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5 teams that did the best in NFL free agency

By Kevin Parvizi

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 13: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 13: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Jack Conklin, Tennessee Titans
Jack Conklin, Tennessee Titans. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns lost a couple of defensive pieces in free agency, with Joe Schobert being the most notable of them. However, the Browns decided to put their focus on making offensive upgrades for a second straight offseason, in the hopes Baker Mayfield finally takes another step.

Mayfield will have no excuses, because the Browns have loaded up. They signed Austin Hooper, making the former Atlanta Falcons tight end the highest-paid player at the position. Hooper is no Travis Kelce, but he’s a great athlete and was a consistent chain-mover for Atlanta. Mayfield is getting one of the league’s best safety valves in Hooper, and the Browns are getting the opportunity to field one of the NFL’s best two-tight end packages.

Their best move, though, was signing Jack Conklin. The former Tennessee Titans right tackle is a massive upgrade up front for both Mayfield and Nick Chubb, with the latter potentially being the real X-Factor in the Browns playoff hopes next season.

Conklin will make only $42 million over three years through the prime of his career as an arguable top 10 tackle in the NFL. Chalk this signing up as a massive win for the Browns.

And in case Mayfield has another awful season, new Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has reunited with the quarterback he helped carry to the NFC Championship Game as offensive coordinator. At $18 million over three years, Case Keenum is an absolute bargain as one of the NFL’s best backups and a fringe starter.

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