Appalachian State could have a bigger impact this season.

 
32 of 32

Washington Redskins: Chase Young, EDGE

Washington Redskins: Chase Young, EDGE
Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images

Washington has an elite defensive line on paper with the addition of Young. The second overall pick in the draft, Young joins four other former first-round picks up front for Washington to make would could be an elite pass rushing unit.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

+

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.