1 move every NFL team should make before training camp

Spring workouts are well underway, and rosters around the league are nearly complete.

There's still plenty of time for tinkering, though, and there is no shortage of potential impact players still available both in free agency and on the trade market. Here's one move every team should make before training camp gets underway this summer.

🔁 Trade for WR Jalin Hyatt

A trade feels like the best way for Arizona to satisfy its need for speed at receiver. And Hyatt can fly. While it may seem a little soon for the Giants to give up on their former third-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter did list him as a potential trade candidate heading into draft weekend. That might have something to do with his eight-catch sophomore season. The Cardinals should be happy to take a swing on Hyatt's upside in hopes that a vertical threat can unlock the rest of the offense.

✍️ Sign C David Andrews

The Falcons haven't added a center since losing Drew Dalman to free agency. Perhaps that's a deserved vote of confidence in Ryan Neuzil, but he's still a restricted free agent. Andrews, a two-time champion in New England, would be a nice short-term stopgap.

✍️ Sign LB C.J. Mosley

Who doesn't love a reunion? The Ravens aren't desperate for a linebacker, but bringing back Mosley to play alongside Roquan Smith could be a pretty significant upgrade. The five-time Pro Bowler will be making a guaranteed $4.25 million from the Jets after his release, so he likely wouldn't be very expensive for Baltimore, either. And, most importantly, he's still a difference-maker when healthy.

✍️ Sign S Marcus Williams

Williams is coming off a rough season in Baltimore, but that should be baked into his price tag on the open market. And he's still only 28 years old. The Bills would be wise to take a low-risk gamble on the former Ravens safety bouncing back and providing a much-needed upgrade on the back end.

🔁 Trade for CB Greg Newsome II

Trade rumors didn't lead to a deal on draft weekend, but it's probably fair to assume the cap-strapped Browns aren't planning to extend Newsome beyond his fifth-year option season. Pairing the 25-year-old with Jaycee Horn, also drafted in the first round in 2021, could be a smart move to keep the Panthers' defense moving in the right direction.

🔁 Trade for RB Breece Hall

Surprisingly, the Bears didn't address the running back position until the seventh round of the draft. Trade talk surrounding Hall could provide another opportunity to strengthen that spot in the summer. While the former Jets second-round pick hasn't lived up to expectations thus far, he's still an extremely talented runner who could take off as the bell cow in Ben Johnson's offense.

🔒 Extend DE Trey Hendrickson

The Bengals could stand to make an addition at guard or on the interior defensive line, but no move could be as important as figuring things out with Hendrickson. Signing both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins was supposed to be a sign that Cincinnati was finally going to start taking care of its own. Instead, the team is now in a heated contract dispute with its best defensive player. Figure it out.

✍️ Sign CB Mike Hilton

Hilton could be a logical short-term replacement in the slot if Newsome is indeed traded. Would the veteran corner prefer to play for a contender? Probably. The AFC North is all he's ever known, though, so there would have to be some appeal in going up against his former teams.

🔒 Extend DE Micah Parsons

The Cowboys have quietly had a better offseason than people think. The cherry on top would be Jerry Jones learning from past mistakes and not going down the same road with Parsons that he did with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. This inevitable deal should have been done a long time ago. Lock up your best player now before it costs you even more.

✍️ Sign DE Von Miller

Here's a fun one. Denver suddenly has a pretty complete roster. If Miller is looking for one last opportunity to compete, he may actually be able to find that in a familiar place. Bolstering the pass rush by reuniting with the future Hall of Famer would make the Broncos' defense even scarier.

✍️ Sign DE Jadeveon Clowney

The Lions still have to improve on the edge opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Clowney has become something of a journeyman but can still make an impact in all phases of the game. He had a 20% win rate against true pass sets in 2024, good for 20th among qualified edge rushers, according to PFF.

🔁 Trade for DE Kayvon Thibodeaux

It's certainly no guarantee, but the Giants selecting Abdul Carter at No. 3 would appear to open the door for a potential Thibodeaux trade. After passing on edge rushers early in the draft, this would be the Packers' best opportunity to make a big move at a major area of need. Thibodeaux, a former top-five pick, has 21 sacks across three seasons and is still just 24 years old.

✍️ Sign G Brandon Scherff

The Texans have already brought in a number of new faces to create competition on their offensive line. Why stop there? Scherff gives the unit a clear starter at guard. If that forces some of the earlier signings and returning players into reserve roles, it's for the better. This group needs all the depth it can get after last season's debacle.

🔁 Trade for LB Germaine Pratt

Is there a more obvious trade fit than Pratt going to the Colts? The veteran linebacker wants out of Cincinnati, and Indianapolis has a clear need for a starter alongside Zaire Franklin. With former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stepping into the same job in Indy, you can bet he'd value an established player who's already comfortable in his system.

✍️ Sign DT Jonathan Bullard

Mason Graham was everyone's chalk pick for the Jaguars at No. 5, but after trading up for Travis Hunter instead, the club came out of the draft without having added a single defensive tackle. That spot remains a need looking ahead to camp, and Bullard could be a strong early-down addition against the run.

🔒 Extend G Trey Smith

The Chiefs don't need much at this point - they're just about ready to avenge last season's Super Bowl loss. A new deal for Smith should be a priority, though, as July 15 marks the deadline to negotiate with franchise-tagged players. Even a contract that makes him the NFL's highest-paid guard could significantly lower his $23.4-million cap hit for the upcoming season.

🔁 Trade for CB Jamel Dean

The Raiders are trying to compete right now. That probably won't happen unless they make at least one meaningful addition to the secondary. Dean, who has a connection to new general manager John Spytek, can probably be had for a late pick after the Buccaneers drafted Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish on Day 2.

🔁 Trade for G Wyatt Teller

Mekhi Becton was an important addition to upgrade the interior offensive line early in free agency. The Chargers shouldn't stop there. A move for Teller, who could potentially be available heading into the last year of his contract with the Browns, would suddenly turn this problem area into a strength.

🔁 Trade for CB Jalen Ramsey

The Dolphins appear set on trading Ramsey when his contract becomes easier to move after June 1. There should be plenty of suitors, but this match makes too much sense not to happen. Ramsey was a key piece for the Rams' Super Bowl-winning team, and he'd have a chance to chase another title in a return to Los Angeles.

✍️ Sign CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Trading Ramsey would leave the Dolphins with an enormous need at the cornerback spot. Samuel likely would have been signed by now were it not for offseason neck surgery. His playmaking ability would be a huge addition to the secondary, and Miami has reportedly reached out to express interest.

✍️ Sign S Julian Blackmon

The Vikings are in a great spot looking ahead to the summer. If they find themselves itching to continue an aggressive offseason, though, they might benefit from some added depth at safety. Blackmon's athleticism and versatility could be particularly useful in Brian Flores' creative defense.

✍️ Sign G Will Hernandez

The Patriots' offensive line is looking like a completely different unit after the additions of Will Campbell and Morgan Moses at tackle and Garrett Bradbury and Jared Wilson at center. They shouldn't stop there. Hernandez is an underrated starter who could push Cole Strange for the left guard spot opposite Mike Onwenu.

✍️ Sign CB Stephon Gilmore

It's probably time we quit begging the Saints to stop signing older players. This team is always looking to maximize the short term. With that in mind, Gilmore makes plenty of sense to round out the secondary. The 34-year-old is still a starting-caliber corner.

✍️ Sign WR Gabe Davis

Davis managed only 239 yards in 2024, leading to his release just one season into a three-year, $39-million deal with the Jaguars. He's still owed a guaranteed $11 million, and the offset language in the contract means he'll likely be available for the league minimum. What's not to like about a no-risk deal that reunites Davis with Brian Daboll?

✍️ Sign WR Amari Cooper

The Jets should be doing everything they can to set Justin Fields up for success. Garrett Wilson does his best work out of the slot, so that means finding a suitable complement on the boundary. Cooper is coming off a down year split between Cleveland and Buffalo, but he put up a career-high 1,250 yards in 2023.

✍️ Sign S Justin Simmons

The Eagles don't really need anything. The defending Super Bowl champs have done a great job plugging holes to maintain the NFL's premier roster. It couldn't hurt to add some experience at safety, though, and Simmons played some of his best football under Vic Fangio in Denver.

✍️ Sign QB Aaron Rodgers

It has to happen at some point, right? Odds are that Rodgers is simply waiting until after the offseason program to officially join Pittsburgh ahead of mandatory spring work. The delay is a little unsettling, as the Steelers don't have many other options. But it's easy to see why they're all-in on the future Hall of Famer. Even at 41, he'd be the best quarterback they've had since Ben Roethlisberger.

🔁 Trade for DE Bryce Huff

First-round rookie Mykel Williams should be an excellent long-term bookend for Nick Bosa, but San Francisco is still lacking depth on the edge. The Eagles would likely be happy to part with last year's bust free-agent signing. Reuniting with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh could help Huff recapture the level of play he enjoyed with the Jets.

✍️ Sign CB Rasul Douglas

The Seahawks need to add a third corner alongside Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen. Douglas is a reliable veteran who would be a strong fit in Mike Macdonald's zone defense, and Seattle reportedly had him in for a visit last week.

🔒 Extend RT Luke Goedeke

Tampa Bay has built one of the best rosters in football. Keeping that group intact should be the priority, above all else, and the next step in that regard is an extension for Goedeke. The sooner the better, as the former second-round pick will only get more expensive with another strong season.

✍️ Sign DE Matthew Judon

The Titans' edge rushing situation is in rough shape. While Judon is unlikely to solve those issues all on his own at this point in his career, it's certainly worth finding out if a frustrating season in Atlanta was more about a poor fit than it was a decline in ability. Judon made four straight Pro Bowls while tallying 43.5 sacks from 2019-2022.

✍️ Sign DE Za'Darius Smith

The Commanders' pass-rush group still stands out as an area of concern after the draft. You aren't going to find a No. 1 edge at this point in free agency, but there are at least a few names who could raise the floor. Smith might be one, even if he struggled after being traded to the Lions last season.

Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.