Make or break: 15 NFL players (hey, Tua Tagovailoa) who really need a big 2024 season

At long last, NFL players have to put their money where their mouth is. After listening to the entire offseason news cycle about how guys are “in the best shape of their lives” or how “they’ve turned a corner with their focus and their playbook,” this opening NFL weekend will finally put to rest any undue narratives about players who still have to earn their keep in the league.

That’s right. As we preview the 2024 NFL season, it’s make-or-break time for so many established veterans.

The players on the list below are all make-or-break for their own unique reasons. Some are already proven difference-makers who sometimes leave too much to be desired. Some are younger pieces chomping at the bit to make the leap and become household names in their own right. Others are either trying to rebound from challenging recent seasons or trying to keep on a happy smile in dire circumstances. It’s a delicate balance.

Let’s take a look at some of the prominent NFL vets who really need a massive 2024 season for their respective teams.