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NFL free agency: Winners and losers

By Matt Verderame

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) after the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) after the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) runs the ball during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bengals beat the Bills 34 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) runs the ball during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bengals beat the Bills 34 to 21. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

WINNER: Detroit Lions

Detroit already lost Calvin Johnson to retirement this offseason, so the front office has to make some moves to become relevant again. The Lions got busy in free agency, retaining defensive lineman Tyrann Walker before signing wide receiver Marvin Jones to a five-year, $40 million contract with $20 million guaranteed.

Jones has been a productive No. 2 option with the Cincinnati Bengals, and should fit into that role in Detroit behind Golden Tate. the Lions should also be lauded for not making big mistakes in free agency, something this tam has done in the past. Detroit is biding its time and letting the market develop, all while bringing in quality players.

LOSER: Cleveland Browns

What is going on in Cleveland? The Browns are the most dysfunctional team in the NFL, and they continue to prove it in the early part of free agency. Cleveland had a nice amount of talent hitting the open market in center Alex Mack, right tackle Mitchell Schwartz, wide receiver Travis Benjamin, special teams ace Jonathan Bademosi and safety Tashaun Gipson.

With $43.9 million in cap space, many believed Cleveland would retain some if not all of those players. Instead, the Browns have been widely panned for being difficult to deal with, and Cleveland watched all of that talent exit. The Browns are now left with the worst roster in the NFL, lacking a true playmaker at any position sans Joe Haden.

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