As the NFL trade deadline approaches, teams are assessing their rosters and identifying weaknesses that need to be addressed for both immediate performance and future planning.

The Denver Broncos are showing signs of improvement with a 4-3 record, yet they must focus on bolstering their edge rusher, center, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys, currently at 3-3, are dealing with injuries and a challenging schedule, necessitating improvements in left tackle, defensive end, nose tackle, cornerback, and safety.

In stark contrast, the Carolina Panthers are struggling at the bottom of the standings, facing significant issues at quarterback, tight end, edge rusher, safety, and defensive tackle.

The Cleveland Browns are grappling with injuries, particularly to quarterback Deshaun Watson, which has intensified their need for a quarterback, wide receiver, left tackle, linebacker, and interior defender.

The Detroit Lions, leading the NFC North after a thrilling win, still need to strengthen their edge rusher, cornerback, offensive line depth, and wide receiver depth.

The Falcons have been advised to consider trading for Melvin Ingram to enhance their pass rush, addressing key weaknesses in center, edge rusher, linebacker, defensive tackle, and tight end.

This analysis of team weaknesses and potential trades will continue throughout the regular season, with updates provided every Monday.

The Buffalo Bills, despite recent success, have identified weaknesses in edge rusher, right tackle, safety, and cornerback, although no immediate trades are suggested following their recent acquisition.

The Green Bay Packers managed a narrow victory against the Texans but need to address weaknesses in center, second cornerback, defensive tackle, linebacker, and edge rusher.

The Atlanta Falcons recently lost to the Minnesota Vikings, ending their three-game win streak, with Kirk Cousins' turnovers significantly impacting the outcome.

Despite a win against the Cleveland Browns, the Bengals have persistent weaknesses in cornerback, interior defensive line, edge rusher, linebacker, and interior offensive line.