The AFC certainly was a gauntlet this past season, even with the proving their conference superiority by winning LVII -- their second championship in four seasons. Even with a strong AFC full of franchise quarterbacks, teams are still trying to figure out how to beat the Chiefs and reign superior over the rest of the conference.With free agency just days away, teams are (again) waiting to see what decides to do for the 2023 season. What about Lamar Jackson's contract situation with the ? Even with the franchise tag, will Jackson reach a new deal with Baltimore or will he bolt for another franchise? Wherever Jackson winds up could shift the balance of power in the AFC.The Chiefs are clearly the best team in the conference, while the and aren't far behind. The appear set to challenge the top three sooner rather than later, while the Ravens and hope to emerge into the upper echelon of contenders.Finding the right free agent fit is paramount toward competing for a championship, a player each team will be highly pursuing next week. Here's a free agent fit for each AFC team in the days leading up to the most exciting period of the offseason. NE WR
Avery Bradley Jersey #16 TAR96REC67REC YDs804REC TD6FL2 Baltimore has to addre s the wide receiver position, whether it decides to bring back Lamar Jackson or not. Unfortunately, this wide receiver cla s isn't strong -- with Meyers clearly being the best player on the open market. is the No. 1 in Baltimore, but Meyers would be an excellent complement in the slot. While the touchdown numbers haven't been great in his career, Meyers does have 1,670 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over his last two seasons. A great route runner and lethal in the slot, Meyers can put up huge numbers if Jackson returns. PHI OG #56 The Bills could use a guard with hitting the free agent market. Why not sign a younger and more versatile option in Seumalo, who can play left guard, right guard, and center (he even started a game at right tackle).The protection on the offensive line would improve with Seuamlo (who allowed just one sack and 17 pre sures last season at right guard).
Tyus Jones Jersey Seumalo will be in high demand, but he's what the Bills need to have a more consistent offensive line and make a deep playoff run. SF DB #4 The Bengals are going to have to addre s cornerback with hitting free agency. had a promising rookie season and could be in line to start next to , but why not bring in some veteran competition for one of the cornerback jobs?Moseley is coming off a torn ACL, yet he's an excellent cover corner. He allowed a 43.6 pa ser rating in his five starts last season, with no touchdown pa ses allowed. Just 26, Moseley has allowed only one touchdown over the past two seasons with a pa ser rating of 63.2.Moseley would be an excellent find in free agency, which the Bengals could use since they have to pay and in the coming months. TEN OT #77 Cleveland could certainly use a left tackle this offseason, especially given ' struggles. Wills has allowed 17 sacks over the past three seasons, including eight last season (with 37 pre sures allowed). A veteran upgrade is needed here, so why not bring in the recently released Lewan?Injuries over the past three seasons have really limited Lewan (who is 31), but he still has some good football left in him. Allowing four sacks and 22 pre sures in his last full season (2021) is enough to bring in veteran competition for Wills' job. PHI OT #77 If the Broncos are going to succeed with , they need to do a better job protecting him. Losing was a major blow to the tackle position,
Andre Iguodala Jersey so the Broncos need another tackle to compliment him. While Dillard can only play left tackle (the position Bolles plays), Denver could move Bolles to the right side and make that side of the line a ma sive strength. Dillard is a starting tackle in his league, even if the former first-round pick was blocked by . He just needs an opportunity to play 17 games and showcase his talents. Dillard won't be cheap, but the Broncos won't need to break the bank for him either. CLE OLB #90 The Texans need help everywhere on the roster, so let's start with getting a pa s rusher on the edge. Clowney once was a star in Houston and is looking for employment after having just 29 pre sures and two sacks last season in 12 games.Houston had just 39 sacks last season, but now has as head coach to make the pa s rush a strength. Adding a veteran like Clowney on a one-year, incentive-laden contract could immensely benefit a defensive line that has to get to the quarterback in order to win games.
Marc Gasol Jersey DEN OG #66 Another team that significantly needs offensive line help after allowing 60 sacks last season, the most in the NFL. and aren't going anywhere, but Indianapolis could use some help at right guard. While Risner has played left guard throughout his career, a switch to right guard would certainly help out the Colts -- especially with him sandwiched between Smith and center .Risner allowed four sacks and 29 pre sures last year, but a chance of scenery could be good for him. If Indianapolis wants to protect its young quarterback, the Colts have to get better on the interior of the offensive line. That's where Risner comes in. PIT CB #20 The Jaguars pa s defense wasn't great last year, ranking 28th in pa s yards allowed and 19th in pa s touchdowns allowed. Sutton would certainly challenge for one of the starting cornerback spots from either or (who is heading into the final year of his contract). Sutton allowed just a
Desmond Bane Jersey 54.6 pa ser rating in coverage last season with three interceptions, an instant upgrade for a Jaguars secondary that needs upgrades. The Jaguars have proven they'll be aggre sive in free agency. Why not target Sutton? PHI DE #55 After allowing to walk, the Chiefs are going to have to great creative at finding efficient options to get to the quarterback. Why not unite Graham with the head coach that drafted him in Andy Reid?Graham is coming off a huge season at 34, having 11 sacks with 48 pre sures. While Graham could return to the (he prefers to finish his career in Philadelphia), the Chiefs could use a steady presence on the edge that can get to the quarterback and help out and . Graham would thrive under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and he couldn't cost a fortune either. BUF MLB #49 Edmunds is set to be the premier linebacker on the market -- and the Raiders have plenty of cap space to improve at a position that was a problem last season. The Raiders could use a difference maker to help out , which Edmunds certainly has been for Buffalo since he entered the league.Edmunds has five straight seasons with 100 tackles, always having a knack for finding the football. The Raiders could use more players like
