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NFL free agency 2017: Top targets for all 32 teams

By Dave Stevenson

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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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the New York Jets at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the New York Jets at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans – Stephen Gilmore

The Houston Texans are going to have to find a way to replace A.J. Bouye, who is as good as gone. Stephen Gilmore is the next best corner available in free agency. Even after a down year, his career suggests last season was more than likely an anomaly. Gilmore has a better track record of success than Bouye as well. He’s a risky signing for sure, but if he gets back to being one of the best corners in the NFL, he’ll be worth it.

Indianapolis Colts – Melvin Ingram

As bad as the Indianapolis Colts offensive line was last season, they desperately need some help putting pressure on quarterbacks. Melvin Ingram is a perfect target for them. The 2017 NFL Draft is a far better place to solve their offensive line woes than the free agent market, which has very few starting tackles. Ingram would make the Colts defense so much better and might help to solve, or at least hide, their secondary issues.

Jacksonville Jaguars – T.J. Lang

The Jacksonville Jaguars are probably going to continue to build through the draft, but on the other hand, they can afford to splurge a bit this offseason. Grabbing T.J. Lang would go a long way to helping their offensive line get better. The Jaguars are a relatively young team. Lang could serve in a mentor role for them while remaining one of the NFL’s most efficient guards.

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