NFL free agency 2017: Top targets for all 32 teams

Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) celebrates during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Oakland Raiders at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) celebrates during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Oakland Raiders at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) catches a pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) catches a pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos – Martellus Bennett

With a very shallow free agent market, the Denver Broncos should fill their right tackle need in the 2017 NFL Draft. However, they can fix their offense by adding a tight end. This year’s class features some intriguing guys, but none of them have the pedigree of Martellus Bennett. Last season, the Broncos didn’t give their young quarterbacks a quality tight end to throw to and it showed. Bennett is very productive and would thrive in a Gary Kubiak offense.

Detroit Lions – Brandon Williams

The last time Haloti Ngata and Brandon Williams joined forces, the Baltimore Ravens had a great defensive line. Detroit should reunite the duo, as their defensive line depth is below average at best. While Williams isn’t a pass rusher, he’s remarkably efficient at stopping the run. He’d take a lot of the pressure off of Ngata and open things up for the rest of their defense. Of course, they have to add some pass rushers as well. But those pass rushers will be very grateful if they sign Williams.

Green Bay Packers – Nick Perry

Green Bay’s defense needs to better next season for them to be Super Bowl contenders. It’s hard to see them being better if they lose their top pass rusher in Nick Perry. Losing Julius Peppers is one thing, he’s old and eventually age will catch up to him. However, losing Perry would be devastating. It would leave the Packers with arguably the thinnest group of pass rushers in the NFL. They need to add someone to replace Peppers, but it’s hard to see them finding someone to replace Perry.