5 NFL teams in dire need of reinforcements before trade deadline 2022 ft. Packers, Buccaneers, and more

Green Bay Packers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QBs Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers

#3 - New York Giants

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones
New York Giants QB Daniel Jones

The New York Giants are in a slightly different situation than some of the teams looking to make moves at the NFL trade deadline. They have far exceeded expectations during the 2022 NFL season so far, getting off to an impressive 6-1 start.

They may not have been considered playoff contenders prior to the start of the season, but they surely are now.

The Giants have played themselves into a position where they should really go for it and try to build the best team possible for a potential playoff run later in the year.

While Saquon Barkley leads the league in rushing yards, their passing offense is a major problem. They have averaged the second-fewest passing yards per game so far, and could benefit from adding wide receivers for Daniel Jones.


#4 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2020 offseason. He and the team's front office added valuable offensive weapons, such as Leonard Fournette, to a group that already included superstars such as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

While his supporting cast remains strong in the 2022 NFL season, his offensive line is not at all what it used to be.

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The Buccaneers featured one of the best offensive lines in the NFL during Brady's first two seasons with the team. During the 2022 offseason, Ali Marpet retired, Alex Cappa left during free agency, and Ryan Jensen suffered a knee injury.

They have struggled to protect Tom Brady because of this, contributing to their 3-4 record. They should use the trade deadline to upgarde their blocking.


#5 - Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have alternated wins and losses in the first half of the 2022 NFL season so far, resulting in a 4-3 record through seven games. They are interesting playoff contenders because their strengths are extremely strong, but their weaknesses are glaring.

The Ravens currently rank in the top 10 in rushing yards per game and rushing yards allowed per game. They rank in the bottom 10 passing yards per game and passing yards allowed per game. They should consider adding wide receivers and defensive backs to make themselves a more complete team.

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