As the 2024 NFL season progresses, teams face various challenges and opportunities to strengthen their rosters and achieve success. The Green Bay Packers saw significant contributions from Cooper, an off-ball linebacker who amassed 77 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints are focusing on addressing their numerous defensive needs.
In the secondary, standout performances emerged as Lassiter, a cornerback for the Houston Texans, allowed the lowest completion percentage among his peers with at least 300 coverage snaps. This impressive feat placed him just ahead of his All-Pro teammate, Derek Stingley Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers, on the other hand, could reevaluate their options regarding Fautanu, who remains a question mark following a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
Despite injuries, Mims played a vital role in pass-blocking situations throughout the season. On the offensive front, Pearsall's athleticism shone brightly with a remarkable 4.4-second 40-yard dash performance at the combine, coupled with his excellent hands and ability to get open. Defensive efforts were led by Fiske, who recorded a team-high 8.5 sacks and generated the second-most pressures for his team.
Marvin Harrison Jr. displayed his potential with the Arizona Cardinals by securing 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. On the defensive side, Robinson made waves by leading all rookies in pressure rate at 12.3%, finishing the season with six sacks. Latu contributed four sacks for the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, while Elliss added another four sacks to the Colts' tally.
The San Francisco 49ers recognize a pressing need to bolster their offensive line, particularly focusing on strengthening the middle. The Las Vegas Raiders also face a pivotal decision as they look to replace Davante Adams with another prolific pass-catcher to complement Jakobi Meyers, who reached a milestone with his first 1,000-yard receiving season.
Among rookies, Jonah tied for the third-most sacks at five and held second place in sack percentage with a rate of 2.2%, considering a minimum of 100 rushes. The Detroit Lions achieved new heights in 2024 with an impressive 15-win season but grappled with setbacks due to injuries, having placed a league-high of 16 defensive players on the injured reserve list at one point.
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