Five most impactful NFC East offseason additions

The four teams in the NFC East weren't huge spenders in free agency this offseason. None of them tried to go out and buy themselves a run at a Super Bowl championship. None of them went wild to completely overhaul the roster and look of their team.Each of them, though, made some incredibly important additions, either through trades, hirings, signings or the draft. They added some pieces that have the potential to improve their teams and maybe even change the shape of the division race.Now that the offseason is over and training camp is about a month away, here's a look at the five biggest and most impactful offseason additions to what was the best division in the NFL last year:1.  TE Once the Giants committed to giving $160 million to quarterback they knew they had to start surrounding him with at least some adequate weapons. And while they weren't able to find him a true No. 1 receiver, they may have found him a No. 1 tight end.The key is whether they traded for the banged-up Waller of the past two seasons, or the dynamic Waller who averaged 99 catches for 1,171 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in 2019-20. Even though he'll be 31 in Eric Fisher Jersey  September, the Giants think they got the dynamic version of the 6-foot-6, 245-pounder  so much so, in fact, that there are early signs they're building their pa sing attack around him.If they do, and he's as good as they think, the Giants' pa sing attack could actually be mildly dangerous. Add in a healthy and their offense could actually be good. Considering they won nine games last season with a struggling offense and poor pa sing attack, that could change a lot in the NFC East.That's why Waller is the biggest addition to the division this offseason  as long he stays healthy and turns the clock back a couple of years.2.  WR  The Cowboys' pa sing attack was a one-man show last season. had nearly twice as many catches (107), yards (1,359) and touchdowns (9) as any other receiver or tight end. There was no one to take the pre sure off him, which made the Cowboys' offense somewhat predictable. And it surely impacted the fact that QB threw 15 interceptions in 12 games.That George Odum Jersey  all should change with the addition of the well-traveled Cooks, who is on the edge of 30 and coming off a down season (57-699-3 in 13 games) but has been one of the most consistently dangerous receivers over the past eight years. In fact, he's topped 1,000 receiving yards six times in that span.He won't have to do that for Dallas, but he could. Most importantly, he will stretch the field and occupy defenders, which should open things up for Lamb, one of the top receivers in the NFL. Add in Michael Gallup, now a full year removed from ACL surgery, and they could have a pretty dangerous threesome.Maybe Cooks, now on his fifth NFL team, isn't quite what he used to be. But he definitely gives the Cowboys' offense something it desperately needs to make them a real threat in the NFC East  if not the entire NFC.3.  OC Eric BieniemyIf the Commanders were going to put their fates in the hands of a fifth-round quarterback in what is surely a win-or-else year for the coach and general manager, it was clear they were going to need someone better than Scott Turner to develop that young QB. And boy were they lucky to land Bieniemy, who was looking for a fresh start outside of Andy Reid's succe sful shadow in Kansas City.The 53-year-old Bieniemy might not have to work with in Washington, but he's got an offense loaded with good receivers and a strong running game. All he has to do is tailor  NFL Indianapolis Colts Jersey his West Coast offense to Howell's skillset and give him just enough to not overwhelm him. If Howell's a bust they're all in trouble anyway. But if Bieniemy can get just enough out of him, they might all win just enough to convince the new owners the coaching staff deserves one more year.Given the circumstances and uncertainty surrounding the franchise's future, the Commanders certainly weren't going to find anyone better than Biemiemy to do it.4. Cowboys CB The Dallas secondary was good already with corners , and . But the addition of Gilmore gives them depth and experience they didn't have before. And while he may be turning 33 in September, he's still on top of his game and has been one of the best cornerbacks in the league the past few years.They certainly could use that in a division where they have to find a way to stop the likes of and in Philly and in Washington. Gilmore can help them do that, especially if he doesn't have to be locked in on the No. 1 receiver every game.It's a bonus, too, that he can mentor Diggs and the other young cornerbacks. Despite a strong pa s rush, the Cowboys' pa sing defense ranked just 14th in the NFL last season. With Gilmore, Jelani Woods Jersey  expect that will change.5.  DT Of all the players the Eagles couldn't re-sign, their biggest lo s figured to be DT . They still had good players on their line, and DT , their 2022 first-round pick, ready to step in as a replacement. But they weren't likely to replace Hargrave's inside push, not to mention his 11 sacks.And then, on draft night, DT Jalen Carter  the Curtis Brooks Jersey  best interior pa s rusher, if not the best player in the entire draft according to some scouts  fell right into their lap.Of all the rookies, Carter  drafted ninth overall after the Eagles traded up one spot to get him  figures to have the biggest impact not only because of his play, but because of the lo s he'll mitigate. He probably won't duplicate Hargrave's 11 sacks, but his presence will keep the Eagles' defense on top. That line was the NFL's best last season.With Carter, there's no reason to think it won't be again. Honorable mention impact additions: Defensive coordinator Sean Desai (Eagles), LB (Giants), WR (Giants), WR (Giants), OL (Commanders), CB (Commanders), TE (Cowboys).Ralph Vacchiano is the NFC East reporter for FOX Sports, covering the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. He spent the previous six years covering the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and before that, 16 years covering the Giants and the NFL for the New York Daily News. Follow him Twitter at.  NFL trending   in this topic Click here Click here Click here