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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Myles Garrett #95 and Earl Watford #71 of the Cleveland Browns take the field for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bengals 35-20. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Myles Garrett #95 and Earl Watford #71 of the Cleveland Browns take the field for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bengals 35-20. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns

With what appears to be much brighter days ahead, the Cleveland Browns and their fans are finally optimistic about the future. The team went 7-8-1 last season and made serious progress. John Dorsey has the fourth-most current cap space to play with, so they will be players for the top free agents.

Sheldon Richardson, DT

The Browns could use an improvement at the defensive tackle position. Larry Ogunjobi can be a rotational piece, but they need an elite tackle inside.

Richardson fits that elite criteria, and the Browns should be all over himwhen he officially hits the open market. While he’s about to be playing for his fourth team in as many seasons, Richardson provides quality push on the interior of the pocket while not sacrificing help against the run.

Ja’Wuan James, OT

The Cleveland Browns had one of the best offensive lines in football last season after being led by guards Kevin Zeitler and Joel Bitonio. With all that muscle inside, the Browns need a boost at tackle.

James is only 26-years old and has played right tackle during his career. He isn’t an All-Pro or a Pro Bowl player, but he’s a consistent and stable option who would help enhance an already satisfactory offensive line.

Cameron Wake, EDGE

The Browns were down towards the bottom league with 37 total team sacks. Of course, Myles Garrett was a large reason why with his 13.5 sacks.

Wake may be 37-years old coming off a relativity down year. But get him into a confident locker room alongside someone like Garrett and he may be able to turn back the clock a bit.

The 10-year veteran is an ideal fit for the team, as he can play defensive end and be an adequate edge-rusher. Last season he had six sacks after back-to-back double-digit totals in 2017 and 2016.

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