The impact signings of free agency are done. Teams are currently more focused on the 2024 NFL Draft than what remains in free agency. Here are my favorite free agent signings of the AFC.
Baltimore Ravens
Derrick Henry, RB
It’s going to be fun watching Derrick Henry running in the Baltimore Ravens offense. If just feels like a natural fit. He has so much mileage on those legs. Hopefully, he has a good year or two left.
Cincinnati Bengals
Trent Brown, RT
Last year, left tackle Orlando Brown was my favorite signing for the Cincinnati Bengals. This year, right tackle Trent Brown is my favorite signing for the Bengals. It’s going to be a blast watching the two behemoths on either end of the Bengals offensive line.
Cleveland Browns
Jordan Hicks, LB
Last year, Dalvin Tomlinson was my favorite signing for the Cleveland Browns. This year, my favorite signing for the Browns is another former Minnesota Vikings player. Jordan Hicks. He’s an outstanding leader and he still has something left. He was very good last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Queen, LB
It’s easy to pick Patrick Queen here. His is the only signing by the Pittsburgh Steelers that I liked.
New York Jets
Javon Kinlaw, DT
New York Jets head coach Robert Salah signed a player that he once had a hand in drafting. Javon Kinlaw was one of my favorite defensive tackles for the Vikings. Injuries have plagued his four years in the league. If he can stay on the field, he could make an impact.
Buffalo Bills
Curtis Samuel, WR
The Buffalo Bills signing of Curtis Samuel is one of my favorites in all of free agency. I really like his fit in the Bills offense.
New England Patriots
Jaylinn Hawkins, S
I guess that Jaylinn Hawkins is my favorite signing for the New England Patriots. He’s my favorite simply because he played at Cal.
Miami Dolphins
Neville Gallimore, DT
The Miami Dolphins mostly saw players leave in free agency. Their salary cap situation wasn’t great. They did sign a few players and Neville Gallimore was my favorite. He and Javon Kinlaw were two of my favorite defensive tackles in free agency. I hoped that one of them might end up in Minnesota.
Houston Texans
Danielle Hunter, Edge
Well, this is one is easy. Danielle Hunter has been one of my favorite players since the Vikings selected him in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. His quiet excellence was easy to like. I hoped that he’d never play for another team. That rarely happens in the NFL these days. At least, Hunter is returning to his Houston home.
Indianapolis Colts
Raekwon Davis, DT
The Indianapolis Colts appeared to focus on retaining their own free agents. They did add a few players. Raekwon Davis was another of the defensive tackles that intrigued me for the Vikings.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Arik Armstead, DL
The Jacksonville Jaguars benefitted from the San Francisco 49ers prioritizing edge rushers over interior defenders. Arik Armstead was cut loose and Jaguars swooped in to sign him. He’ll be an asset on and off the field.
Tennessee Titans
Lloyd Cushenberry, C
The Tennessee Titans were very active in free agency. They focused on surrounding young quarterback Will Levis with talent. That starts with the player that touches the ball first. Lloyd Cushenberry is one of the better young centers in the league.
Kansas City Chiefs
Marquise Brown, WR
With Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs can get by with marginal receiving talent. Marquise Brown is much better than that. He has the speed that the Chiefs haven’t had since Tyreek Hill. Brown and Rashee Rice should form a nice receiving duo for Mahomes.
Denver Broncos
None
Other than getting rid of Russell Wilson, I’m not a fan of anything that the Denver Broncos have done this offseason.
Los Angeles Chargers
Gus Edwards, RB
The Los Angeles Chargers had one of the worst salary cap situations in the league. It cost them Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. At least they were able to keep Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack. With Jim Harbaugh as head coach, the Chargers needed a running back. Gus Edwards can take some of the burden off of quarterback Justin Herbert.
Las Vegas Raiders
Christian Wilkins, DT
From the moment the Miami Dolphins realized that they couldn’t afford to keep him, Christian Wilkins was my dream free agent addition for the Vikings. He would’ve fit in so well at the front of Brian Flores’ defense. I was convinced that he’d be playing in Minnesota. I’m sure the Vikings were involved in the bidding for Wilkins. The Raiders were willing to get to a contract that the Vikings weren’t.
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