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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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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls out instructions in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls out instructions in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions

Matt Patricia went 6-10 in his first year as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Entering year two, free agency will be an important vehicle to improve the team. With their current cap space they can’t go too crazy, but they can still add practicable pieces.

Trey Flowers, EDGE

Ezekiel Ansah was hurt for the majority of the 2018 season. He will be a free agent this offseason, and a former Patriot could be his replacement.

Flowers played under Patricia for three seasons from 2015-2017. He had 13.5 sacks in 31 games during that stretch. Patricia may want to bring in Flowers because he is familiar with him, and at age 25 he is an upgrade from Ansah.

Bryce Callahan, CB

Darius Slay is the number-one cornerback on the team’s defense. However, finding a number-two is necessary. Corners are very limited in this free agent class, but Callahan is a legitimate player at the position.

Callahan was a part of Chicago’s top-flight defense, and a member of one of the best secondaries in the NFL in 2018. He had a big contract-year with two interceptions and two sacks in 13 games.

Patricia would have a versatile, slot corner with Callahan, which is becoming an ever-so important position.

Adam Humphries, WR

Kenny Golladay had a breakout season in 2018, as he led the team in receiving. Marvin Jones is still a threat, although he was injured last season. With two outside receivers in Golladay and Jones, the team needs to replace the underneath, inside receiver that they traded away when they sent Golden Tate to Philadelphia.

Humphries had the best season of his career last year with 76 catches, 816 yards and five touchdowns. However, with a market value of $10.4 million a year the team will have to determine if he is worth it.

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