One perfect free agency signing for each NFL team

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 25: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) prepares to stiff arm Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on December 25, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 30: Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) rushes in during the football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans on December 30, 2018 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions – Jadeveon Clowney

The Lions finished the season with Romeo Okwara and Kerry Hyder as their starters at defensive end. No disrespect to either guy, but neither player is going to help you change that game when rushing the passer. That’s why the Lions need to address the weakness via free agency.

In a perfect world, Ezekiel Ansah would have been dominant for Detroit this season playing under the franchise tag. Instead, he struggled to get on the field at all for the Lions. It’s all but a certainty that he’ll depart via free agency.

The obvious question with Clowney is whether or not the Texans will slap the franchise tag on him. That’s highly likely. If they don’t, almost every team in the NFL will place a call to his representatives in an attempt to gauge his market.

Detroit could really benefit from a player like Clowney who specializes in disrupting opposing offenses in their own backfield. Matt Patricia is a defensive coach who could really get the most out of his versatility as well. This signing may be a relative long shot, but it’s the dream Lions fans should have.

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